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turnip chips - 100 cals per plate
half a large turnip - 69 cals slice thinly boil in 1/4 litre low fat milk - 13 calories (takes out strach and turnip taste) spray with frylight 1 cal per spray - 19 sprays season with spices - a bit of paprika is nice - zero cals 180 degree ovenabout 20 / 30 minutes note; you must slice thinly and boil in milk lashing of…
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HG's Ultimate Supreme Pizza Pocket
PER SERVING (entire wrap): 220 calories, 5g fat, 1,242mg sodium, 30g carbs, 14g fiber, 5g sugars, 26g protein -- POINTS® value 4* This is the stuff dreams are made of. OK, weird dreams, but still -- a meaty, guilt-free pizza wrap is something to get excited about! Ingredients: 1 La Tortilla Factory Whole Wheat…
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The Cheeseburger Chomp
PER SERVING (entire wrap): 193 calories, 3.5g fat, 864mg sodium, 29g carbs, 17g fiber, 4g sugars, 27g protein -- POINTS® value 3* Who needs a silly bun when you've got a ROCKIN' high-fiber tortilla? This burger-ific wrap rules! Ingredients: 1 La Tortilla Factory Whole Wheat Low-Carb/Low-Fat Tortilla, Large (sometimes…
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HG’s 1-Point Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
Fudge...UNPUDGED! Hungry Girl has done it again. Armed with nothing but pumpkin, some brownie mix and a VERY lowfat PB, she’s whipped up a version of chocolate peanut butter fudge that's so low in calories and fat, it'll make you cry tears of joy. Here's the secret recipe... Ingredients: 2 cups canned pure pumpkin 1 box…
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No Pudge Fat-Free Brownies!
Ingredients: 2 Tbs No Pudge! Fat Free Fudge Brownie mix - any flavor 1 Tbs fat free vanilla yogurt Directions: 1. In a custard cup, coffee cup or other small microwave safe container, mix 2 Tbs. No Pudge! Fudge Brownie Mix and 1 Tbs. fat free vanilla yogurt. 2. Microwave on High for 1 minute. 3. Enjoy!! 94 cal, 0 gms fat,…
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My new YUMMY lunch pick...
I am getting kinda sick of turkey sandwiches and turkey wraps but I will not go off my diet and munch on something that is NO GOOD for me. I had a bit of a craving for something "bad" like greasy fatty pizza(I love pizza and done right it is nutritious) but I came up with a low cal alternative... here goes 1 Whole wheat…
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HG's Not-So-Secret BBQ Sauce
PER SERVING (half of recipe, about 3 tbsp.): 37 calories, 0g fat, 347mg sodium, 9g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 8g sugars, <1g protein -- POINTS® value 1* Ingredients: 1/4 cup canned tomato sauce 2 tbsp. ketchup 2 tsp. brown sugar (not packed) 2 tsp. cider vinegar 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Directions: Mix well. (That's it!) Happy…
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HG's yummilicious veggie burger wrap
This recipe is from the Hungry Girl cookbook (p. 80 for those of you who have it!). I made it today and it is SOOOOO good! Really filling and so low in calories! I officially :heart: veggie burgers now! :tongue: HG's yummilicious veggie burger wrap 1 med. low-fat flour tortilla 1 veggie burger patty (veggie-based rather…
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Yummy Dessert Treats...
I just thought I'd share one of my favorite little dessert treats.... :smooched: LF Graham Crackers - any flavor FF Cool Whip Break long graham cracker in half. Spread on cool whip. Wrap in tin foil and freeze. They are healthy and taste A LOT like ice cream sandwhiches!!! YUMMY!!! :drinker:
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Soda Cake
I've seen this recipe here before but am in a rush and don't have time to look it up. Anyone have the link or know the recipe/best combinations? I am going to teach one of my classes how to make it this Friday. B-
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HG's Super-Duper Strawberry Shortcake
Short 'n Sweet! Strawberries + pound cake + ice cream = good times. Add a little whipped cream and strawberry sauce, and you have a head-explodingly-good dessert. Check it out (and no, your cranium will not actually blow up... so no worries, people). Ingredients: 1 shortcake dessert shell (like a Hostess Shortcake Dessert…
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97 Calorie snack :)
Ok, this isn't really a recipe but it's good 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt 2 large strawberries sliced up 1/4 special k original YUMMY! I thought this was pretty filling for 97 calories, just thought I would share the snack idea :)
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Astoundingly good homemade, healthy frozen yogurt!!!!
Comes with its own workout!!!! Okay, I am soooo proud of myself! I have one of those "ice cream balls" -- you can buy them on Amazon or at REI. They're super easy to use -- you just load 'em up with ingredients, fill the outside with ice and rock salt and away you go. The best part is that you have to shake or roll the…
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Fast, Healthy Dinner Recipes???
Hello! Like many of you I have very little time to prepare dinner in the evenings. Do any of you have quick dinner recipes? Something I could even prepare the night before and put in the refrigerator and then take out and bake once we get home??? I only have about 30 minutes (total) to get dinner ready. Any ideas? We love…
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Grilled Vegetable Flatbread
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 2 zucchini, cut into 1/3-inch slices 2 eggplants, cut into 1/3-inch slices 2 beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices 2 roasted red bell peppers, cut into 2-inch slices 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cups lima beans 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1 tbsp…
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HG's Death by Chocolate Cupcakes
I'm making these for my 7 yo's school Teacher Appreciation week. Hope they like them! Ingredients: 2 cups moist-style chocolate cake mix (half of an 18.25-oz. box) Two 25-calorie packets diet hot cocoa mix 1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original) 2 tbsp. semi-sweet mini chocolate chips 1 tsp.…
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Black Bean Salsa Salad
1 can black beans rinsed 1 small onion chopped finely 1-2 cloves garlic chopped finely 1 tomato seeded and chopped (or grape tomatoes cut in half) 1/2 -1 cup of frozen or fresh corn Fresh cilantro chopped (optional -- my kids don't like it) 1/4 cup of your choice of vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil combine altogether and enjoy --…
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Savory Peach Chicken
1 tablespoon canola oil 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, about 1 1/4 pounds 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1/4 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 4…
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Creamy Corn and Vegetable Soup
4 cups fresh corn kernels or 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen, thawed 2 cups nonfat milk 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, diced (about 2 cups) 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 1 cup) 1 medium zucchini, (about 1/2 pound) diced 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced…
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Breakfast Cookies
3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup (1 small jar) strained carrot baby food 1…
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Any low cal salad dressing recipes?????
Hi, I'm looking for some low calorie salad dressing recipes. Any ideas?
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Favorite all time recipe...made healthier
Just wondering if anyone has taken an all time favorite and adjusted to make it healthier and just as good...
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Pea & Bacon Salad
If you love garlic, this is absolutely delicious 1 kg package frozen peas, defrosted 1/4 onion finely diced 3 big cloves garlic through a press 1/2 lb bacon cut in small pieces and fried, drained 4tbsp real mayonaise, lite 4tbsp sour cream, lite Don't cook the peas, just defrost. Add onion, minced garlic and bacon Mix the…
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Pork Chops w/Jalapeno-Pecan Cornbread Stuffing
This is a crock pot recipe. Pork chops are soooooo tender though. {{happy sigh}} 6 boneless loing pork chops, 1" thick 3/4 c. chopped onion 3/4 c. chopped celery 1/2 c. coarsely chopped pecans 1/2 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded & chopped 1 tsp. rubbed sage 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary leaves 1/8 tsp black pepper 4 c. unseasoned…
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Smoothies?
Any good recipes for low cal/sugar smoothies?
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Vegetables
So I usually buy a bag of frozen mixed vegetables, does anyone have any ways to cook them other than just steaming them, because their getting really boring for me. I need more flavour. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks! :flowerforyou:
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Corn!
So, I have fresh ears of corn (maize). I don't have access to a grill or anything like that, so I plan on shucking them and boiling them, and then serving with a bit of salt. Anything I can do to add some flavour? I guess smothering them in butter is right out :grumble:
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Tangy Skillet Chicken
Tangy Skillet Chicken:love: Ingredients: 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh or bottled minced garlic 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (unfold the tenderloin area to make the breast as flat as possible) Freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice (or substitute regular lemon…
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HG's Ginormous Oven-Baked Omlette
HG's Ginormous Oven-Baked Omelette PER SERVING (1 huge piece, 1/4th of dish): 140 calories, 3g fat, 387mg sodium, 9g carbs, 1g fiber, 5g sugars, 18g protein -- POINTS® value 3* Make it at night, and then have a great protein-packed breakfast ready in seconds in the morning (just heat 'n eat!)... Ingredients: 2 cups…
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SUPER-DUPER VEGGIE SCRAMBLE
We love this super-easy, super-delicious morning meal... -1/3 cup Egg Beaters Original or egg whites -1 Dr. Praeger's Italian Veggie Burger Lightly spritz a pan with non-stick cooking spray. Scramble egg beaters. Meanwhile, microwave the Dr. Praeger's burger. When done, mash the cooked burger with a fork. Then just mix it…