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Mushroom Veggie Burger
Makes 4 Large or 6 Smaller Mushroom Veggie Burgers Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 lb mushrooms, roughly chopped (combination of crimini, shiitake, and Portobello) 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 6 cloves minced garlic 2/3 cup rolled oats 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan 3/4 cup…
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Very VERY Veggie Stew
PER SERVING (about 1 cup): 100 calories, 1g fat, 296mg sodium, 20g carbs, 6g fiber, 7g sugars, 4g protein -- POINTS® value 1* What's that? Time for a Hungry Girl haiku? Okay, then... Chickpeas and eggplant Thick tomato-y goodness Together at last! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fat-free vegetable broth 1 cup canned garbanzo beans…
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strawberries galore... what to do?
I'm buying a flat of AMAZINGLY fresh strawberries, and am looking for some DELISH recipes to use them in. bring on the low-cal shortcake, pies, sweets, jam, ANY kind of strawberry recipe you can throw my way. seriosuly, I will have so many it will be ridiculous. any low-cal strawberry recipe you have, throw it my way! id…
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Greek-Style Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1 medium zucchini, coarsely grated (about 2 cups) 1 small onion, minced (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup bulghur 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 red bell peppers,…
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Quick Pizza Margherita
Serves 1 Use this same method to make any style pizza you like. Simply top with items that suit your taste like pepperoni, diced ham, sliced peppers and onions or crumbled feta cheese. Ingredients 1 round pita bread Extra virgin olive oil* 1 very ripe tomato, sliced 1 ounce fresh goat cheese, cut into rounds* 1 to 2…
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Nummy Frozen Banana Dessert
So I am using a previous post I saw from a fellow MFP member last week on a frozen banana treat to come up with my own. I took one frozen banana and cut it up into slices. I sprinkled them with some splenda and a little bit of cinnamon and added a few almond slivers and poured half a cup of vanilla soymilk over it all.…
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Bacon Mac 'n Cheese
One package of smart ones mac 'n cheese 2 strips of jimmydean turkey bacon Prepare both as directed separtely. Cut bacon into little pieces and add to the mac 'n cheese. 320 calories 52 g carbs 6 g fat (3 g saturated) 15 g protein :smile:
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Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter pie
Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Serving Size : 1/8 of pie Ingredients: 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon peanut butter 1 cup crispy rice cereal 1 box Fat-Free Sugar-Free Chocolate Pudding -- Jell-O Brand 1 3/4 cups skim milk 1 cup Fat-Free Whipped Topping Directions: 1. Microwave honey and peanut butter 30 seconds. Stir. 2.…
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Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, Sun Dried Tomatoes & White B
Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 1 pound orecchiette pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 bunch broccoli rabe, stems removed, leaves chopped 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (about 12 pieces), sliced 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan…
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Broiled Tilapia with Yogurt and Parmesan Cheese
Serves 4 Tilapia’s mild flavor is built on with a creamy topping that everyone will love and you will love how easy it is to put together! Round out your meal with roasted potatoes and a green salad. Ingredients 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided 2 tablespoons low fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Greek style…
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Cranberry and Apple Stuffed Roasted Pork
Serves 6 to 8 Serve this simple-to-assemble pork with wilted greens and rice pilaf. If the roast you purchase at the meat counter isn’t already butterflied and tied, simply split the pork loin lengthwise, without cutting through it entirely, so that the roast opens like a book. Stuff the roast with its filling then tie…
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black eyed pea salad
I made this up yesterday because I was bored with the same old food. I took some dried black eyed peas and soaked them in water about 8 hours. Then I put a small amount of olive oil in a pan and sauteed the peas until light brown, crisp on the outside. I then cooled them and added some red bell pepper a little red wine…
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I LOVE SCONES!!!
Anyone have a good, healthy recipe for scones? The cafeteria at my job makes THE BEST scones, but I know they must be at least 500 calories each. Every once in awhile, I do allow myself one, but I'd love to find a yummy, healthier recipe.
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Ideas for my friend's bday?
I don't have a lot of money, so for my girlfriend's bday (Feb 15th), it's kind of tradition to make her dinner and mix margaritas. I have some ideas, but I thought I'd throw it out there...I want to make her something original and yummy and healthy. Both for dessert and dinner.... Any suggestions? I know there are a ton of…
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Blueberry Coffee Cake
Ingredients Cooking spray 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour or regular whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 2 tablespoons canola oil 2…
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AWESOME fat-free, high-fiber brownies - only about 100 cal.
Don't be discouraged by the ingredients!! They sound disgusting, I admit, but I actually like them more than regular brownies now. Ingredients: 1 brownie mix, 1 can black beans, 1 can (14.5 oz) of Libby's (or any other) pumpkin (the kind you use to make pumpkin pies). Puree the entire can of beans (do not drain!!) in a…
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Hmmm...any problems with Healthy Choice Soup?
I had to run home to have a repairman work on the dishwasher, so I thought I'd try a quick can of "Healthy Choice Chicken with Rice Soup" for Lunch ~ brought it to a boil, and it was pretty good ;-) The thing that impressed me more was the contents ~ Below. Apologies, I don't mean to not have a recipe from scratch...but I…
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Hash Brown Casserole with Bacon, Onions and Cheese (Cooking
Hash Brown Casserole with Bacon, Onions, and Cheese Though filling enough as a main dish, you can also serve smaller portions of this creamy, cheesy casserole as a tasty side to scrambled eggs. We enjoyed the way the Classic Melts cheese blend melted over the casserole; substitute cheddar cheese if you can't find this…
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My New Favorite Pasta Salad
So... I know this isn't some miracle discovery, but this is my new favorite lunch! I'm going to play around with the veggies and dressings to keep it interesting. I ate it with a 2% mozz string cheese and a kiwi fruit for a very filling lunch. Whole wheat pasta keeps me full for much longer than regular, plus I really…
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Breakfast Sausage Casserole (Cooking Light)
Breakfast Sausage Casserole This satisfying recipe is perfect to make for weekend guests. Assemble and refrigerate the casserole the night before, and just pop it in the oven the next morning. Look for turkey sausage near other breakfast-style sausage in the frozen foods section. Cooking spray 1 (16-ounce) package frozen…
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Chicken Parmesan
Ok so I experimented in my kitchen today and came up with this; 4 0z Schwans Roasted chicken breast 120 calories 1/4 cup tomato paste 20 calories 1/8 cup grated Parmesan 55 calories 1 baby bell lite 50 Calories 1 tbs Alfredo sauce powder 40 Calories Oregano to season I mixed the Alfredo powder in the sauce. Layered the…
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Super easy shake
I love this as a morning snack: 1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese (90 calories) 1/2 banana (53 calories) 1/2 cup fat free Strawberry Yogourt (93 calories) 1/2 cup water 236 calories in total! Add all into a blender and pour into a tall glass with a straw... and enjoy!
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Banana Cookies
I just made these awesome cookies. I highly recommend them. I substitued Raisins for the dates. Let me know what you think. Ingredients 3 ripe bananas 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Nutrition Info Per Serving Calories: 58 kcal|Carbohydrates: 8 g|Dietary…
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Strawberry Torte
2 (0.3 oz.) Packages Sugar Free Strawberry Jello 2 Cups No Sugar Added Applesauce 15 Sheets Low Fat Honey Graham Crackers 1 Cup Fat Free Cool Whip Using a wire whisk, combine the Jello and applesauce. Place 3 sheets of graham crackers next to each other in an 8X8 baking dish. Top with 1/4 of the Jello mixture and then…
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Double Strawberry Cheesecake
1 (8 oz.) Package Fat Free Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened 1/3 Cup Splenda Granular 1 (8 oz.) Tub Cool Whip Strawberry Whipped Topping, thawed 2 Cups Strawberries, sliced (reserve 8 slices for garnish) Beat Cream Cheese and Splenda in a large bowl with wire whisk or electric mixer on high speed until smooth. Gently…
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Sunflower Cherry Oatmeal Bars
Makes about 16 bars Karen from Boulder sent in her recipe for breakfast bars looking for ways to cut calories and fat. Originally loaded with peanut butter, soy protein, chocolate chips and eggs along with other high-calorie ingredients, we took these bars in a very different direction while keeping the oats, sunflower…
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Egg, Mushroom and Roasted Red-Pepper Burritos(Cooking Light)
Egg, Mushroom, and Roasted Red-Pepper Burritos 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 large egg whites 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon butter or stick margarine 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers 1/4 cup (1 ounce) diced sharp cheddar cheese 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas 1/2 cup bottled salsa Combine first 3…
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Mini Corn Muffins
Ingredients: 1 /2 cup flour 1 /2 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 /4 teaspoon salt 1 /4 cup egg substitute 1 /2 cup fat free evaporated milk 2 tablespoons olive oil In a bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add egg substitute, milk and oil; stir just until moistened.…
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sugar cookie recipe
Hey everyone! I'm making batches upon batches of sugar cookies for my 2nd graders, as well as for all my friends for VDay, and I'm looking for something low(er) calorie (so i can enjoy them with my 2nd graders and friends without feeling so guilty!). I already know I can substitute sweetner for sugar. any other…
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Vegan Quiche
Serves 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 8 ounces chopped mushrooms 2 cups chopped baby spinach leaves, packed 1 to 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 (14-ounce) package firm or extra firm tofu, pressed to remove as much liquid as possible 1/3 to 1/2 cup unsweetened soy or almond…