Grilled Lemon-Basil Chicken

Garden-fresh basil is put to good use in this super summer recipe. The chicken turns out moist and tender every time. 

• 8 Servings
• Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup minced fresh basil
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Directions

• In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour 1-1/2 cups into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
• Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or a meat thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Yield: 8 servings.

ZUCCHINI BASIL SOUP

Zucchini Basil Soup 

 

Creamy and delicious, simple and fresh. Add a glop of Greek yogurt blended with PURE unflavored when isolate protein to make this a complete meal.

1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 pounds small zucchini, trimmed and cut crosswise into chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups chicken broth - Swanson Natural Goodness has excellent flavor
1/3 cup loosely packed basil leaves
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cook onion and garlic in olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes, until tender. Add zucchini and 1 teaspoon sea salt and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add broth and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Puree soup with basil in 2 batches in a blender or food processor (use caution when blending hot liquids).

Season soup with salt and pepper. Serve in shallow bowls with Greek yogurt.

Makes four 1 1/4 cup servings
Calories 202,
fat 4g,
carbs 9g,

protein 4g

TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Tomato Basil Soup 

 

When you try this super easy and delicious soup, you'll never be happy with canned tomato soup again! How can six ingredients be so good? A perfect post-op meal when you swirl in PURE Unflavored Whey Protein Isolate that you have dissolved in a little milk or even Greek yogurt. Serve to your family with a small salad or turkey sandwich for a simple weekend supper. Give this one a try - it's a keeper!

1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, diced
1 garlic clove, sliced
One 28-ounce can Italian Plum Tomatoes in puree
1 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Basil (in a tube in the produce section) or 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
4 cups chicken broth - Swanson Natural Goodness is excellent

Melt the butter in a large saucepan, over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic - cook until softened. Place the cooked vegetables and the tomatoes in a blender and blend until smooth.

Pour the creamy tomato mixture back into the pot - stir in the basil and the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Serve with a swirl of about a tablespoon of half & half if desired.

Makes four 1 1/4 cup servings
Calories 201,
fat 6g,
carbs 16g,
protein 7g

TOMATO & BASIL CHEVRE SPREAD

Tomato and Basil Chevre Spread

Prep Time: 15 mins

Rest Time: 2 h 10 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup(s) tomato(es), sun-dried, not oil-packed
• boiling water
• 4 ounce(s) cheese, goat, soft
• 4 ounce(s) cream cheese, reduced-fat, softened
• 1/4 cup(s) basil, fresh, or 2 teaspoons dried
• 3 clove(s) garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper, black ground
• 1 tablespoon milk, fat-free
• miniature toasts

Preparation

1. In a small bowl, cover dried tomatoes with boiling water; let stand for 10 minutes. Drain tomatoes, discarding liquid. Finely snip tomatoes.

2. In a medium bowl, stir together snipped tomatoes, goat cheese, cream cheese, basil, garlic, and pepper. Stir in enough of the milk to make mixture of spreading consistency. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 4 hours. Serve with miniature toasts and/or crackers.

Nutritional Info (Per serving): 

Calories: 66, 

Saturated Fat: 3g, 

Sodium: 125mg, 

Dietary Fiber: 0g, 

Total Fat: 5g, 

Carbs: 2g, 

Sugars: 1g, 

Cholesterol: 14mg, 

Protein: 4g