29 Savory Dinners That Prove Citrus Doesn’t Have to Be Sweet

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29 Savory Dinners That Prove Citrus Doesn’t Have to Be Sweet2/29 Triple-Citrus Steaks with Jicama and Mango Test Kitchen Approved Triple-Citrus Steaks with Jicama and Mango Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a recipe I made up several years ago. The citrus steak marinade seems to be one of our family favorites. It’s colorful to bring to the table and it’s easy to make. —Sherry Little, Sherwood, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 412 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 609mg sodium, 29g

carbohydrate (24g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein

carbohydrate (24g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. 3/29 Lemony Shrimp & Snow Pea Pasta 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemony Shrimp & Snow Pea Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pretty pasta is a family favorite —the kids love the light lemony flavor and I love that they devour the fresh veggies. You can use other types of pasta for variety, like bow ties or corkscrews. —Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 279 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 390mg

sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein

sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat. 4/29 Orange Chicken Stir-Fry 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband loves this orange chicken stir-fry, so we have it quite often. I’m delighted with the ingredients as we have six orange trees in our backyard. —Bunny Bronson, Lake Placid, Florida. Here are a few tips for making orange chicken. Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 277 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 653mg sodium,

12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein

12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. 5/29 Lime and Dill Chimichurri Shrimp 2 Reviews Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chimichurri is a very popular condiment in Argentina and Uruguay and is most often used as a dipping sauce or a marinade for meats. My chimichurri shrimp version incorporates dill and lime, which give it a brighter flavor, making it ideal for spring and summer entertaining. —Bonnie Landy, Castro Valley, California Nutrition Facts: 2 kabobs: 316 calories, 22g fat (3g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 371mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars,

2g fiber), 21g protein

2g fiber), 21g protein. 6/29 Duck with Orange Hazelnut Stuffing 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For more than half a century, this elegant entree has graced my family’s holiday table. The zesty stuffing with its nice nutty crunch complements the slices of moist duck, while the hint of orange in the gravy sets it apart. Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 973 calories, 73g fat (20g saturated fat), 207mg cholesterol, 1452mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 5g fiber), 45g protein. 7/29 Citrus Coconut Steamed Cod 6

Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to make this fusion meal on weeknights when I am short on time but want something big in flavor. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 330 calories, 15g fat (10g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 316mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. 8/29 9/29 Spicy Lemon Chicken Kabobs 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Lemon Chicken Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I see Meyer lemons in the store, I know it must be spring. I like using them for these easy chicken kabobs, but regular grilled lemons still add the signature smoky tang. —Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 182 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat. 10/29 Chipotle Carnitas 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Abbey Littlejohn for Taste of Home Total Time 10 hours 28 min Servings 16 servings Go to

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 1/2 starch

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a terrific recipe for your next weeknight dinner. Set out various toppings and garnishes so your family members can customize their own tostadas with the lime-kissed shredded pork. —Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 tostada: 269 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 1/2 starch. 11/29 Orange Pomegranate Salmon 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A colorful, festive

What will no one guess?

salmon dish makes an impressive addition to your holiday table—and it is as delicious as it is beautiful. What will no one guess? How easy it is to cook. I serve this with roasted baby potatoes and asparagus for a showstopping meal that is wonderful for special occasions. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked salmon: 307 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 274mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 fruit. 12/29 Tilapia & Lemon Sauce 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME

It’s easy, quick and unique

Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Serve this lemon tilapia with any tossed salad full of your favorite vegetables and buttered bread. It’s easy, quick and unique. And it’s a big hit with company, too. —Susan Taul, Birmingham, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet with 1/2 cup rice and 4 teaspoons sauce: 334 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 593mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat. 13/29 Pork Kabobs 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Christine

It’s always requested when the grill comes out for the season

Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe was originally for lamb, but I adapted it to pork and adjusted the spices. It’s always requested when the grill comes out for the season. —Bobbie Jo Miller, Fallon, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 190 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 14/29 Pressure-Cooker Spicy Lime Chicken 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tender chicken with light lime flavor is a natural filling for tacos, but my son Austin also loves it spooned over cooked rice and sprinkled with his favorite taco toppings. —Christine Hair, Odessa, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 132 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat. 15/29 Light & Lemony Scampi 17 Reviews Light & Lemony Scampi Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

For those who want to indulge, pass around the Parmesan

Creator: A touch more lemon helped me trim the calories in our favorite shrimp scampi recipe. For those who want to indulge, pass around the Parmesan. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without cheese): 378 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 146mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 16/29 Sweet Chili & Orange Chicken 9 Reviews Sweet Chili & Orange Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My

husband loves this simple sweet chili chicken dish so much he often requests it when he comes home from deployment. The sweet chili sauce adds just the right amount of heat to the bright citrusy sauce. —Jessica Eastman, Bremerton, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup chicken mixture: 309 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1014mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 17/29 Orange Tilapia in Parchment 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Orange Tilapia in Parchment Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sweet

orange juice and spicy cayenne pepper give this no-fuss dish fabulous flavor

orange juice and spicy cayenne pepper give this no-fuss dish fabulous flavor. A bonus? Cleanup is a breeze! —Tiffany Diebold, Nashville, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 packet: 158 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat. 18/29 Lemon Shrimp Orzo 5 Reviews Lemon Shrimp Orzo Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What I love about this lemon shrimp orzo is that it’s so tasty and it can be eaten hot or cold.

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