{"id":6849,"date":"2018-08-22T06:58:29","date_gmt":"2018-08-22T13:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/?p=6849"},"modified":"2021-12-08T10:14:20","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T18:14:20","slug":"healthy-five-ingredient-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/healthy-five-ingredient-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy, Five Ingredient Recipes!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/recipe-headline.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"recipe headline\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6860\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/recipe-headline.jpg\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/recipe-headline.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/recipe-headline-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/recipe-headline-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/recipe-headline-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tLife at home might seem a lot busier for some now that school is back in session. It can be hard to find the time to grocery shop and plan out a good meal. Here are some great meal ideas that only require five ingredients, making them much faster and easier to prepare!\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t5- Ingredient Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers\n<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\n\t\t&nbsp;\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/5-Ingredient-Mexican-Quinoa-Stuffed-Peppers-11-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"5-Ingredient-Mexican-Quinoa-Stuffed-Peppers-11-1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6857\" height=\"750\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/5-Ingredient-Mexican-Quinoa-Stuffed-Peppers-11-1.jpg\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/5-Ingredient-Mexican-Quinoa-Stuffed-Peppers-11-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/5-Ingredient-Mexican-Quinoa-Stuffed-Peppers-11-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t&nbsp;\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/5-ingredient-mexican-quinoa-stuffed-peppers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/5-ingredient-mexican-quinoa-stuffed-peppers\/<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\n\tThis recipe uses fresh ingredients and quinoa, which is a great source of fiber and a great substitute for those wishing to avoid gluten!\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/healthy-five-ingredient-recipes\/#Ingredients\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/healthy-five-ingredient-recipes\/#Directions\" >Directions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/healthy-five-ingredient-recipes\/#Ingredients-2\" >Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/healthy-five-ingredient-recipes\/#Directions-2\" >Directions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/healthy-five-ingredient-recipes\/#i\" >&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/healthy-five-ingredient-recipes\/#Ingredients-3\" >Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/healthy-five-ingredient-recipes\/#Directions-3\" >Directions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/healthy-five-ingredient-recipes\/#Ingredients-4\" >Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/healthy-five-ingredient-recipes\/#Directions-4\" >Directions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"ingredients\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span>\n\t<em>Ingredients:<\/em><br \/>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ingredients\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">\n\t\t\t<em>6 medium bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and cores removed<\/em>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">\n\t\t\t<em>1 package Morningstar Farms Chipotle Black Bean Crumples, cooked according to package instructions<\/em>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">\n\t\t\t<em>3 cups cooked quinoa<\/em>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">\n\t\t\t<em>2 cups (8 ounces) freshly-shredded Pepper Jack cheese<\/em>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">\n\t\t\t<em>1 cup good-quality salsa (I used&nbsp;a salsa verde with corn)<\/em>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">\n\t\t\t<em>optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, extra cheese<\/em>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"directions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Directions\"><\/span>\n\t<em>Directions:<\/em><br \/>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<div class=\"adthrive-ad adthrive-dynamic adthrive-recipe\" data-google-query-id=\"CO2Y-YzggN0CFXcLrQYdCMwFgw\" id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_1_desktop\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_18190176\/AdThrive_Recipe_1\/52e41fac28963d1e058a1030_0__container__\" style=\"border: 0pt none;\">\n\t\t\t<em>Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. &nbsp;Arrange the peppers in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish so that the cavity side is facing up.<\/em>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t<em>In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cooked black bean crumbles, cooked quinoa, <strong>1 1\/2 cups&nbsp;<\/strong>shredded cheese and salsa until combined. &nbsp;Spoon the mixture evenly into the cavities of the six bell peppers. &nbsp;Sprinkle the tops with&nbsp;the remaining&nbsp;<strong>1\/2 cup<\/strong> shredded cheese.<\/em>\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<em>Bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are cooked and soft and the cheese is all melted. &nbsp;Serve immediately, topped with optional toppings if desired.<\/em>\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t&nbsp;\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t&nbsp;\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\tRoast Chicken and Sweet Potatoes\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\n\t\t&nbsp;\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/chicken-sweet-potato.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"chicken sweet potato\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6858\" height=\"465\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/chicken-sweet-potato.jpg\" width=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/chicken-sweet-potato.jpg 465w, https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/chicken-sweet-potato-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/chicken-sweet-potato-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/chicken-sweet-potato-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/250549\/roast-chicken-sweet-potatoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/250549\/roast-chicken-sweet-potatoes\/<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\n\tThis delicious chicken recipe doesn&#39;t need a lot of ingredients but packs in a lot of flavors. Sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, iron, and calcium, and also have <span class=\"ILfuVd yZ8quc\">beta-carotene, which is an antioxidant!<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<article class=\"recipePrintIngredients\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-2\"><\/span>\n\t\t<em>Ingredients<\/em><br \/>\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul class=\"recipePrintIngredientColumn\">\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<em>2 tablespoons whole-grain or Dijon mustard<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<em>2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<em>2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<em>&frac12; teaspoon salt, divided<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<ul class=\"recipePrintIngredientColumn\">\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<em>&frac12; teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<em>1&frac12;-2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<em>2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<em>1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"recipePrintDirections\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Directions-2\"><\/span>\n\t\t<em>Directions<\/em><br \/>\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<em><span class=\"listNumber\">1<\/span> <span>Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450&deg;F. Place a large rimmed baking sheet in the oven to preheat.<\/span><\/em>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<em><span class=\"listNumber\">2<\/span> <span>Combine mustard, thyme, 1 tablespoon oil and &frac14; teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl; spread the mixture evenly on chicken.<\/span><\/em>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<em><span class=\"listNumber\">3<\/span> <span>Toss sweet potatoes and onion in a bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and &frac14; teaspoon each salt and pepper. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and spread the vegetables on it. Place the chicken on top of the vegetables.<\/span><\/em>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<em><span class=\"listNumber\">4<\/span> <span>Return the pan to the oven and roast, stirring the vegetables once halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and beginning to brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into a chicken thigh registers 165&deg;F, 30 to 35 minutes.<\/span><\/em>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"recipePrintDirectionsFootnotes\">\n<li>\n\t\t\t<em>Cut Down on Dishes: A rimmed baking sheet is great for everything from roasting to catching accidental drips and spills. For effortless cleanup and to keep your baking sheets in tip-top shape, line them with a layer of foil before each use.<\/em>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tSalmon and Asparagus in Foil\n<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\n\t\t&nbsp;\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/5-ingredient-dinner-salmon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"5-ingredient-dinner-salmon\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6856\" height=\"577\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/5-ingredient-dinner-salmon.jpg\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/5-ingredient-dinner-salmon.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/5-ingredient-dinner-salmon-259x300.jpg 259w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/em>\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingclassy.com\/salmon-and-asparagus-in-foil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>https:\/\/www.cookingclassy.com\/salmon-and-asparagus-in-foil\/<\/em><\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-cc\">\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;<br \/>\n\t\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-details-container\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-author-container\">\n\t\t\t\tThis simple salmon recipe uses fresh dill an asparagus for a delicious, healthy, and filling meal.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-author-container\">\n\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-author-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<em>Ingredients<\/em>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\"><span class=\"wprm-adjustable\">4<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(6 oz) skinless salmon fillets<\/span><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\"><span class=\"wprm-adjustable\">1<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span> <\/em><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><em>asparagus<\/em><\/span><em>, <\/em><em><em><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">tough ends trimmed<\/span><\/em><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em><em><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\"><span class=\"wprm-adjustable\">2 1\/2<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span><\/em><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<em><em><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\"><span class=\"wprm-adjustable\">2<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span> <\/em><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><em>garlic<\/em><\/span><\/em>, <em>minced<\/em><em><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\"><em>,<\/em><\/span><em><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\"> or chopped fresh thyme, rosemary or parsley<\/span><\/em><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t<em><em>Instructions<\/em><\/em>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em><em>Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut four sheets of aluminum foil about 14-inch long. Divide asparagus into 4 equal portions (about 8 spears per foil packet) and layer in center of each length of foil.<\/em><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em><em>In a small bowl stir together oil with garlic. Drizzle 1 tsp of the oil over <\/em><em>portion<\/em><em> of asparagus then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Rinse salmon and allow excess water to run off, then season bottom of each fillet with salt and pepper. Layer fillets over asparagus.<\/em><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em><em>Drizzle top of each salmon fillet with 1 tsp of the olive oil mixture and season top with salt and pepper to taste. Top each with about 2 sprigs dill and 2 lemon slices (if using fresh thyme or rosemary use about 3\/4 tsp per each if using parsley use 1 1\/2 tsp).<\/em><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em><em>Wrap sides of foil inward over salmon then fold in top and bottom of foil to enclose.<\/em><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em><em>Place foil pouches in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until salmon is cooked through, about 25 &#8211; 30 minutes. Unwrap and serve war<\/em><\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tShrimp and Quinoa Salad\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\n\t\t&nbsp;\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/RU237141.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"RU237141\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6861\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/RU237141.jpg\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/RU237141.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/RU237141-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/RU237141-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/RU237141-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/recipe\/shrimp-and-quinoa-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/recipe\/shrimp-and-quinoa-salad\/<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\n\tThis shrimp and quinoa salad is the perfect, light and refreshing meal that is easy to prepare and convenient when you don&#39;t have a lot of ingredients on hand.\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"recipe__ingredientContainer\">\n<h3 class=\"recipe__ingredientHeading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-3\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<em>Ingredients<\/em><br \/>\n\t\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"recipe__ingredientList\">\n<li class=\"recipe__ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t<em><span class=\"recipe__ingredientAmt\">12<\/span> <span class=\"recipe__ingredientText\">ounces fresh or frozen large shrimp<\/span><\/em>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe__ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t<em><span class=\"recipe__ingredientAmt\">1<\/span> <span class=\"recipe__ingredientText\">cup quinoa<\/span><\/em>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe__ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t<em><span class=\"recipe__ingredientAmt\">2<\/span> <\/em><span class=\"recipe__ingredientText\"><em>cara cara<\/em><\/span><em><span class=\"recipe__ingredientText\"> oranges<\/span><\/em>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe__ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t<em><span class=\"recipe__ingredientAmt\">3<\/span> <span class=\"recipe__ingredientText\">tablespoons white balsamic vinegar <\/span><\/em>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe__ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t<em><span class=\"recipe__ingredientAmt\">1<\/span> <span class=\"recipe__ingredientText\">5 <\/span><\/em><span class=\"recipe__ingredientText\"><em>ounce<\/em><\/span><em><span class=\"recipe__ingredientText\"> package baby spinach or arugula<\/span><\/em>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe__ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe__ingredient\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"recipe__directionsContainer\">\n<h3 class=\"recipe__directionsHeading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Directions-3\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em>Directions<\/em><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"recipe__directionsList\">\n<li class=\"recipe__direction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em>Thaw shrimp if frozen. <a class=\"has-tip\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/recipes\/how-to\/handling-meat\/cook-shrimp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peel and devein shrimp<\/a>, leaving tails intact if desired. Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels. Thread shrimp on four 8-inch skewers.* For a charcoal or gas grill, grill skewers on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, turning once halfway through grilling.**<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe__direction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em>Meanwhile, rinse quinoa; drain. In a medium saucepan bring 2 cups water to boiling. Add quinoa. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat.<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe__direction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em>Finely shred 1 teaspoon peel from 1 orange; set aside. Using a paring knife, cut remaining peel and white pith from oranges; discard. Holding an orange over a very large bowl to catch juices, cut segments from orange (set segments aside). Squeeze juice from membranes into bowl. Repeat with remaining orange. Stir in finely shredded orange peel, balsamic vinegar, 1\/4 teaspoon salt, and 1\/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Add shrimp, quinoa, and spinach; toss gently toss to combine.<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"recipe__direction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em>To serve, divide salad among four shallow bowls or dinner plates. Arrange orange segments evenly on top.<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t&nbsp;\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t5-Ingredient Mediterranean Pasta Salad\n<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\n\t\t&nbsp;\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/WITH_J_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"WITH_J_1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6862\" height=\"749\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/WITH_J_1.jpg\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/WITH_J_1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/WITH_J_1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\thttp:\/\/www.realfoodwholelife.com\/blog\/5-ingredient-mediterranean-pasta-salad-recipe\n\t<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\n\tIf you&#39;re feeling a craving for pasta, this delicious mediterranean dish is simple to prepare, with most ingredients only needing a quick chop.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em>8 oz pasta (gluten-free or whole wheat, any shape)<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em>1 12-oz jar artichoke hearts, drained<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em>1 1.5-oz jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em>1 12-oz jar kalamata olive, drained and roughly chopped<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em>2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em>2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (regular is fine, too)<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em>&frac14; teaspoon kosher salt<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em><strong>Optional Add-Ins <\/strong><\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em>Chopped flat leaf parsley, thinly sliced red onion, chopped cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber, baby spinach, baby arugula, cooked crumbled sausage, shredded rotisserie or roasted chicken, one can of drained and rinsed chickpeas, one can of drained tuna,&nbsp;crumbled feta cheese.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em>1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then cook the pasta according to package directions, being careful not to overcook. When the pasta is just tender, but not mushy, drain and set aside.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em>2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em>3. Add the warm, drained pasta to the bowl, stirring to combine. Add any optional add-ins at this time as well. Pour over the olive oil and vinegar, and sprinkle with salt. Taste and add additional salt or vinegar to taste.&nbsp;<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em>4. Serve warm or at room temperature.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<em>Serves 4-8.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tSuper Fast Mexican Soup\n<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\n\t\t&nbsp;\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/exps53791_TH153341B11_12_4b-696x696.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"exps53791_TH153341B11_12_4b-696x696\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6859\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/exps53791_TH153341B11_12_4b-696x696.jpg\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/exps53791_TH153341B11_12_4b-696x696.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/exps53791_TH153341B11_12_4b-696x696-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/exps53791_TH153341B11_12_4b-696x696-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/exps53791_TH153341B11_12_4b-696x696-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/super-fast-mexican-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/super-fast-mexican-soup\/<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\n\tIf you&#39;re short on time, this soup recipe is a convenient way to get a lot of flavor without a lot of work.\n<\/p>\n<section class=\"recipe-ingredients\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-4\"><\/span>\n\t\t<em>Ingredients<\/em><br \/>\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"recipe-ingredients__list-print\">\n<li>\n\t\t\t<em>2 teaspoons olive oil<\/em>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<em>1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3\/4-inch pieces<\/em>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<em>1 tablespoon reduced-sodium taco seasoning<\/em>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<em>1 cup frozen corn<\/em>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<em>1 cup salsa<\/em>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<em>1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken <\/em><em>broth<\/em>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"recipe-directions\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Directions-4\"><\/span>\n\t\t<em>Directions<\/em><br \/>\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"recipe-directions__list\">\n<li>\n\t\t\t<em><strong>1.<\/strong> <span>In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir in taco seasoning.<\/span><\/em>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t<em><strong>2.<\/strong> <span> Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Skim fat before serving.<\/span><\/em>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t\t&nbsp;\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\tFor more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/\">Weight Loss Surgery<\/a>, please call <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/contactus\/\">BeLiteWeight<\/a> today!\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t&nbsp;\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t&nbsp;\n\t<\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Life at home might seem a lot busier for some now that school is back in session. It can be hard to find the time to grocery shop and plan out a good meal. 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