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Heart-Healthy Entrées

April 29, 2013
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These meat-based main dishes use fresh ingredients and healthy fats to create heart-smart meals that are filling and fast.
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Nutritious Entrées

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor
Lean cuts of meat including beef, pork, chicken, and turkey are an important part of consuming enough protein to maintain a healthy and balanced diet.

First up is our Filet Mignon with Arugula Salad. Arugula, a peppery salad green, makes a tasty bed for pan-seared steak. Asiago garlic bread is a fitting accompaniment. Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 minced garlic clove; brush evenly over 4 (1-inch-thick) French bread slices. Top each bread slice with 1 tablespoon grated Asiago cheese. Broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts and bread is toasted.

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Grilled Flank Steak Soft Tacos with Avocado-Lime Salsa

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Chili and chipotle powders lend earthy, smoky flavors to the grilled beef. For milder flavor, use ancho chile powder in place of the hot chipotle. The spice rub would also work nicely on chicken breasts.

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Roasted Flank Steak with Olive Oil-Herb Rub

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Brushed with a rub of fresh herbs flavored with olive oil and lemon zest, this flank steak is roasted with red wine-laced broth, adding up to lots of flavor with little fuss. Leftovers, if there are any, make great steak sandwiches.

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Slow-Cooker Beef Pot Roast

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Pair this home-style favorite with mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce. Leftover meat makes great hot roast beef sandwiches the next day.

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Individual Salsa Meat Loaves

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Making meat loaf in single-serving portions reduces the cooking time by half and keeps the meat juicy.

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Pork Chops with Mustard Cream Sauce

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Using fat-free half-and-half gives this dish a creamy, rich flavor that fat-free milk can't. Sprinkle the finished dish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

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Grilled Pork with Blackberry-Sage Sauce

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If your blackberries are particularly sweet or tart, adjust the amount of sugar in the sauce accordingly by 1/2 teaspoon or so to find the right balance.

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Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Orange and Red Onion Salsa

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Comfort food is perfect for family night, so dish up a hearty pork dish with a tangy salsa topping. A quick and hearty rice-and-beans side dish complements the roast.

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Warm Spinach Salad with Pork and Pears

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A loaf of whole-grain or sesame seed bread completes the dinner. Blue cheese balances the sweetness of the pears and raisins; choose a premium variety for more intensity.

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Beef and Beer Chili

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Cook a flavorful pot of chili in just 40 minutes for a quick weeknight meal that's sure to warm the soul. You can easily double the recipe and freeze extra for later.

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Sesame Brown Rice Salad with Shredded Chicken and Peanuts

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Cook the brown rice in plenty of water so it won't be sticky. Serve this brown rice chicken salad dish with lime wedges.

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Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

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A three-minute dip into a pungent cilantro-lime marinade is all that's needed to deliver big flavor to chicken breasts. Serve with saffron rice.

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Chicken Scaloppine with Sugar Snap Pea, Asparagus, and Lemon Salad

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Scaloppine are chicken breasts pounded thin; they cook to perfection in four minutes. The crisp salad comes together quickly, too, which makes this a great dinner for a busy night.

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Peanut-Crusted Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

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Pick up a container of fresh pineapple chunks in the produce section of the supermarket; chop into half-inch pieces for the salsa. Serve with steamed broccoli and warm rolls to complete the dinner.

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Chicken, Cashew, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry

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This chicken stir-fry dish balances salty, sweet, tangy, and spicy ingredients. Spoon it alongside a quick rice pilaf.

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Grilled Chicken Thighs with Roasted Grape Tomatoes

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Although the tomato mixture and tangy lemon marinade complement the full-flavored chicken thighs, you can use this same preparation with tuna steaks. Roast the tomatoes while the chicken marinates. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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Chicken Bulgur Salad

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Reminiscent of tabbouleh, this Lebanese-inspired dish is a smart choice if you want to incorporate more fiber into your diet. Bulgur—wheat berries that have been steamed, dried, and ground—is the basis of many salads in the Middle East. Serve this salad with warmed whole wheat pita bread.

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Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Sandwiches

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Tickle your palate with a taste of the tropics. Pineapple has a natural juiciness that gives this sandwich an irresistible taste. The fruit also offers a healthy reason for indulging: It's a high source of vitamin C.

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Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

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Serve a light and fresh turkey burger flavored with pesto and feta cheese. A spicy and creamy tzatziki sauce is great spread on the burgers or served on the side for dipping.

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Chicken-Escarole Soup

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To cut down on time and keep cleanup to a minimum, use kitchen shears to easily chop tomatoes while they're still in the can.

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White Bean and Turkey Chili

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Crowd-pleasing white bean chili calls for canned beans and chicken broth, making prep convenient.

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    1 of 21 Nutritious Entrées
    2 of 21 Grilled Flank Steak Soft Tacos with Avocado-Lime Salsa
    3 of 21 Roasted Flank Steak with Olive Oil-Herb Rub
    4 of 21 Slow-Cooker Beef Pot Roast
    5 of 21 Individual Salsa Meat Loaves
    6 of 21 Pork Chops with Mustard Cream Sauce
    7 of 21 Grilled Pork with Blackberry-Sage Sauce
    8 of 21 Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Orange and Red Onion Salsa
    9 of 21 Warm Spinach Salad with Pork and Pears
    10 of 21 Beef and Beer Chili
    11 of 21 Sesame Brown Rice Salad with Shredded Chicken and Peanuts
    12 of 21 Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
    13 of 21 Chicken Scaloppine with Sugar Snap Pea, Asparagus, and Lemon Salad
    14 of 21 Peanut-Crusted Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
    15 of 21 Chicken, Cashew, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry
    16 of 21 Grilled Chicken Thighs with Roasted Grape Tomatoes
    17 of 21 Chicken Bulgur Salad
    18 of 21 Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Sandwiches
    19 of 21 Mediterranean Turkey Burgers
    20 of 21 Chicken-Escarole Soup
    21 of 21 White Bean and Turkey Chili

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