The best low cal recipes

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  • SUSANB37
    SUSANB37 Posts: 61 Member
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    Bump:drinker:
  • HotSouthernMess
    HotSouthernMess Posts: 474 Member
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    these all sound so good! im looking for low cal and low sodium! it seems i cant do great on calories and go over on sodium or vice versa. thanks for your help! :smile:
  • grahamckas88
    grahamckas88 Posts: 129 Member
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    These all sound so good. I'll be happy to add some variety to my dinners!
  • koizumi6
    koizumi6 Posts: 274 Member
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    Spaghetti Squash w feta and tomato

    1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    1 onion, chopped
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
    3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
    3 tablespoons sliced black olives
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

    Directions

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
    Place spaghetti squash cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. Remove squash from oven, and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled.
    Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook only until tomatoes are warm.
    Use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash, and place in a medium bowl. Toss with the sauteed vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. Serve warm.

    Makes 6 servings

    Amount Per Serving Calories: 147 | Total Fat: 9.8g | Cholesterol: 17mg
  • koizumi6
    koizumi6 Posts: 274 Member
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    Creamy Mushroom Spaghetti Squash

    Ingredients

    1 spaghetti squash
    1/2 cup butter
    1/2 onion, chopped
    1 teaspoon minced garlic
    1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
    1 cup sour cream
    salt and pepper to taste

    Directions

    Pierce the spaghetti squash all over using a knife. Place squash on a plate and microwave on high until fork tender, about 12 minutes. While the spaghetti squash is cooking in the microwave, melt the butter in a skillet on medium heat; add the onion and garlic. Stir and cook until the onions are soft. Stir in the cream of mushroom and sour cream until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then reduce heat to the lowest setting to keep it warm.
    Remove spaghetti squash from microwave. Let cool for a few minutes. Use a towel or a pot holder to hold the spaghetti squash and cut lengthwise down the middle and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Scrape the flesh from the stem to the bottom of the squash using a fork into a bowl. Pour the mushroom mixture from the sauce pan to the bowl and mix together.

    makes 4 servings

    Amount Per Serving Calories: 452 | Total Fat: 40.6g | Cholesterol: 86mg
  • cmyrick75
    cmyrick75 Posts: 187 Member
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    bump for later!!! thanks for sharing!!!
  • ShinyFraga
    ShinyFraga Posts: 132 Member
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    bump
  • blondie76
    blondie76 Posts: 552 Member
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    mmmmm bump!
  • vicksters31
    vicksters31 Posts: 40 Member
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    bump :)
  • Imsojen
    Imsojen Posts: 192 Member
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    BUMP ;)
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
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    These look absolutely FANTASTIC...Thank you for this post!
  • chancie72
    chancie72 Posts: 270 Member
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    bump
  • EliseMarie24
    EliseMarie24 Posts: 49 Member
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  • Laura_beau
    Laura_beau Posts: 1,029 Member
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    Sooooo many delicious recipes. I will post some of my own when I get a spare half an hour.

    Thanks! :o)
  • Heliconia
    Heliconia Posts: 166 Member
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    bump! Thanksmuch - these all look so great!
  • NenaM812
    NenaM812 Posts: 101 Member
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    Bumpity bump =)
  • koizumi6
    koizumi6 Posts: 274 Member
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    Could you post some that are chicken recipes that are for the crock pot that are low in calories? I work all day and then go to the gym at night so it would be nice to have my dinner ready when I got home. I say MY dinner because my husband and my children are soooo picky!!!
    Thank you very much!!!

    yep, i'll post some tonight! I love the crock pot as well!
  • koizumi6
    koizumi6 Posts: 274 Member
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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

    1 pound shredded, cooked chicken
    1 (15 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, mashed
    1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
    1 medium onion, chopped
    1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    2 cups water
    1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
    1 teaspoon cumin
    1 teaspoon chili powder
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    1 bay leaf
    1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
    1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
    7 corn tortillas
    vegetable oil

    Place chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, green chiles, and garlic into a slow cooker. Pour in water and chicken broth, and season with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir in corn and cilantro. Cover, and cook on Low setting for 6 to 8 hours or on High setting for 3 to 4 hours.
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
    Lightly brush both sides of tortillas with oil. Cut tortillas into strips, then spread on a baking sheet.
    Bake in preheated oven until crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes. To serve, sprinkle tortilla strips over soup.

    makes 8 servings
    Amount Per Serving Calories: 262 | Total Fat: 10.8g | Cholesterol: 46mg
  • koizumi6
    koizumi6 Posts: 274 Member
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    Slow Cooker Jambalaya

    11 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
    11 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
    5/8 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
    5/8 large onion, chopped
    5/8 large green bell pepper, chopped
    2/3 cup chopped celery
    2/3 cup chicken broth
    1-1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
    1-1/4 teaspoons dried parsley
    1-1/4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
    3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
    11 ounces frozen cooked shrimp without tails

    In a slow cooker, mix the chicken, sausage, tomatoes with juice, onion, green bell pepper, celery, and broth. Season with oregano, parsley, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and thyme.
    Cover, and cook 7 to 8 hours on Low, or 3 to 4 hours on High. Stir in the shrimp during the last 30 minutes of cook time.

    8 servings

    Amount Per Serving Calories: 235 | Total Fat: 13.6g | Cholesterol: 99mg
  • koizumi6
    koizumi6 Posts: 274 Member
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    Chicken and Corn Chili (slow cooker)

    4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
    1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
    2 teaspoons garlic powder
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 teaspoon chili powder
    salt to taste
    ground black pepper to taste
    1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn
    1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans

    Place chicken and salsa in the slow cooker the night before you want to eat this chili. Season with garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 6 to 8 hours on Low setting.
    About 3 to 4 hours before you want to eat, shred the chicken with 2 forks. Return the meat to the pot, and continue cooking.
    Stir the corn and the pinto beans into the slow cooker. Simmer until ready to serve.

    6 servings
    Amount Per Serving Calories: 188 | Total Fat: 2.3g | Cholesterol: 41mg

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