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recipe for crab cakes?
Hey all! Anybody have a low cal crab cake recipe? I'm craving them! Thanks!
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Veggie-Friendly Asian Lettuce Wraps
PER SERVING (3 wraps): 220 calories, 3.5g fat, 971mg sodium, 30g carbs, 8g fiber, 10g sugars, 21g protein -- POINTS® value 4* This recipe from the HG cookbook is TOO good... Make it immediately! Ingredients: 6 medium iceberg lettuce leaves (or leaves from another round, firm head of lettuce) 6 oz. (about 1 3/4 cups)…
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Crab Cakes with Remoulade
How funny. I checked the Cooking Light website and the "Dinner Tonight" recipe (a daily thing) was for this recipe!! HAHA! Crab Cakes with Remoulade These crab cakes are on the bready side, so if that's not your preference, omit a couple tablespoons of breadcrumbs. Serve with a green salad. Rating: Ingredients Crab cakes:…
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Cottage cheese.
I love this stuff, but I can't just eat it plain. I've been mixing a cup of the lowfat kind with a 4 oz. container of dannon ligh 'n fit yogurt. This morning I had some with a scoop of chocolate whey protein powder. Any body have any other suggestions of how to make it yummy? :flowerforyou:
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Curried Corn-Crab Cakes
Curried Corn-Crab Cakes Ingredients 3/4 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears) 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1 garlic clove, minced 1 pound lump crabmeat, shells removed 1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 2…
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SWEET POTATOES WITH WARM BLACK BEAN SALAD
SWEET POTATOES WITH WARM BLACK BEAN SALAD For a satisfying last-minute supper, it's hard to beat a sweet potato zapped in the microwave. The fragrant filling of beans and tomatoes adds protein. Be sure to eat the skin, which is full of fiber, as well. 4 medium sweet potatoes 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed 2 medium…
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Smoothie
1 papaya 2 bananas Water Sweetner if you need Blend MMMMM so good and suprisingly filling.
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Apple Pie Pockets
(1 pita-half pie - 139 calories, < 0.5g fat, 207mg sodium, 35g carbs, 5.8g fiber, 16.5g sugars, 3.5g protein = 2 Points) Ooey-good apple madness! Ingredients: 4 apples; sliced and peeled One half tsp. vanilla extract 1 tbsp. brown sugar substitute (or any calorie-free sweetener) One half tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. cornstarch 2…
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Baked Eggplant with Savory Cheese Stuffing
Baked Eggplant with Savory Cheese Stuffing Eggplant makes a satisfying vegetarian dinner when stuffed with tomato and peppers and served with rice. Feta cheese adds tang and body to the stuffing. Ingredients 2 medium eggplants, each cut in half lengthwise (about 2 pounds) Cooking spray 1 (1-ounce) slice white bread 1…
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Blueberry Pudding-style Dessert
Ok, I'm not sure if Pudding is the right term because that's an American thing, over here in Ireland I would probably call this something closer to Cheesecake (the refrigerated kind, not the baked one..wow there are so many differences in our food!! :laugh: ) Anyway, my friend made this for me last night and it was so good…
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Very Vanilla Chillnuggets!
(1 recipe - 105 calories, 2g fat, 130mg sodium, 21g carbs, <1g fiber, 8g sugars, 1g protein = 2 Points) Creamy, dreamy, crunchy goodness... Ingredients: 1 package Kellogg's Special K Snack Bites (Vanilla) 2 tbsp. Cool Whip Free Directions: Place approximately 1/3 tbsp. of Cool Whip between each 2 snack bites, forming…
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Shrimp Tacos
Shrimp Tacos Shredded rotisserie chicken or flaked, cooked fish also works well in these tacos. Ingredients 3 tablespoons black peppercorns 3 quarts water 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon ground red pepper 2 limes, quartered 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup fresh lime…
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Crispy Chili Twists ~ great alt. to chips
16 servings (1/4 cup) 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta ~ i would use whole wheat for extra nutrients and fiber vegetable oil 2 tbsp grated parmasean cheese 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp seasoned salt 1/8 tsp garli powder (you can also change the seasonings) cook and drian past as directed on package.. Rinse with cold water:…
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Strawberry Margarita Pie ~ with tequila
Graham Cracker Shell (bottom) 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup water 3 cups strawberries 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup tequila :drinker: and a shot for yourself :drinker: (LOL) :laugh: 1 tbsp orange flavored liqueur 1/2 package (2.8 oz size) whipped topping mix (1 envelope) Prepare Graham cracker shell. Sprinkle gelatin on…
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Cheesecake Sherbert ~ 130 cal. a serving
makes 8 servings 1 cup sugar 2 cups buttermilk 1 tsp grated lemon peel 1/4 cup lemon juice mix all ingredients until sugar is dissolved. pour into 1-qt ice-cream freezer. Freeze according to manufacture's directions. 130 cal. 1g fat 28g carb 2g protien.
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Low-Cal Jell-o Pie!
Ingredients: graham cracker crust (regular, or low fat if you want less calories) 6 oz container of low fat yogurt box of sugar free Jell-o (same flavor as the yogurt) 8 oz container of fat free Cool Whip Mix the yogurt, Jell-o powder, and Cool Whip together. Spoon into the crust & pop in the freezer. Makes 8 slices at 145…
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Smokin' Pineapple Chicken
Okay I tried marinating my chicken in raspberry chipolte salsa, it tasted kind of funny, more like beer chicken, :grumble: for more behind that story go to http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/21901-raspberry-chipolte-chicken okay so i decided to try something else, and it turned out REALLY good :tongue: about 4 oz D.L.…
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Chicken Breasts with Gorgonzola-Tomato Salsa
Chicken Breasts with Gorgonzola-Tomato Salsa Combine the ingredients for the salsa--except the cheese--up to a few hours before dinner, and store at room temperature; pound the chicken ahead of time, and keep chilled. Ingredients 2 cups chopped tomato 1/3 cup minced red onion 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil 2 teaspoons…
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20 Calorie Thai Iced Tea
I love love love Thai iced tea. I've been making it this way for most of the summer now so I think I have worked out the kinks. Real Thai iced tea uses sweetened condensed milk mixed with cream or whole evaporated milk. The former yields a sweeter tea due to the extra sugar and is what I like, so that is what you get…
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Grilled Chicken Breasts with Plum Salsa
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Plum Salsa Peaches, nectarines, or pineapple can be used in place of the plums. Ingredients Chicken: 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 teaspoons vegetable oil Plum Salsa: 1 cup…
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Blueberry Crumble & Crumble Topping
Blueberry Crumble Makes 4 servings ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries or other fruit 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon whole-wheat or all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 cup Crumble Topping (recipe follows) 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2.…
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Beef & Bean Chile Verde
Beef & Bean Chile Verde Makes 4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 1 pound 93%-lean ground beef 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne…
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Crab Quesadillas
Crab Quesadillas Makes 4 servings ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 4 scallions, chopped 1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped pickled…
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Summer Vegetable Crepes
Summer Vegetable Crepes Makes 4 servings ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives, divided, plus more for garnish 3 tablespoons low-fat milk 2 teaspoons lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2…
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Low carb pizza
I had this before..it is fantastic! 3/4 cup olive oil to fry 6 low carb tortillas 1 - 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. fresh cracked pepper 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tbsp. Parmesan cheese 1 8 oz. bag pre-shredded Italian Blend Cheese 48 slices pre-cut pepperoni Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Stack tortillas…
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For those doing low carb
This chicken was FANTASTIC last night.....never knew eating low carb was so good. Reason I started this is because my girlfriend recently lost 25 pds doing low carb. She looks and feels great. So she's passing recipes to me, and I'll pass on to you all :) Breading: 2 cups pork rinds 1 cup parmesan cheese 1 tbsp. Italian…
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Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms While panko (Japanese) breadcrumbs (available in the Asian foods aisle at most supermarkets) work best in this dish, you can substitute freshly made coarse breadcrumbs, if necessary. Two colors of tomato give it a nice presentation, but you can use all red or yellow, too. Ingredients 4 (6-inch)…
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Vegatable Calsone
I got this from a Weight Watchers meeting it is GREAT! 3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 3/4 cup haved and thinly sliced zucchini 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped 1/4 cup sliced green onion 1/4 tsp garlic salt 1/4 tsp dried basil 1 -10 ounce can refrigerated pizza crust 1 cup low fat mozzzrella cheese 1 egg white, beaten…
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South Beach Complete Dinner (All Phases)
:heart: GRILLED CHICKEN-VEGI KABOBS 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 8 boneless chicken thighs 1-2 red bell peppers 2 medium sized zucchini 1 red onion or sweet Vidalia onion marinade (use your favorite) I like McCormicks Chipotle Cut chicken and veggies into same size pieces about 1 1/2 inches square. Marinate…
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HG's Slammin' Slaw
Slaw of Attraction! A BBQ without cole slaw is like a sheep without a treadmill. OK, it's actually WAY worse than that (because, um, sheep don't use exercise equipment). So that's why we created this insanely DELICIOUS low-cal swap. Heeeeere ya go... Ingredients: One 16-oz. package cole slaw mix, dry (or 6 cups shredded…