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Posted on Apr 22nd 2011 12:58PM by That's Fit EditorsFiled Under: Diet & Weight Loss
By Megan O. Steintrager
We've put together this collection of easy and healthy dinner recipes that prove that eating what's good for you isn't about deprivation or dieting -- it's about tweaking your favorite dishes to cut back on fat, sodium and cholesterol and add nutrient- and fiber-rich ingredients. See below for healthier takes on old favorites -- and perhaps you'll find a few new favorites too!
Elegant Yet Easy Chicken Dinner
Mustard Tarragon Chicken Cutlets
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Elegant Yet Easy Chicken Dinner
Mustard Tarragon Chicken Cutlets
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts get dressed up with a simple sauce of white wine and Dijon mustard -- the combination adds a tremendous amount of flavor to the dish, without an overload of fat, sodium or cholesterol.
Plain Whole Wheat Couscous or Mint and Cumin Couscous
Plain Whole Wheat Couscous or Mint and Cumin Couscous
The pan sauce from the chicken is wonderful over plain steamed couscous, but if you'd like something a little more elaborate, try Curtis Stone's Mint and Cumin Couscous, which contains antioxidant-rich (and flavorful) mint and orange zest, as well as cashews, which are a good source of healthy fat.
Two Bean Saute
In this recipe, green beans and snow peas are simply cooked in a little olive oil and water -- feel free to use just one of the vegetables if you'd prefer an even simpler side.
Oranges and Chocolate
After you've zested the oranges for the couscous, peel and segment them for dessert. If you'd like, add a couple of squares of dark chocolate (several studies have pointed to the health benefits of dark chocolate).
Two Bean Saute
In this recipe, green beans and snow peas are simply cooked in a little olive oil and water -- feel free to use just one of the vegetables if you'd prefer an even simpler side.
Oranges and Chocolate
After you've zested the oranges for the couscous, peel and segment them for dessert. If you'd like, add a couple of squares of dark chocolate (several studies have pointed to the health benefits of dark chocolate).
