Beef Tenderloin with Adobo Paste

This is a really great and quick recipe. It can be a little spicy, so watch out for that chili powder!

Beef Tenderloin with Adobo Paste

Makes: 4 servings
Prep time: 8 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes

Ingredients
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (I recommend .5) tablespoon chili powder
16 ounces beef tenderloin, cut into 4 fillets

1. Preheat grill or broiler.

2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, and chili powder. Mix to a smooth paste.

3. Spread 1 teaspoon paste on each side of beef fillets. Broil to desired doneness, about 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition facts per serving: 215 calories, 25g protein, 7g carbohydrate, 10g fat (2g saturated), 0g fiber

Salmon with Blueberry-Mango Salsa

Who would have thought that fruits would make great salsa! Well, they do especially in this recipe. :)

Salmon with Blueberry-Mango Salsa

Makes: 4 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
1/3 cup blueberries
1/3 cup peeled, diced mango
2 tablespoons minced red onion
2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper
2 teaspoons sugar or 2 teaspoons evaporated cane juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
4 4-ounce salmon fillets
Pinch each of sea salt and ground pepper

1. Combine blueberries, mango, onion, pepper, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno, sugar or cane juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Lightly crush with a fork to release the juices. Set aside.

2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper and sear for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until just cooked through.

3. Serve fillets with salsa.

Nutrition facts per serving: 205 calories, 19g protein, 6g carbohydrate, 11g fat (2g saturated), 1g fiber

Chicken Scaloppine with Mushrooms and Tarragon

Really good, though very light, almost like a soup. It would go perfect with rice/pasta. Yummylicious!

Chicken Scaloppine with Mushrooms and Tarragon

Makes: 4 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes

Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons diced shallots
2 cups sliced mixed variety mushrooms (oyster, cremini, portobello, and/or button)
4 tablespoons marsala wine
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1. On a flat surface, pound chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper with a meat mallet until 1/2 inch thick. Cut each pounded breast in half.

2. Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Dust chicken with flour and saute in olive oil until lightly browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove chicken from pan; add shallots and mushrooms. Add wine and cook until almost evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Add tomatoes, tarragon, chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce is reduced by half. Place chicken breasts on plates; spoon sauce over the top.

Nutrition facts per serving: 260 calories, 29g protein, 13g carbohydrate, 8g fat (2g saturated), 2g fiber

Chicken with Black Bean Sauce

Best beans I've (Monica) ever made!

Chicken with Black Bean Sauce

Makes: 4 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients
3 tablespoons diced yellow onions
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 14-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons ground chipotle chili
1 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
4 4-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1. Lightly spray a large saucepan with cooking spray. Saute onions and garlic over medium heat until onions are translucent. Add the beans, chipotle, chicken stock, tomatoes, cilantro, and salt; simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until the beans are slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Puree half the bean mixture in a blender or food processor; place in a bowl with the rest of the beans and mix together.

2. Preheat the broiler.

3. Combine the olive oil and chili powder in a small bowl; mix to form a paste. Rub the paste over the chicken breasts.

4. Broil the chicken 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until no longer pink. Top with the black bean sauce.

Nutrition facts per serving: 330 calories, 37g protein, 29g carbohydrate, 8g fat (3g saturated), 11g fiber