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Toasted Vegetable Taco
Makes one serving Ingredients -1/2 to 1 cup chopped fresh vegetables, such as broccoli, snap peas, green beans and re bell pepper -1 flour tortilla (8 inch) -1 teaspoon raspberry chipotle sauce -1 tablespoon shredded mexican 4 cheese blend Directions 1.Place vegetables in a microwavable bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and…
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healthy cinco de mayo recipes
Help I am going to a cinco de mayo party this weekend. It is a pot luck party and I can see everyone bringing plates of fried and fatty foods. I want to bring a healthy dish to try to attempt to stay within my calories. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks for your help.
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Green Salad
1 Serving Choose mixed salad greens whenever you can; or mix romaine lettuce with spinach or any other dark green variety. Romaine by itself is fine, but the darker the greens, the more antioxidants they contain. If you find balsamic vinegar too strong for your taste, pick a milder vinegar like apple cider. Ingredients: 2…
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www.cooks.com
loads of non-complicated and relatively low fat recipes, loads of great tasty alternatives for people wanting to get more greens into their diet green bean casserole brocolli, rice and cheese casserole are a must... Mags :happy:
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Curried Greens
6 Servings When people hear the word "greens," I think they immediately conjure up childhood memories of overcooked lumps of vegetation they were forced to eat and hated. But the vegetable section of the grocery is a different world today, brimming with a variety of greens such as spinach, chard, kale, mustard, collards,…
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HG's Breakfast Pizza
1/2 cup fat free egg substitute 1/4 cup shredded fat free mozzarella 1/4 canned tomato sauce 2 tablespoons chopped green bell peppers 2 tablespoons chopped mushrooms Optional: salt, black pepper, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, etc.(these ingredients are not included in the total amount of calories…
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Garlic Chicken
:heart: INGREDIENTS:heart: 2 teaspoons crushed garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves :heart: DIRECTIONS:heart: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Warm the garlic and olive oil to blend the flavors. In a separate dish, combine…
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Apple Brandy Turkey Patties
Even my 7-year-old will eat these! :drinker: Ingredients~ 1 pound freshly ground raw turkey breast 1/2 c. peeled, shredded apple 1/4 c. fine, dry breadcrumbs 1 egg white, lightly beaten 3/4 tsp. coarsely ground pepper 1/4 tsp. salt Vegetable cooking spray 1/2 c. unsweetened apple juice 1/4 c. brandy 2 tsp cornstarch 1 TBSP…
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my fav salad
green mix (spring mix, whatever you prefer) avocado 1/8 cup crasins grated carrot (optional..i don't use this) 1/8 cup nuts of choice (i use pecans) red pepper cut very fine chopped green onion tops 1 serving peppered goats milk cheese (sometimes i substitute for feta) dressing maple syrup light (about 1 tsp, your…
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Grilled Marinated Swordfish
This is my all time fave fish dish... this is my dinner tonight.. Yum~O! INGREDIENTS 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon white wine 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil 3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 swordfish steaks 3/4 teaspoon chopped…
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soup anyone?
Anyone have any great simple soup recipes??
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great recipes and websites
I just joined this site recently and have been reading a lot of posts. Just wanted to thank everybody for sharing so many great recipes as well as their favorite websites. This is just what I've been hoping to find somewhere. :flowerforyou:
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Mini Meatloaf
Makes approx. 21 muffins 2 lbs. Lean Ground beef 1 1/2 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs 1 Cup Partly Skimmed Mozzarella 2 egg whites 1 small onion diced 1 clove garlic minced 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1/2 cup ketchup 2 tsp prepared mustard 1 tblsp. Splenda Brown Sugar Blend - In a large bowl mix the ground beef,…
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Mexican Pasta Salad
I made this last night...hadn't made it for years, and I forgot...how...good. It's from the Moosewood Restaurant Cookbook. The pasta combined with the beans makes a complete (meat-type) protein. It's low in fat, and high in complex carbs. Makes 2-3 generous meal-sized servings. 1 cup uncooked pasta (I use brown rice pasta,…
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Ham & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Ham-&-Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Ingredients 1/4 cup grated Swiss, Monterey Jack or part-skim mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons chopped ham 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Freshly ground pepper to taste 4 each boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1-1 1/4 pounds total) 1 each egg white 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs 2…
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Mushroom-Beef Stroganoff
Makes 4 servings, 3/4 cup each ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 2 hours EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 8 ounces beef top round, trimmed 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons paprika 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium beef broth…
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Italian Asparagus
From Cooking Light-2002 Ingredients: 1 lb fresh asparagus spear 3/4 cup chopped tomato 2 tablespoons chopped green onion 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons freshly grated parmesan cheese or asiago cheese Directions: 1.Snap off tough ends of asparagus. 2.Remove scales from…
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Tomato Salad
I LOVE this salad!!! It is almost tomato season so I thought I would post. The longer it sits the better it gets. Ingredients: 5 medium tomato, sliced in wedges 1/3 cup sliced onion 1-2 tablespoon olive oil 1-2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar(I like white balsamic for this salad) 2 leaves fresh basil, shredded salt & pepper…
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Marinated Pork Tenderloin
The best grilled meat ever!!! Ingredients 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon brown sugar 3 pork tenderloins Directions Place pork tenderloin in large ziploc bag. Peel and lightly crush garlic. Add garlic and ginger to bag. Whisk together soy sauce, olive oil and…
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Asparagus Salad with Beans and Feta
Asparagus is in season. Here is a light, fun recipe. Asparagus Salad with Beans and Feta So the beans and feta don't break up too much, gently toss the mixture with your hands. Ingredients 3 cups (1-inch) diagonally cut asparagus 1 cup canned cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup thinly sliced…
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Grilled Lime Ginger Pork Tenderloin
This was published in the St. Louis Dispatch in 1996. I have been making it ever since. I hope you like it as much as I do. Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 large garlic clove, crushed 2 tablespoons coarsely grated fresh ginger 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup 1 lb pork tenderloin pepper Directions: Combine lime juice,…
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emotional eater
I eat when I am bored. I eat when I am stressed. I eat when I am sad. I eat when I am angry. And yes...sometimes I even eat when I am hungry. To combat this I try to keep a water bottle handy, but what is a good snack that will satisfy? Something that I can eat a lot of and not feel guilty or get fatter with?? Is there…
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Balsamic Chicken with Baby Spinach
:heart: INGREDIENTS :heart: 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved 8 ounces baby spinach 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup low-sodium canned chopped tomatoes with juice 2 cups whole wheat couscous, cooked :heart:…
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20 Minute Fish Tacos
This is super easy, most of time is spent chopping. Ingredients 4 frozen tilapia fillets, thawed 4 8-inch flour tortillas (I use the wheat ones) 1/4-1/3 head green cabbage Dressing: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 green onion, sliced or minced 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno or serrano chili, to taste 1 tablespoon light…
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Confetti Salad
From Bon Appetit-circa 2006??? Ingredients: 1 cucumber, chopped 16 ounces baby peas, thawed 2 bunches radish, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped a SMALL, SMALL, SMALL amount of ranch salad dressing,(just enough to lightly coat salad, the water from the ingredients helps to create more dressing)…
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Pound Cake
Pound cake is usually a diet-killer with all that butter, but I just came across this recipe. 5 tablespoons reduced-far margarine or light butter 1 1/4 cups sugar (or substitute splenda) 3 egg whites 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 2/3 cups unbleached flour 1/2 cup oat bran 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup vanilla or lemon…
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Greek-Style Stuffed Peppers
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, halved…
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Tortilla Lasagna
I got this idea from Rachel Ray. It was very very good! I don't know if the nutrition facts are correct... I have my 2 yo on my lap... you know how that goes :ohwell: .... maybe not:angry: Anywho.... 3 flour tortillas 6 oz.(before cooking) of ground turkey 1/2 cup Healthy Choice Traditional sauce 1/2 cup Fat free ricotta…
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Chopped Salad with Lemon and Dill
5 cups shredded romaine lettuce (about 1 head) 2 cups shredded radicchio (1/2 head) 2 scallions, chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh dill, or 1 teaspoon dried Salt and freshly ground black pepper In a large bowl toss together the romaine, radicchio, and scallions. In a small bowl,…
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waffle recipe needed
I hope you can help... Sunday morning is usually waffles for the kids, but I'm trying to find a lighter version that won't totally gum up the waffle iron... I"ve tried a few but no luck yet. Does anyone have any suggestions or recipes they've tried that are light and still cook up okay?