February 21, recipe, OVEN-ROASTED GREEK CHICKEN

February 21, recipe
OVEN-ROASTED GREEK CHICKEN (4 servings)

Ingredients
4 thighs and 4 drumsticks
1 medium egg plant cut in 1 1/2 inch chunks
2 red bell peppers, each cut in 12 strips
8 closve sgarlic
2 Tbsp oil
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp bottled greek seasoning
1/2 tsp each sat and pepper
garnish fresh mint


Directions
heat oven to 450 F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with nonstick foil.

Divide chicken, vegetables and garlic evenly between baking sheets. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with lemon juice, Greek seasoning, salt and pepper. Turn with a rubber spatula to mix and coat. Spread into a single layer.

Roast side by side on middle oven rack, turning chicken and vegetables once, 25 to 30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh, not touching bone, registers 170 F and vegetables are browned at the edges and tender. Remove to serving platter, add mint, if desired, and serve.

calories 427, fiber 3 grams

Recipe, February 5, SMOKED TURKEY & BULGUR SALAD

Recipe
February 5
SMOKED TURKEY & BULGUR SALAD (4 servings)

Ingredients
1 cup uncooked bulgur
2 cups boiling water
1 slice (3/4 in thick) deli smoked turkey (about 12 ounces)
2 medium yellow tomatoes
1 seedless cucumber
1/2 small red onion
1/3 cups chopped parsley

Lemon-Cumin Dressing
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp EVOO
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper

Directions
Put bulgur in a medium bowl. Add boiling water; cover and let soak 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, cut smoked turkey into 3/4 in pieces and coarsely chop tomatoes. Cut cucumber lengthwise in quarters, then into 1/2 inch slices. Finely chop red onion. Gently mix turkey, tomatoes, cucumber, onion and parsley in a large bowl.

Meanwhile, make dressing: Whisk lemon juice, EVOO, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl until blended.

Drain bulgur well; add to turkey mixture. Toss with dressing until evenly coated.


Calories 296, 8 grams fiber