7 Recipes Perfect for Two

Posted on 21. Jun, 2010 by Fitness Guru in Women's Fitness

Looking for a delicious dish fit for a party of two – and only two – to avoid the hassle of leftovers? Whether it’s just you and your sweetheart or you’re looking for a quick dish to serve a friend, smaller-sized meals are your best bet. Here are 7 simple, snappy dishes to cook for a twosome…

Vegetable Lover’s Chicken Soup
Classic comfort food is yours in just slightly more than half an hour. Serve with some crusty whole-grain bread and top with grated Romano or Parmesan cheese.

Serving: 2
Preparation: 35 minutes

Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces chicken tenders, cut into bite-size chunks
1 small zucchini, finely diced
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons orzo, or other tiny pasta, such as farfelline
1-1/2 cups packed baby spinach

Preparation
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

2. Add zucchini, shallot, Italian seasoning and salt and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are slightly softened, 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, wine and orzo (or other tiny pasta); increase heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the pasta is tender, about 8 minutes, or according to package directions. Stir in spinach, the cooked chicken and any accumulated juices from the chicken; cook, stirring, until the chicken is heated through, about 2 minutes.

Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Per serving:
261 calories
8 g fat (1 g sat, 5 g mono)
72 mg cholesterol
12 g carbohydrates
31 g protein
2 g fiber
335 mg sodium
483 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: vitamin A (70% Daily Value), vitamin C (45% DV), folate (22% DV)

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