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  • Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

    Untested recipe: quantities, servings and timings are suggested adaptations of the original meal idea and have not been kitchen-tested. Use the doneness checks below and adjust as needed.

    Servings: 2 | Suggested active prep time: 10 minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • 1/4 cup sliced olives
    • 1/2 cup drained roasted red peppers, sliced
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
    • Optional: salt to taste

    Instructions

    1. Combine chickpeas, olives and peppers in a bowl.
    2. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice and oregano, then toss with the salad.
    3. Taste before adding optional salt. Serve now or refrigerate in a covered container.

    Low-energy prep tip

    Use canned chickpeas, sliced olives and jarred peppers; kitchen shears make the peppers easy to cut.

    Recipe notes

    Use kitchen shears to cut jarred peppers while seated.

    Dietary labels apply only when all packaged ingredients meet those requirements. Check labels and cross-contact guidance for your needs. Salt is optional where listed; follow your own care plan rather than using a recipe to set sodium intake.

    Image is an AI-generated illustration of the dish, not a photograph of a tested recipe.

  • Beef and Broccoli with Sesame Ginger Sauce

    Beef and Broccoli with Sesame Ginger Sauce

    Untested recipe: quantities, servings and timings are suggested adaptations of the original meal idea and have not been kitchen-tested. Use the doneness checks below and adjust as needed.

    Servings: 3 | Suggested prep time: 10 minutes | Estimated cooking time: 15 minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
    • 12 ounces frozen broccoli florets
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil, divided
    • 2 tablespoons gluten-free tamari
    • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/4 cup water

    Instructions

    1. Whisk tamari, ginger, garlic powder and water.
    2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet. Stir-fry beef in batches for 3–5 minutes, until cooked; transfer to a clean plate.
    3. Add remaining oil and broccoli. Add sauce, cover, and cook 5–7 minutes until broccoli is tender, following any package cooking instructions.
    4. Return beef and juices, toss until hot, and check the beef reaches at least 145°F. Allow 3 minutes before serving.

    Low-energy prep tip

    Uses frozen broccoli florets and pre-sliced beef sirloin strips.

    Recipe notes

    Use gluten-free tamari rather than regular soy sauce.

    Dietary labels apply only when all packaged ingredients meet those requirements. Check labels and cross-contact guidance for your needs. Salt is optional where listed; follow your own care plan rather than using a recipe to set sodium intake.

    Image is an AI-generated illustration of the dish, not a photograph of a tested recipe.

  • Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Baked Apples

    Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Baked Apples

    Untested recipe: quantities, servings and timings are suggested adaptations of the original meal idea and have not been kitchen-tested. Use the doneness checks below and adjust as needed.

    Servings: 4 | Suggested prep time: 15 minutes | Estimated cooking time: 180 minutes

    Ingredients

    • 4 medium apples, cored with bottoms left intact
    • 1/4 cup raisins or chopped walnuts
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1/2 cup water

    Instructions

    1. Place apples upright in a slow cooker.
    2. Mix raisins or walnuts with maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg; divide among the apple cavities.
    3. Pour water around the apples. Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours, until tender but still holding their shape.
    4. Lift out carefully and spoon a little cooking liquid over each apple.

    Low-energy prep tip

    Core the apples while seated and let the slow cooker handle the cooking.

    Recipe notes

    Choose apples that fit without stacking. The timing depends on their size and variety.

    Dietary labels apply only when all packaged ingredients meet those requirements. Check labels and cross-contact guidance for your needs. Salt is optional where listed; follow your own care plan rather than using a recipe to set sodium intake.

    Image is an AI-generated illustration of the dish, not a photograph of a tested recipe.