Pop a few of these to feel lively all night long—they supply energizing iron and protein. And capsaicin, the compound that gives chiles their fire, may kick up your metabolism.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (preferably Spanish)
• 10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 2 dried red chiles (plus more for garnish, if desired)
• 2 teaspoons brandy
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Heat oil in a medium sauté pan over high heat. Sauté garlic until browned, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and chiles; sauté until shrimp are cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add brandy and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Transfer to a platter or divide equally among 8 small plates. Sprinkle with parsley, add salt to taste and serve.

Serves 8

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Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons  low-sodium soy sauce
• 4  teaspoons  cornstarch
• 1  tablespoon  hoisin sauce
• 2  to 3 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee)
• 1  (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 2  teaspoons  dark sesame oil, divided
• 1/4  cup  finely chopped green onions
• 2  tablespoons  minced peeled fresh ginger
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  pound  boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 5  cups  (2-inch) cut green beans (about 1 1/4 pounds)
• 1  cup  red bell pepper strips
• 3/4  cup  (2-inch) slices green onion tops
• 2  cups  hot cooked white rice  (or not!)

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Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons  bottled minced garlic, divided
• 1  teaspoon  fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon  extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2  teaspoon  dried oregano
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper
• 1  pound  skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 3  cups  cubed peeled cucumber (about 3 cucumbers)
• 1/2  cup  vertically sliced red onion
• 1/2  cup  (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
• 2  tablespoons  chopped pitted kalamata olives
• 2  ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 pound)
• 1/2  cup  plain fat-free yogurt
• 1/4  cup  grated peeled cucumber
• 1  teaspoon  white wine vinegar
• 1/2  teaspoon  garlic powder
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper

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Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon  olive oil
• 1  teaspoon  balsamic vinegar
• 1/8  teaspoon  salt
• 1/8  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 1  medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into (1/4-inch-thick) slices
• 1  medium yellow squash, cut lengthwise into (1/4-inch-thick) slices
• Cooking spray
• 1  (12-inch) packaged pizza crust (such as Mama Mary’s)
• 2  plum tomatoes, cut into (1/8-inch-thick) slices
• 1/4  cup  (1 ounce) finely grated pecorino Romano cheese
• 2  tablespoons  thinly sliced fresh basil
• 1/2  teaspoon  finely chopped fresh oregano

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