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Grilled Chicken Breast Over Peppered Succotash |
Courtesy of www.Mealtime.orgReciMeals are designed to be complete meals that need only be accompanied by a beverage, and sometimes a side salad or slice of bread. A ReciMeal provides significant amounts of at least three of the five MyPyramid food groups: about 1/2 cup of fruits, 1/2 cup of vegetables, 1 ounce equivalent of grain foods, 2 ounces or the equivalent of lean meat or beans or 1 cup or the equivalent of milk per recipe serving. Easy grilled chicken served over a colorful medley of vegetables and topped with a spark of citrus flavor - this meal is as pretty on the plate as it is good for you. Tip: the canned succotash makes the perfect base for adding all kinds of vegetables. Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breast halves 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1/2 cup diced red onion 1/2 cup chopped red pepper 1 garlic clove, diced 1 can (15 ounces) succotash, drained* 1 can (8 3/4 ounces) sliced carrots, drained 2 cups fresh baby spinach, cut in strips 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley Black pepper, to taste 1 can (15 ounces) citrus fruit, drained Preparation Time: Approximately 20 minutes Cooking Time: Approximately 25 minutes Preparation: Brush chicken breasts with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Season with pepper to taste. Grill chicken on medium-high heat, to an internal temperate of 170°F. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper and garlic; cook and stir for 5 minutes, until onion is translucent and peppers are softened. Add succotash, carrots, spinach and parsley. Cook just until spinach is wilted. Season with pepper, to taste. To serve, portion the succotash-carrot mixture onto four plates. Serve grilled chicken over a bed of vegetables. Top with citrus fruit. Servings: 4 Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 310; Total fat 7g; Saturated fat 1.5g; Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 520mg; Carbohydrate 34g; Fiber 4g; Protein 27g; Vitamin A 170%DV**; Vitamin C 140%DV; Calcium 6%DV; Iron 30%DV Per serving, this dish provides from MyPyramid: About 1 1/4 cups Vegetable Group; 1/2 cup Fruit Group; 4 ounces Meat and Beans Group *Substitute 1 can (8 3/4 ounces) lima beans, drained and 1 can (8 3/4 ounces) corn, drained for succotash. **Daily Value |
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