Dr. Seuss' dish is all grown up! We've dropped the ham in favor of mushrooms, and ample leafy greens make this breakfast a nutritional powerhouse – with just 150 calories per serving.

Serves: 4
Hands-on time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 white onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp plus pinch sea salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 cups roughly chopped collard greens
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups roughly chopped spinach
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 5 white mushrooms with stems, sliced
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (NONDAIRY ALTERNATIVE: vegan cream cheese)
  • 1 tbsp milk 1% milk (NONDAIRY ALTERNATIVE: light coconut milk)
  • 2 tsp red chile paste

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil on medium-high. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until tender and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add salt, pepper and collard greens and cook, stirring, until vibrant green, about 3 minutes. Add 2 cloves garlic, cumin, oregano and pepper flakes and stir to combine. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Turn off heat.
  3. Mist a cast iron skillet with cooking spray. With tongs, remove spinach mixture from pot and transfer to skillet, leaving excess liquid in pot. Scatter mushrooms over top. Make 4 wells in spinach mixture and gently crack eggs into wells. Bake until eggs are set, 7 to 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk yogurt, milk, remaining 1 clove garlic and chile paste until combined. Distribute mixture in dollops over top of spinach mixture. If desired, serve with multigrain bread to soak up the egg yolks.

Nutrients per serving (1/4 of Green Egg Skillet Bake): Calories: 150, Total Fat: 9 g, Sat. Fat: 2 g, Carbs: 8 g, Fiber: 3 g, Sugars: 3 g, Protein: 10 g, Sodium: 281 mg, Cholesterol: 212 mg

 

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This effective isolation exercise, done with good technique, fully targets the triceps.

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Instructions

Preparation

Kneel over bench with arm supporting body. Grasp dumbbell. Position upper arm parallel to floor.

Execution

Extend arm until it is straight. Return and repeat. Continue with opposite arm.

Comments

For greater range of motion, upper arm can be positioned with elbow slightly higher than shoulder. Also see Triceps Kickback Errors.

 

Classification

 Utility:Auxiliary

 Mechanics:Isolated

 Force:Push

Muscles

Target

Synergists

  • None

Stabilizers

 

 

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Pillowy homemade gnocchi look so sophisticated; it can be your secret how easy they are to make. For a pretty garnish, top the finished dish with a few curls of shaved Parmesan cheese.

  • Prep time 30 minutes

  • Total time 30 minutes

  • Portion size 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 6 baby golden beets, (about 2 inches/5 cm diameter),peeled, halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups (500 mL) lightly packed chopped beet greens
  • 2/3 cup (150 mL) chopped walnuts, toasted
  • Pinch salt

Ricotta Gnocchi:

  • 1 tub (475 g) extra-smooth light ricotta cheese
  • 1-3/4 cups (425 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt

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Preparation

  1. Ricotta Gnocchi: In bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, flour, eggs, Parmesan cheese and salt to make ragged dough. 
  2. Turn out onto lightly floured surface; divide into quarters. Working with one quarter at a time, with floured hands, roll dough into 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick rope; cut crosswise into 3/4-inch (2 cm) long pieces. Set aside on floured waxed paper–lined baking sheet.
  3. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook gnocchi, in batches, until floating and no longer doughy in centre, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to plate. Set aside; keep warm.
  4. In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook garlic, stirring, until fragrant and light golden, about 1 minute. Stir in beets; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 8 minutes. Stir in beet greens, reserved gnocchi, walnuts and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are wilted and gnocchi are warmed through, about 2 minutes.

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Instructions

Preparation

Grasp dumbbell in one hand to side. Position toes and balls of feet on calf block with arches and heels extending off. Place hand on support for balance.

Execution

Raise heels by extending ankles as high as possible. Lower heels by bending ankles until calves are stretched. Repeat.

Comments

Exercise step that will not overturn can be used as calf block. Keep knees straight throughout exercise or bend knees slightly only during stretch. Quadriceps serve as synergists muscle if knees are bent slightly during stretch. If holding heavy dumbbell becomes too difficult, try single leg calf raise.

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Target

Synergists

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This wonderful late summer side delivers a vibrant and delicious vegetable salad showcasing sweet and juicy tomatoes.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-sized red beets
  • 2 medium-sized golden beets
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil $
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. 2. Trim roots and stems from beets. Pierce beets with a fork, and wrap in foil. Bake at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool; peel beets and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  3. 3. Combine chives and next 6 ingredients (through mustard) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Combine cherry tomatoes and about 5 teaspoons mustard mixture; toss to coat. Divide sliced beets and sliced tomatoes evenly among 6 plates. Drizzle each serving with about 3 teaspoons remaining mustard mixture. Top each serving evenly with cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

David Bonom, Cooking Light 
JUNE 2013

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A delicious, low in fat high on flavor, BBQ alternative.

Blaine Moats

Blaine Moats

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 10 minutes

Marinate: 30 minutes

Grill: 8 minutes

Ingredients 
1 pound fresh or frozen sea scallops
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
4 baby leeks, rinsed well and trimmed
8 medium scallions
1 medium lime, halved

Directions 
1. Thaw scallops, if frozen. Rinse and pat dry. For marinade, combine soy sauce and rice vinegar in a small bowl; set aside.

2. Place scallops, leeks, and scallions in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. Add marinade. Seal bag; turn to coat. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

3. Discard marinade. Place leeks, scallops, scallions, and lime halves (cut sides down) on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill 8 to 10 minutes, turning scallops and vegetables occasionally.

4. To serve, top veggies with scallops. Squeeze limes over the top.

Nutrition facts per serving: 130 calories, 20g protein, 9g carbohydrate, 1g fat (0g saturated), 1g fiber

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Fish tacos often involve deep-frying and heavy sauces. But here, broiled tilapia is topped with a crunchy radish salad and zingy cilantro-lime sauce -- fresher and tastier!

  • PREP: 15 MINS

  • TOTAL TIME: 20 MINS

  • SERVINGS:4

 

INGREDIENTS

 

  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro (roots and thick stems removed)
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 1/2 bunch radishes (about 4 ounces), trimmed, halved, and thinly sliced
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed, for less heat), minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless tilapia fillets (about 4)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 12 corn tortillas (6 inches each)

DIRECTIONS

  1. STEP 1

    Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. In a blender, combine cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons oil, and 2 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper. Blend until pureed. Set salsa aside.

  2. STEP 2

    In a small bowl, mix together remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, remaining tablespoon oil, radishes, scallions, and jalapeno; season with salt and pepper. Set radish salad aside.

  3. STEP 3

    Place tilapia on a rimmed baking sheet; season with coriander, salt, and pepper. Broil until opaque throughout, 4 to 5 minutes; break up into chunks.

  4. STEP 4

    Meanwhile, using tongs, hold tortillas over a gas flame until lightly toasted, about 30 seconds per side (or wrap stacked tortillas in damp paper towels, and microwave on high until warm and soft, about 1 minute). To assemble, fill tortillas with fish and radish salad; top with salsa verde and fold.

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Freekeh, a supergrain that's relatively new to supermarkets, takes about the same time to cook as brown rice.

  • Prep time 20 Minutes
  • Total time 50 Minutes
  • Portion size 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
  • tbsp (30 mL) red wine vinegar
  • tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley
  • tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each sweet paprika, and ground coriander
  • Pinch each salt and pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) freekeh
  • cups (1.5 L) chopped, stemmed Swiss chard
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped, toasted slivered almonds

 

Preparation

In large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, parsley, mint, paprika, coriander, salt and pepper; set aside.

In large pot of boiling salted water, cook freekeh for 40 minutes. Stir in Swiss chard; cook until freekeh is tender and Swiss chard is wilted, about 2 minutes. Drain well in fine-mesh sieve; let cool slightly. Add to dressing; toss to coat.

Stir in avocado and half each of the feta cheese and almonds; sprinkle with remaining feta cheese and almonds.

Tip from The Test Kitchen: To speed up your prep, cook the freekeh the night before and refrigerate it so it's ready to toss with the rest of the ingredients when you get home.

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The crunchy exteriors and tender, greenflecked centres make these cakes a tasty way to get your daily dose of healthful greens. If you have time in the morning, prep, shape and refrigerate the cakes— they'll be ready to fry for a nearly instant dinner when you get home.

  • Prep time 35 minutes
  • Total time 35 Minutes
  • Portion size 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 675 g yellow-fleshed potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • cups (1 L) packed finely chopped kale
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • tbsp (15 mL) grainy or Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
  • tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil

Paprika Lemon Mayo:

  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) light mayonnaise
  • tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) grated lemon zest
  • tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) smoked paprika

 

Preparation

Paprika Lemon Mayo: Stir together mayonnaise, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and paprika; set aside.

Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling water, cook potatoes and garlic, adding kale during last 3 minutes of cooking, until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

Drain and return to pot; cook, shaking pan occasionally, over low heat until dry, about 2 minutes.

Using potato masher, mash gently until almost smooth with a few small chunks remaining. Stir in bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese, egg, green onions, mustard, salt and pepper.

In large nonstick skillet, heat half of the oil over medium heat; using 1/3 cup for each cake, drop half of the potato mixture into pan, pressing to make 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick rounds. Cook, turning once, until crisp and golden, about 6 minutes. Keep finished cakes warm; repeat with remaining oil and potato mixture. Serve cakes with mayo.

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To make an elegant first course for six or a main course for four, accompany this salad with a crisp baguette or a crusty country boule (or ball) and a dry white wine, such as herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc, crisp unoaked Canadian Chardonnay or a French Chablis. 

  • Portion size 4 - 6

Ingredients

  • cups (1 L) chopped belgian endive
  • cups (1 L) mâche or watercress
  • 1 red-skinned apple, quartered, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced sweet onion
  • wheel Camembert cheese, (about 370 g)
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) fine fresh bread crumbs
  • cups (500 mL) vegetable oil, for deep frying, enough for 1/2 inch deep skillet

Vinaigrette:

  • tbsp (30 mL) cider vinegar
  • tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard
  • pinch salt
  • pinch pepper
  • tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
  • tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Vinaigrette: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper; whisk in vegetable and olive oils. In large bowl, combine endive, mâche, apple and onion. Set bowls aside.

Cut cheese into 4 to 6 wedges. Place flour, egg and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Coat each wedge with flour; dip in egg, letting excess drip off. Dip again in flour, then egg. Coat with bread crumbs, pressing to cover completely. 

In skillet, heat 1/2 inch (1 cm) deep vegetable oil over medium-high heat; fry cheese, turning once, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. 

Toss salad with vinaigrette; divide among plates. Top each with cheese wedge.

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