Careme Recipes

Location: Fred Meyer - Greenwood (100 NW 85th St)

Zesty Grilled Mahi Mahi with Roasted Kabocha Squash and Garlic Green Beans

Bright, zesty grilled mahi mahi paired with caramelized kabocha squash and garlicky green beans. Itโ€™s light yet satisfying, showcases fall produce, and comes together fast for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • Mahi Mahi Wild Caught Fillet 12 oz (about 2 fillets) sale $6.99/lb
  • Kabocha squash 1 lb, seeded and cut into 1-inch wedges (skin on is fine) $1.29/lb
  • Fresh Green Beans - Bag 8 oz, trimmed $2.19/lb
  • Organic Italian Parsley 2 Tbsp finely chopped, plus extra for garnish $1.99 each
  • Organic Garlic 3 cloves, minced (divided) $6.99/lb
  • Lemon 1 (zest and juice) plus wedges for serving
  • Olive oil 3 Tbsp total
  • Crushed red pepper (optional) Pinch
  • Kosher salt & black pepper To taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425ยฐF for the squash. Toss kabocha with 1 Tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast 20โ€“25 minutes, flipping once, until tender and caramelized.
  2. Meanwhile, heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Mix zest and juice of 1 lemon with 1 minced garlic clove, 1 Tbsp olive oil, parsley, pinch of chili flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Pat fish dry, brush with half the lemon-herb mixture; reserve the rest.
  3. Sautรฉ green beans: In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook 30 seconds, add green beans, 2 Tbsp water, salt, and pepper. Cover and steam-sautรฉ 4โ€“5 minutes until crisp-tender; uncover and cook 1โ€“2 minutes more to reduce. Keep warm.
  4. Grill fish 3โ€“4 minutes per side (to 130โ€“135ยฐF for medium). Rest 2 minutes, then spoon remaining lemon-herb sauce over the top.
  5. Plate fish with roasted squash and green beans. Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges.

Health notes: Approx. 450 calories per serving. High protein, moderate healthy fats, low refined carbs; rich in beta-carotene and fiber from squash and green beans.

Drink pairing: Crisp Sauvignon Blanc or Albariรฑo.

Chicken, Apple & Kale Skillet with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Comfort-in-a-pan: juicy seared chicken with sweet-tart Washington apples and tender kale, served over creamy garlic mashed russets. A cozy, 40-minute fall dinner.

Ingredients

  • Hand Trimmed Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast 12 oz (1 large or 2 small breasts), thinly sliced sale $3.99/lb
  • Organic Russet Potatoes 1.25 lb, peeled and cubed $1.69/lb
  • Kroger Fuji Apples โ€“ 3 Pound Bag (use 2 apples) 2 medium, cored and sliced $3.99/bag
  • Organic White Onions 1/2 onion, thinly sliced $1.79 each
  • Organic Kale (16 oz) 4 oz, stemmed and chopped $2.79 each
  • Organic Garlic 3 cloves, minced (divided) $6.99/lb
  • Olive oil 2 Tbsp, divided
  • Butter 2 Tbsp (plus more to taste)
  • Milk (or broth) 1/4โ€“1/3 cup for mashing
  • Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp
  • Apple cider vinegar 1โ€“2 tsp
  • Thyme (fresh or dried) 1 tsp
  • Kosher salt & black pepper To taste

Instructions

  1. Start potatoes: Cover cubed russets with cold salted water. Boil until very tender, 12โ€“15 minutes. Drain, return to pot with 1 Tbsp butter, 1 minced garlic clove, and milk; mash creamy. Season to taste and keep warm.
  2. Chicken: Season sliced chicken with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 3โ€“4 minutes until just cooked. Transfer to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, add 1 Tbsp olive oil, onion, and apples with a pinch of salt. Cook 4โ€“5 minutes until lightly caramelized. Add remaining minced garlic, thyme, and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Return chicken to pan with Dijon and vinegar; toss 30โ€“60 seconds to glaze. Fold in kale and cook 1โ€“2 minutes until just wilted. Finish with 1 Tbsp butter. Adjust salt/pepper and a splash more vinegar if desired.
  5. Serve chicken-apple-kale over the garlic mashed potatoes.

Health notes: Approx. 650 calories per serving. Balanced protein and carbs; good fiber from potatoes and kale; moderate butter/olive oil.

Drink pairing: Dry hard cider or lightly oaked Chardonnay.

Broiled Lamb Kofta with Roasted Butternut Squash and Cucumber-Yogurt

Juicy, herb-spiced lamb kofta broiled to perfection, with warm roasted butternut and a cool cucumber-yogurt sauce. Big flavor, quick execution, and peak-fall produce.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truthยฎ Natural Ground Lamb 12 oz sale $9.49/lb
  • Butternut Squash 1 lb, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes $1.49/lb
  • Organic Cucumber 1/2 large, finely chopped or grated $1.29 each
  • Organic Cilantro 2 Tbsp finely chopped (plus extra for garnish) $1.39 each
  • Organic Garlic 3 cloves, minced (divided) $6.99/lb
  • Plain Greek yogurt 1 cup
  • Lemon 1 (zest and juice) for sauce and kofta
  • Ground cumin, coriander, paprika 1 tsp each for kofta; 1/2 tsp cumin for squash
  • Olive oil 2 Tbsp total
  • Kosher salt & black pepper To taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 450ยฐF. Toss squash with 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp cumin, salt, and pepper. Roast 20โ€“25 minutes, turning once, until tender and browned.
  2. Kofta mix: Combine lamb, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 tsp each cumin/coriander/paprika, 1 tsp lemon zest, 3/4 tsp salt, and pepper. Form 6 small oval logs or patties (about 2 oz each).
  3. Switch oven to Broil (high), place rack in top third. Arrange kofta on a foil-lined, lightly oiled sheet. Broil 3โ€“4 minutes per side until nicely browned and 160ยฐF internal (6โ€“8 minutes total).
  4. Sauce: Mix yogurt, remaining minced garlic, 1โ€“2 Tbsp lemon juice, chopped cucumber, pinch of salt, and pepper. Add a splash of water if you like it looser.
  5. Serve kofta with roasted butternut and dollops of cucumber-yogurt. Garnish with extra cilantro and lemon wedges.

Health notes: Approx. 720 calories per serving. Higher in fat due to lamb and olive oil; nutrient-dense with squash and cucumber; gluten-free without pita.

Drink pairing: Syrah or GSM blend; for beer, try a malty amber ale.

Shopping list
  • Mahi Mahi Wild Caught Fillet 12 oz (about 2 fillets)
  • Kabocha squash 1 lb, seeded and cut into 1-inch wedges (skin on is fine)
  • Fresh Green Beans - Bag 8 oz, trimmed
  • Organic Italian Parsley 2 Tbsp finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • Organic Garlic 3 cloves, minced (divided), 3 cloves, minced (divided), 3 cloves, minced (divided)
  • Lemon 1 (zest and juice) plus wedges for serving, 1 (zest and juice) for sauce and kofta
  • Olive oil 3 Tbsp total, 2 Tbsp, divided, 2 Tbsp total
  • Crushed red pepper (optional) Pinch
  • Kosher salt & black pepper To taste, To taste, To taste
  • Hand Trimmed Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast 12 oz (1 large or 2 small breasts), thinly sliced
  • Organic Russet Potatoes 1.25 lb, peeled and cubed
  • Kroger Fuji Apples โ€“ 3 Pound Bag (use 2 apples) 2 medium, cored and sliced
  • Organic White Onions 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
  • Organic Kale (16 oz) 4 oz, stemmed and chopped
  • Butter 2 Tbsp (plus more to taste)
  • Milk (or broth) 1/4โ€“1/3 cup for mashing
  • Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp
  • Apple cider vinegar 1โ€“2 tsp
  • Thyme (fresh or dried) 1 tsp
  • Simple Truthยฎ Natural Ground Lamb 12 oz
  • Butternut Squash 1 lb, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • Organic Cucumber 1/2 large, finely chopped or grated
  • Organic Cilantro 2 Tbsp finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • Plain Greek yogurt 1 cup
  • Ground cumin, coriander, paprika 1 tsp each for kofta; 1/2 tsp cumin for squash

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