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1. Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
2. Butterfly the chicken breast and season with salt and black pepper.
3. In a small mixing bowl, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
4. Spread the sun-dried tomato mixture over the chicken breast.
5. Grill the chicken for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
6. Once done, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
7. For the Vegetable Rice:
8. Cook the vegetable rice according to the package instructions.
9. Once the rice is cooked, keep it aside to cool for a few minutes.
10. In a pan, sauté the vegetables of your choice like diced onion, bell pepper, carrot, and mushroom.
11. Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir until the vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the rice.
12. Add salt and black pepper to taste, and stir well.
13. Once done, remove the vegetable rice from the pan and serve it alongside the grilled chicken.
14. Enjoy your delicious and healthy grilled chicken breast with sundried tomatoes and basil, served with creamy vegetable rice as a main dish!
To make the Tartine Beetroot Hummus, place the cooked beets, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, crumbled feta cheese, tahini, canned chickpeas, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Pulse until well combined and smooth. Set aside.In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cubed beetroot, cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumberIn a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cubed beetroot, cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumberCrumble the feta cheese over the salad and toss gently to distribute. Serve the mixed green salad with the Tartine Beetroot Hummus on the side. Enjoy your delicious and healthy mixed green salad with beetroot, feta cheese, and Tartine Beetroot Hummus!
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed white beans, diced mini cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped green onions, and finely chopped fresh parsley. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the ground cumin, dried mint, dried oregano, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil until well combined.Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to combine. Add the crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad and give it a final gentle toss.Refrigerate the white bean and feta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.Serve the salad chilled as a side dish or a light lunch.Enjoy your fresh and flavorful White Bean and Feta Salad!