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Mandarin, Greens, and Protein Bowl
15 min prep time
1serving
Recipe by
Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN
Source
Adapted from The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook
Photo by
Adobe Stock
How to Make Mandarin, Greens, and Protein Bowl
Here’s a fresh and lovely entrée salad for one—perfect for a work-form-home lunch or a busy weeknight dinner. The zingy, citrusy dressing is made by blending together cider vinegar and sesame oil with grated ginger and whole oranges. You'll drizzle that onto a bed of salad greens (whatever you have) and a lean protein of choice (leftover chicken or shrimp or canned tuna work well, or use tofu or beans for a plant-based meal). You can additional vegetables and toppings if you want—try grape tomatoes, avocado, or shredded carrot. For crunch, top with peanuts or another roasted nut.
15 min prep time
1serving
1 bowl
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Place half the orange pieces into a blender with the ginger, vinegar, and oil (set the other orange pieces aside for later). Cover and purée.
- Arrange the spinach, protein, and reserved orange pieces in a bowl. Drizzle with the orange-sesame dressing. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve.
Nutrition facts
1 Serving
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Serving Size
1 bowl
- Amount per serving Calories 390
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
19g
24%
- Saturated Fat 2.7g 14%
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 160mg 53%
- Sodium 310mg 13%
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Total Carbohydrate
31g
11%
- Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
- Total Sugars 20g
- Added Sugars 0g
- Protein 29g 58%
- Potassium 1120mg 24%
- Phosphorous 345mg
Ingredients
mandarin oranges (fresh or canned)
2 whole or 1 small can
grated fresh ginger
1 tsp (or 1/4 tsp ground ginger)
Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tbsp
toasted sesame oil
2 tsp
baby spinach or other salad greens
2 cup
cooked protein of choice (such as chicken, shrimp, or canned tuna)
3 oz (about 1/2 cup)
roasted, salted peanuts
2 tbsp
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