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Garden Pasta Salad
To make this salad more substantial, you can toss in canned chunk light tuna, cooked chicken or flavored baked tofu. Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each ACTIVE TIME: 35 minutes TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 2 cups whole-wheat rotini (6 ounces) 1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt 2…
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Whole Wheat Spaghetti Aglio e Oglio (Garlic and Oil)
An Italian Family Tradition! ( Except growing up my Mom didn't make it with whole wheat pasta!!) :heart: INGREDIENTS:heart: 3 cloves of garlic 16 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt Red Chile Flakes 350 g (12 oz) dried Whole Wheat Spaghetti Parmesan cheese (optional) :heart: DIRECTIONS:heart: Bring a large pan of…
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Edamame Salad
From the South Beach Diet Website: This recipe is very satisfying, thanks to protein- and fiber-rich edamame. If you can't easily find edamame, you may substitute chickpeas. Serves: 2 Ingredients: 8 ounces frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans) 1 ounce seasoned rice vinegar 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1⁄8 teaspoon salt…
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Mediterranean Pork Chops
Here's a sample Sonoma Diet Recipe. They send a newsletter with a weekly recipe. Mediterranean Pork Chops The garlic and rosemary make these Mediterranean chops mouthwatering! PREP: 10 minutes ROAST: 35 minutes OVEN: 425°F/350°F MAKES: 4 servings 4 boneless or bone-in pork loin chops, cut 1/2 inch thick (1 to 1 1/2 pounds)…
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tomato recipe
anyone got a fairly easy recipe that uses a lot of tomatos? because i have about 2kg of tomatoes and i want to use most of them before they go off the only thing i can really think of is making like tomato soup or tomato pasta sauce but am sure that will yield more than i can eat coz i am but one person lol (though my…
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pepper steak & couscous
This is a simple recipe I whip up in a minute at home. You can buy small pepper steaks at the market. Marinate it with soy sauce, salt & pepper. You can let it sit overnight. Heat chicken or vegetable broth in a small saucepan until boiled. Pour broth over couscous and let cook. (They cook in only a few minutes) Cook…
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Simple Thin Crust Pizza
Made these completely on a whim earlier. They turned out really well. What to use: 1/4 Tsp minced garlic 1/4 cup tomato sauce 1oz mozzarella cheese 1/2 tsp basil 1/2 tsp mexican oregano (any oregano will work, mexican tends to have a bit more flavor imo) 1 whole wheat tortilla (i used Manny's) Preheat oven to 350 degrees…
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Cornbread
Cornbread 4 Servings One of the most popular American quick breads, cornbread is traditionally made with milk or buttermilk and eggs. This vegan alternative can be spiced up with chopped jalapenos or green chile for a delicious Southwestern twist. Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups yellow cornmeal (organic and stone ground, if…
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Roasted Red Peppers, White Beans and Pesto
2 Servings This is a quick pantry dish with intense flavors. Ingredients: 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, cut in strips 1 15-oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp prepared pesto Instructions: 1. Mix together red peppers, beans and garlic in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until…
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Chinese-Style Broccoli
South Beach Diet says:Ordinary broccoli springs to life with this garlicky lemon-soy dressing. Serve it with any Asian-flavored dish or even a simple grilled chicken or shrimp skewer. Makes 2 (1-cup) servings Prep time: 10 minutes Start to finish: 8 minutes Ingredients 1/2 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 (1…
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Whole-Wheat Pizza Margherita
And another from the SOuth Beach Diet website:smile: Serves: 8 Note: If you don't have a rolling pin, use a wine bottle or stretch the dough out with your hands. If the dough springs back too much, let it rest for 3 minutes to relax the gluten. The cornmeal on the pizza stone or baking sheet makes the crust dry and…
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies
Another from the South Beach Diet website. I love PB and J's but haven't tried these yet. Serves: 12 (2-piece servings) Ingredients: 3/4 cup granular sugar substitute 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup creamy trans-fat-free peanut butter 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup sugar-free jam, any flavor Directions:…
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Smoked Turkey Wrapped Asparagus
12 asparagus spears 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 thin slices smoked turkey (about 1/4 pound) 12 chives, optional Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Break the woody end off each asparagus spear and peel the outermost layer off the lower 3/4 of the spear with a vegetable peeler. Place asparagus on a large plate,…
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Roasted Red Pepper Dip
1/3 cup whole natural almonds 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon shallot 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the nuts on a baking sheet and toast until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Put the nuts into a processor and finely…
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Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail
1 teaspoon fresh pomegranate arils, optional 4 ounces Champagne 1/2 teaspoon store bought pomegranate juice 1 teaspoon cassis Place fresh pomegranate arils, if using, into a Champagne flute. Pour Champagne into flute, add pomegranate juice and cassis. Nutrition Information Nutritional Analysis per Serving Calories: 95…
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L.O.V.E. Wrap Sandwich (Lettuce, Onion, Vegetable, Egg Salad
8 hard boiled eggs 4 teaspoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped Salt and pepper 4 pieces whole-wheat wrap bread (9 inches in diameter) 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips 12 thin slices red onion 8 leaves romaine lettuce, torn into pieces (about 1/2 cup) Dice 4 whole eggs and 4…
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strawberry fluff
16 oz lowfat cottage cheese small tub fat free cool whip small package strawberry jello 6-8 strawberries cubed mix together and enjoy cals 87 fat 1 carb9
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Lemon Garlic Tilapia
I have no cooking ability what-so-ever and decided to cook this tonight. It turned out awesome. I'm not sure if it was posted before, but here it is again in case. INGREDIENTS * 4 tilapia fillets * 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice * 1 tablespoon butter, melted * 1 clove garlic, finely chopped * 1 teaspoon dried parsley…
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Guiltless French Fries
I just tried this and it was great. Wow we can have fries. MMMM MMMM Ingredients: 1 med. Potatoe 1 Large Egg White Spices (your choice) Cut potatoe into thin french fry-size strips. In a bowl whip egg white until foamy, add spices. Add potatoe and toss to coat well. Spread potatoes on a non stick cookie sheet in a single…
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Asian Broccoli Slaw
This is a fantastic recipe. It can be served as a side dish (serves 3-4 people) or as a main course with the addition of edamame (serves 1-2 people). The nutritional information below is for the entire recipe. 1 bag Broccoli Slaw 2 Scallions, thinly sliced 2 T Oyster Sauce 2 T Rice Vinegar 1.5 T Soy Sauce 1 t Sugar 1 t…
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HG's Layered Berry Custard Crostata
Two 9" x 14" sheets phyllo dough, thawed according to package directions 1 Jell-O Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding Snack 3/4 cup blackberries and raspberries 1/2 cup Cool Whip Free Oreheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray each sheet of phyllo dough with nonstick spray and place om top of one another on a clean, dry cutting board.…
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Mini Cheesecakes
1 - 8oz. package softened cream cheese (1/3 less fat or fat free) 1/4 cup plus 2T sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/2 graham crackers broken into 1 inch squares (I use chocolate grahams :heart: ) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake tin with 12 paper liners. Place a 1 inch square of graham…
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Healthier_Girl
You are a big fan of The Hungry Girl recipes. I bought her book yesterday and plan to make all of them at some point. I just wanted to ask you what were your favorites that you have made already? Thanks! Tami (Or Tiramisu as you like to call me! :wink: )
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Chocolate Mousse-Cream Cones
(1 cone: 83 calories, 0.5g fat, 150mg sodium, 19g carbs, 0.25 fiber, 2g sugars, 0.5g protein = 2 Points) Warning: You may never crave ice cream again... Ingredients: 2 Keebler Ice Cream Cups 1 JELL-O Sugar Free Pudding Snack, Vanilla (or any flavor!) 2 tbsp. HERSHEY’S Syrup, Sugar Free; refrigerated 1/2 cup Cool Whip Free…
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Summer Vegetable Lasagna
I just received this in the mail and haven't tried it yet, but it looks and sounds really yummy! 2 Yellow Squash 2 Zucchini 6 Medium Potatoes (I might up the other veggies and lessen this one) 1 large onion 1 lemon (zest) 4T olive oil 4-6 tomatoes (or 1 15 oz. diced tomatoes) 2 oz. Feta Cheese 1.5 tsp. seasoning salt fresh…
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Turkey Meatloaf
I made this last night, I used to use hamburger and ground pork...With my diet changes and trying to get my family to eat better, I substituted the meats with ground turkey. I also substituted the eggs with milled (ground)flax seed and water. Milled flax can replace the fat(ie. butter) or the eggs in recipes. I put…
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Grilled Spicy Asian Shrimp
The nutritional information on this is using regular coconut milk since I was unable to find the light version in the sparkcalculator database, so you know that will lower things significantly. Even with the regular coconut milk, it is pretty low in fat and calories. Grilled Spicy Asian Shrimp Prep Time: 5 mins. Cook Time:…
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Chili Relleno's Recipe Anyone??
Hello there......was curious if anyone had a healthy low cal recipe for one of my favorite dishes in the whole wide world ! :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: Yes...CHILI RELLENO'S. Yum yum yum. Would love to hear about any that are out there ! Thanks everyone. :flowerforyou:
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Raspberry Muffins
1 cup lowfat buttermilk 1 egg 3 Tbsp canola oil 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 cup sugar 2-1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour Prep & Cooking Time: 40 min. Yield: 12 servings Serving Size: 1 muffin Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a medium bowl combine flour and baking…
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Calzones...sort of
My friend just gave me the best dinner idea, i tweaked it a bit to make it more diet friendly....okay here we go....:tongue: 1 loaf frozen bread dough ( i bought the whole wheat variety) turkey pepperoni italian seasoned ground turkey canadian bacon any amount and variety of veggies you like (mushrooms, green pepper,…