Standout Beauty Nutrient: 32.7 g of protein (recommended daily amounts range from 40-70 grams)
Beauty Benefits: Protein can help repair the skin. Its regulation of blood sugar levels may prevent acne and ward off wrinkles.
Bonus Nutrients: Green beans are high in vitamin C, which is proven to keep skin looking younger.
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Chicken Ingredients
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each)
- 4 dried apricots, chopped
- 2 tablespoon(s) white wine
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
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Green Bean Ingredients
- 1 cup(s) thin green beans
- 3 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon(s) wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon(s) maple syrup
- 1/4 cup(s) slivered almonds
- salt and freshly ground pepper (optional)
Preparation
- For chicken, heat oven to 375F. Place chicken in glass baking dish.
- Saute remaining ingredients together until tender; transfer to blender (or food processor) and puree.
- Spoon over chicken and bake until chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Steam or blanch beans until tender but still firm and bright green.
- Saute shallots in olive oil, vinegar, and maple syrup until translucent.
- Add almonds and brown slightly; toss with beans.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve alongside chicken.
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Recipe developed by Cleveland Clinic Lifestyle 180 program. This is a Go! Food, which meets beautifying nutritional criteria.
