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The THRIVE! Cookbook: Healthy Recipes

Enjoy These Healthy
THRIVE! Recipes

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Fire Up the Grill and 
Your Tastebuds 
on July 4th! 

Whether you’re a grill pro or not, these simple but savory recipes will thrill your family on July 4th! They focus on leaner cuts of meat and poultry: pork tenderloin and
chicken breast.
 
For tips on safe grilling, go here.


Grilled Chicken
This recipe is from Jennifer Segal’s “Once Upon a Chef” website: https://www.onceuponachef.com
Serves 4
 
INGREDIENTS
1¾ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1¼ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1½ teaspoons lemon zest, from one lemon
 
DIRECTIONS
One at a time, place the chicken breasts in a 1-gallon zip-lock bag; using a meat mallet, pound to an even ½-inch thickness.
 
Mix all of the ingredients except for the chicken together in a 1-gallon zip-lock bag (go ahead and use the same one you used for pounding if it is still in good shape). ​
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Add the chicken breasts to the bag and massage the marinade into the meat until evenly coated. Seal the bag and place in a bowl in the refrigerator (the bowl protects against leakage); let the chicken marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
 
Preheat the grill to high heat and oil the grates. Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Do not overcook. Transfer the chicken to a platter and serve.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin
With Peach Glaze

Serves 6
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INGREDIENTS 
2 pork tenderloins, ¾ lb. each
½ cup peach or apricot preserves
1 ½ Tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- AND-
1 ½ teaspoons vinegar -OR-
2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard (omit soy sauce and vinegar)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon oregano​
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Ingredients, continued
2 cloves of garlic, minced
½ teaspoon onion powder
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DIRECTIONS
In a shallow glass dish or resealable freezer plastic bag (gallon size), mix the marinade ingredients. (You can substitute 2 Tablespoons mustard for the soy sauce and vinegar.) Add pork; turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate, turning pork occasionally, for at least 1 hour up to 6 hours.
 
Oil the grates of the grill and heat to medium.  Remove pork from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and place the pork on the grill. Cover grill; cook 20 to 25 minutes, brushing occasionally with marinade and turning once, until pork has slight blush of pink in center and a meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F.
 
In a 1-quart saucepan, heat remaining marinade to boiling. (You can add a little water to extend it; or simply add more preserves and the other marinade ingredients.) Boil and stir for 1 minute. Cut pork into slices; spoon the marinade over the pork and serve with a side of rice and a fresh green salad!

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VIVACIOUS VEGETABLES
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Simply click on the recipes listed below!
-Baked Acorn Squash-
-Balsamic-Glazed Red Onions-
-Eggplant Parmesan-
-Greek Green Beans-
-Layered Bean Dip-
-Lentil Soup-
-Mexican Street Corn-
-Okra-
-Roasted Beets-
-Roasted Butternut Squash Soup-
-Roasted Red Pepper Sauce-
-Sweet Potato Hash-
-Tomato, Corn & Bean Salad-
-Zucchini & Yellow Squash Patties-

 JOYFUL FRUIT
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-Apple Oatmeal Cookies-
​-Baked Apples-

-English Trifle-
-Peach Salsa and
Grilled Peaches-

-Watermelon Slushies-
​-Yogurt Parfait-

SAVORY PROTEIN
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-Lemon Chicken-
-Roast Chicken and Stock/Soup-​

​-Veggie Frittata-
-Salmon Patties-

COMFORTING GRAINS & PASTAS
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-Pasta With Butternut Parmesan Sauce-
-Baked Oatmeal With Fruit-
-Tortilla Pizza-
-Pasta Primavera-

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​THRIVE! Southern Lorain County is one of 10 Community Collaboratives powered by United Way of Greater Lorain County that are working to improve the health, education, and financial stability of all residents in our communities.
THRIVE Southern Lorain County
Telephone: 440-987-9182
Email: thriveloraincounty@gmail.com
​Facebook: www.facebook.com/thrivesoloco
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    • Our Partners and Staff
  • Healthy Eating
    • Safe Grilling
    • Growing Nutrition
    • Be Food Safe!
    • Recipes
    • Food Pantries, Community Meals & Food Delivery
  • Get Active
    • WHERE TO WALK
    • Kids' Online Workouts
    • Know Your Local Parks!
    • Adults' & Seniors' Online Workouts
  • Social/Emotional Support
    • The MAD* Factory Improv Comedy Classes
    • Drug Emojis Decoded
    • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
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