Careme Recipes

Location: Whole Foods Jamaica Plain (413 Centre St)

Red Beef Stir-Fry with Peppers and Tomatoes

A simple skillet beef dish built around red bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes for an all-red dinner theme.

Ingredients

  • Beef Stir Fry 12-16 oz $13.99
  • Red Bell Peppers 2 $3.29
  • Organic Red Onion 1 medium $2.69
  • Angel Sweet Cherry Tomatoes, 24 OZ 1 cup $6.99
  • Olive oil 1 tablespoon
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice the red bell peppers and red onion into thin strips.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the beef stir fry and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned.
  4. Add the red onion and bell peppers and cook 4 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook 2 to 3 minutes until they begin to burst.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper, then serve hot.

Cook time: 30 minutes

Estimated cost: $14-17

Health notes: High protein and lower carb; rich in vitamin C from peppers and tomatoes.

Drink pairing: Zinfandel

Sheet-Pan Chicken with Red Onion, Red Pepper, and Tomatoes

A sheet-pan chicken dinner using red onion, red bell pepper, and tomatoes for a monochrome red presentation.

Ingredients

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 1 package $5.49
  • Organic Red Onion 1 large $2.69
  • Organic Red Bell Pepper 2 $3.99
  • Organic Cocktail Tomato 1 pint $6.49
  • Olive oil 2 tablespoons
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F.
  2. Cut the red onion into wedges and slice the red bell peppers.
  3. Place the chicken, onion, peppers, and tomatoes on a sheet pan.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
  5. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  6. Serve with the roasted tomatoes spooned over the chicken.

Cook time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $12-15

Health notes: Balanced, high-protein meal with roasted vegetables.

Drink pairing: Pinot Noir

Red Shrimp Sauté with Peppers, Onion, and Tomatoes

A quick red-themed shrimp sauté with tomatoes, red pepper, and red onion. Fast, simple, and colorful.

Ingredients

  • Extra Large Peeled Deveined White Shrimp 26/30 Count 1 lb $13.99
  • Organic Red Bell Pepper 1-2 $3.99
  • Organic Red Onion 1 medium $2.69
  • Sugar Bomb Tomatoes, 12 OZ 1 cup $5.99
  • Olive oil 1 tablespoon
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice the red onion and red bell pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the red onion and bell pepper and cook 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add the shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side.
  5. Add the tomatoes and cook 2 more minutes until softened.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper and serve immediately.

Cook time: 25 minutes

Estimated cost: $13-16

Health notes: Lean protein with lots of vegetables and light cooking.

Drink pairing: Rosé

Shopping list
  • Beef Stir Fry 12-16 oz
  • Red Bell Peppers 2
  • Organic Red Onion 1 medium, 1 large, 1 medium
  • Angel Sweet Cherry Tomatoes, 24 OZ 1 cup
  • Olive oil 1 tablespoon, 2 tablespoons, 1 tablespoon
  • Salt to taste, to taste, to taste
  • Black pepper to taste, to taste, to taste
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 1 package
  • Organic Red Bell Pepper 2, 1-2
  • Organic Cocktail Tomato 1 pint
  • Extra Large Peeled Deveined White Shrimp 26/30 Count 1 lb
  • Sugar Bomb Tomatoes, 12 OZ 1 cup

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