Lentil Soup

PrintLentil Soup Lentil SoupIngredients¼ cup olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 2 cups dry lentils 8 cups water 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes ½ cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons vinegar … Read more

Greek Chickpea Salad

PrintGreek Chickpea Salad Greek Chickpea SaladIngredientsFor the salad: 1 (15 ounce) can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup diced red onion 15 grape tomatoes, halved (about 1 cup halved grape tomatoes) 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped if desired … Read more

Lemon-Olive Chicken with Orzo

PrintLemon-Olive Chicken with Orzo Lemon-Olive Chicken with OrzoIngredients1 tablespoon olive oil 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 can chicken broth 2/3 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta 1/2 medium lemon, cut into 4 wedges 1/2 cup pitted greek olives, sliced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon pepperDirectionsIn a large nonstick skillet, … Read more

Tangy Olive-Egg Salad

PrintTangy Olive-Egg Salad Tangy Olive-Egg SaladIngredients4 hard-cooked eggs , chopped 15 halved pimento-stuffed green olives 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 3 Tbsp. Miracle Whip Original Spread or MIRACLE WHIP CALORIE-WISE Dressing 12 Triscuit Original CrackersDirectionsMix 3 Tbsp. Miracle Whip or Miracle Whip Calorie-Wise Dressing and 2 tsp. Dijon mustard. Stir in 4 coarsely chopped hard-cooked eggs … Read more

Fried Olives

PrintFried Olives Fried OlivesIngredients2 dozen pitted green olives 2 ounces blue cheese 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup plain, dried breadcrumbs 2 cups vegetable oilDirectionsSoak olives in cold water for 15 minutes to reduce brininess. Drain, and pat dry. Stuff each with blue cheese. Put flour, egg, and breadcrumbs in … Read more