Daily Challenge :) For 3/6/12
SillaWinchester
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I've done a challenge involving food, but not one involving your food skills!
This one is inspired by Femmi1120
Daily Challenge:
Create a new recipe under 500 cals per serving. Share it with us.
Those of you who aren't very kitchen saavy, try it any way, but keep it simple if you need to.
Inspiration:
This one is inspired by Femmi1120
Daily Challenge:
Create a new recipe under 500 cals per serving. Share it with us.
Those of you who aren't very kitchen saavy, try it any way, but keep it simple if you need to.
Inspiration:
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I've been eating this salad I really like...
-2 cups any salad mix from store (or more)
-6 strawberries, sliced
-1/4 cup walnuts
-2 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette
Mix and enjoy. Very filling.0 -
Toast with a little bit of peanut butter and strawberries is REALLY good!!!! Very energizing to get you a good start to the day and filling!0
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Natural Greek Yoghurt and some honey on top
It's great for if you're craving sweet things 0 -
medium size jacket potato with tuna and light mayonaise (my dinner tonight ) with a side salad x 0
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My go-to breakfast- Quinoa with blackberries, walnuts and honey:
1 cup of quinoa
1 cup of water
1 cup of milk (I use 2% but skim or 1% would work fine, too)
1/2 c. blackberries
1/8 c. walnuts
1 tbs. honey
Cinnamon to taste
Combine quinoa with water and milk- bring to boil- simmer for about 6 minutes. Put lid on pot and let stand about 15 minutes or until quinoa soaks up liquid and gets fluffy) This should make approx. 3-4 servings of quinoa
Add blackberries, walnuts, honey and cinnamon to approx. 1 cup of cooked quinoa for one serving. About 350 calories (and enough protein to keep me full until my 11 a.m. snack!)0 -
I make this a lot for DH and I as a quick easy dinner.
2 chicken breasts
1/2 cup salsa
1 can of black beans
1/2 c fiesta blend cheese
431 calories, 6.5 g of fat, and loaded up. It is so delicious and filling, especially after a workout. Ive seen similar crock pot recipes, but i make mine on the stove.0 -
I like to make this peanut butter and banana smoothie.
2 tablespoons whipped creamy peanut butter
1/2 medium banana
1/2 cup 2% milk
It has 264 calories. You can also add cocoa powder to make it sweeter if you want.0 -
Today is my first day with group so hopefully i do this right.
Lettuce wraps
6 oz lean ground turkey 93/7
1/2 cup sweet onion
1/2 cup red pepper
1/2 cup orange pepper
2-3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
Lettuce of your choosing to wrap in
It runs about 400 +/- calories depening on the portions you use.0 -
My new favorite afternoon snack: Put 1/4 cup popping corn in a paper lunch bag with a tiny drop of oil and shake. Fold top of bag over several times and microwave 2-3 minutes (until popcorn pops 3-4 seconds apart). Here you can season with salt, spices, or leave it plain. There are so many possibilites!0
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I'm sure many have heard of using spaghetti squash as a replacement for your pasta when making spaghetti, but you can also use steamed shredded cabbage (my wife and I prefer this), and you can also substitute steamed cabbage leaves for your lasagna noodles. Lots of different recipes out there, but you take your favorite lasagna recipe, use healthier ingredients (low fat) and replace the noodles with steamed cabbage leaves. A steamer works well, but you can also steam them in the microwave. We love our lasagna this way, and by eliminating the noodles and using low fat ingredients, you can cut the calorie count way down. We also use ground turkey vs. hamburger.0
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Black Bean Pizza
6 servings
Active Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 plum tomato, diced
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed
1 cup fresh corn kernels, (about 2 ears)
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 pound prepared whole-wheat pizza dough
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella, preferably smoked mozzarella
Preparation
Preheat grill to medium.
Combine tomato, beans and corn in a medium bowl. Sprinkle cornmeal onto a large baking sheet. Stretch the dough into about a 12-inch circle and lay it on top of the cornmeal, coating the entire underside of the dough.
Transfer the crust from the baking sheet to the grill. Close the lid and cook until the crust is puffed and lightly browned on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes.
Using a large spatula, flip the crust. Spread barbecue sauce on it and quickly sprinkle with the tomato mixture and cheese. Close the lid; grill until the cheese is melted and the bottom of the crust is browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Per serving: 316 calories; 6 g fat ( 3 g sat , 0 g mono ); 13 mg cholesterol; 48 g carbohydrates; 3 g added sugars; 14 g protein; 4 g fiber; 530 mg sodium; 94 mg potassium.0 -
Tonight's dinner is not orignial but here it goes:
White Chicken Chili - Crockpot
2 cans Rotel - Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilis
2 can great northern white beans
1.5 pounds cooked boneless skinless chicken breast (cubed)
McCormick's White Chicken Chili mix
1.5 cups of water
The basic recipe is 269 calories per serving.
In the past corn was added but I have one picky eater that "doesn't do" corn so it's now a topping.
Toppings (extra calories but so yummy):
Corn
Avocado
Sharp Cheddar
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My Recipe is listed Below!! ENJOY!! =D
Open Faced Meatball Sandwich
1 sandwich equals 231 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 488 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein.
ITEMS NEEDED:
•1/4 cup egg substitute
•1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
•1/4 cup finely chopped onion
•1/2 teaspoon onion powder
•1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
•1/4 teaspoon pepper
•Dash salt
•1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
•2 cups garden-style pasta sauce
•4 hoagie buns, split
•2 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
DIRECTIONS:
•In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 40 meatballs, 1 in. each. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown meatballs in batches; drain.
• Place meatballs in a large saucepan. Add the pasta sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
• Spoon meatballs and sauce onto bun halves; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Makes Eight Servings!0 -
436- romen noodles with mixed veggies:glasses:0
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I was at a loss for this challenge until I saw what Prescilla had for supper.
Homemade pizza.
1 whole wheat pita
1/4 cup low sodium pasta sauce
diced green pepper
diced onion
1 slice low fat ham slice
sliced white button mushrooms
chilli flakes
1/3 cup light tex mex shredded cheese
Just spread the sauce on the pita, add the toppings(or whatever toppings you would prefer) put the cheese on top and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes.
284 Calories, 45g Carbs, 8g Fat, 19g Protein, 597g Sodium, 8g Fiber.
BTW. I will HAVE to try those meatball sandwiches. They sound so good.0 -
I was at a loss for this challenge until I saw what Prescilla had for supper.
Homemade pizza.
1 whole wheat pita
1/4 cup low sodium pasta sauce
diced green pepper
diced onion
1 slice low fat ham slice
sliced white button mushrooms
chilli flakes
1/3 cup light tex mex shredded cheese
Just spread the sauce on the pita, add the toppings(or whatever toppings you would prefer) put the cheese on top and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes.
284 Calories, 45g Carbs, 8g Fat, 19g Protein, 597g Sodium, 8g Fiber.
BTW. I will HAVE to try those meatball sandwiches. They sound so good.
My cheat day supper was awful lol, but this looks amazing!!
Great recipes everyone! I hope you guys are inspired to try out each others healthy choices! 0 -
Scrambled eggs with mushrooms, sharp cheddar single, and extra spicy seasoning (sodium free)0
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When I've really got an apetite, I cook up some scallops in a small frying pan with a very conservative pad of low-fat butter. Once the heat can be turned off, I squeeze loads of fresh lemon over them (Don't be afraid to use too much- You'd have to be the Incredible Hulk to get too much juice out of a lemon) and add any seasoning, usually a sprinkle of garlic and basil.
Its a great way to stay on track on a full tummy!0
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