White Turkey Chili with Kale

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tsp olive oil, divided

• 1 lb ground turkey or chicken

• 2 tsp chile powder

• 1 tsp each ground cumin and dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• 1 large yellow onion, chopped

• 2 cups stemmed and chopped kale

• 4 green onions, chopped, light and dark green parts divided

• 1 stalk celery, chopped

• 1 small jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and minced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

• 1 15-oz can unsalted cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed

PREPARATION:

1. In a Dutch oven on medium-high, heat 1/2 tsp oil. Add turkey, chile powder, cumin, oregano and salt and cook, breaking up turkey with a spoon, until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer turkey mixture to a plate and set aside.

2. In same Dutch oven still on medium-high, heat remaining 1½ tsp oil. Add yellow onion, kale, light parts of green onion, celery, jalapeño and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in turkey mixture, broth and beans. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring, until heated through and slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Divide among bowls and sprinkle with dark green parts of green onion.

Chicken & Edamame Stir-Fry Slaw with Sriracha Peanut Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced

• 1 napa cabbage, cored and sliced crosswise into thin ribbons

• 1 large carrot, sliced into thin coins

• 5 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts divided

• 2 tbsp natural unsalted crunchy peanut butter

• 2 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce (tamari for gluten free)

• 2 tsp sriracha

• 1/2 tsp raw honey

• 4 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 cup edamame

• 2 tsp safflower oil

• 2 large cloves garlic, minced

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin pieces (TIP: Cut breast in half lengthwise and then slice crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick pieces.)

• 1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped

PREPARATION:

1. In a large wide bowl, toss together celery, cabbage, carrot and green parts of scallions. Set aside.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha and honey. Add vinegar a little at a time, whisking constantly, into a smooth vinaigrette. Set aside.

3. Set a wok or large deep skillet on high. Add edamame and 1 tbsp water and stir-fry for 2 minutes, until edamame is hot and bright green.

4. Add oil, white parts of scallions, and garlic; sauté for 30 seconds. Add chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes, until cooked through. Add wok ingredients to bowl with cabbage mixture, drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to combine. Sprinkle peanuts over top.

Thai Chicken Tacos

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 5-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

• 2 cloves garlic

• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, divided

• 2 tbsp creamy all-natural unsalted peanut butter

• 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free)

• 1/2 tsp ground ginger

• 1 tbsp red curry paste

• 2 tbsp sugar, divided

• 1 1/2 tbsp coconut flour

• 8 6-inch corn tortillas

• 1 Roma tomato, seeded and chopped

• 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped

• 1/2 cup chopped red onion

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 2 cups shredded red cabbage

PREPARATION:

1. In a 4- to 6-qt slow cooker, place chicken. In a blender, combine broth, garlic, 1 tbsp lime juice, peanut butter, soy sauce, ginger, curry paste and 1 tablespoon sugar; blend until smooth. Pour over top of chicken and stir gently to coat. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, until chicken is tender.

2. Stir and increase heat to high. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken and transfer to a cutting board; set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove ½ cup broth mixture from slow cooker and transfer to a small bowl. Add coconut flour to bowl and stir to form a smooth paste. Return broth-flour mixture to slow cooker and whisk until smooth; cover.

3. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Arrange tortillas in 2 equal stacks and wrap each stack in foil. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until heated through.

4. Using 2 forks, shred chicken and return to slow cooker; stir to coat. Cook for 10 minutes, until heated through.

5. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine tomato, cucumber, onion and mint. Add vinegar, remaining 1 tbsp lime juice and 1 tablespoon sugar; mix thoroughly. To assemble, spoon cabbage, chicken and tomato-cucumber mixture into center of each tortilla, dividing evenly.

Cucumber Kale Wraps with Zesty Peanut Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 large cucumbers

• 1/2 tsp plus pinch sea salt, divided

• 4 large curly kale leaves, washed, patted dry and tough stems removed

• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 2 pinches each ground black pepper and chile powder, divided

• Pinch ground cumin

• 1 orange bell pepper, finely chopped

• 1 1/3 cups shredded purple cabbage

• 1/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes

• 1/4 cup fresh alfalfa sprouts

• 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

• 1 small clove garlic, minced

• 1/2 cup natural unsalted creamy peanut butter

• 1 tbsp reduced-sodium tamari sauce (GF soy sauce)

• 2 tsp fresh lime juice

• 1 1/2 tsp raw honey

• Pinch ground ginger

PREPARATION:

1. Slice ends off cucumbers. Working one at a time, secure cucumber in a spiral slicer and turn the crank to create noodles. Place noodles in a colander over a bowl; sprinkle with ½ tsp salt and let sit for 10 minutes to drain liquid.

2. On a flat surface, lay each kale leaf flat. In a medium bowl, mash chickpeas with a fork and season with pinch each salt, black pepper, chile powder and cumin. Divide chickpea mixture among kale leaves and spread in an even layer to within 1 inch of edges.

3. Over chickpea mixture, layer cucumber noodles, bell pepper, cabbage, tomatoes, sprouts and cilantro.

4. To a mini food processor or blender, add garlic, peanut butter, tamari, lime juice, honey, ground ginger and remaining pinch each black pepper and chile powder. Add 1 tbsp water; process until smooth. Add more water, 1 tbsp at a time, and process until sauce reaches desired consistency.

5. Drizzle 1 tsp peanut sauce over ingredients on each kale leaf. Fold in sides of each kale leaf and roll up like a burrito; secure with a toothpick. Slice each wrap in half and serve with remaining peanut sauce.

Broccoli, Cucumber & Napa Slaw with Coconut Lemongrass Dressing

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 English cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, and seeded, thinly sliced (or julienned)

• 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage

• 2 cups broccoli florets, plus stems (trim and quarter florets; peel and cut stems into matchsticks)

• Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste, optional

DRESSING: 

• 1 tsp coconut oil

• 4 green onions, sliced, whites and greens divided (reserve greens for slaw)

• 1/4 cup finely minced lemongrass

• 1 tbsp minced garlic

• 5 tbsp coconut milk

• 1 tbsp brown rice vinegar

• 1/4 tsp sea salt

• 1/8 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION:

1. Prepare dressing: In a small sauté pan on medium-low, melt oil. Add whites of onion and lemongrass and cook until just softened and fragrant, 1 minute. Add garlic and stir for 1 minute, until fragrant. Let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender. Add remaining dressing ingredients and purée until smooth. Refrigerate while preparing vegetables.

2. Prepare slaw: To a large bowl, add cucumber, cabbage and broccoli. Pour in dressing and toss to combine. Toss in greens of onions and season with additional salt and pepper (if using).