Cooking Challenge: Garlic

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  • KnottyJen
    KnottyJen Posts: 1,070 Member
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    NAME OF RECIPE: Chicken Tikka Masala

    INGREDIENTS:
    2 tsp canola oil
    1 small onion, minced
    1 tbsp ginger, peeled and minced
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
    4 oz fat free plain Greek yogurt
    1/2 cup skim milk
    1 tbsp cumin
    1 tbsp garam masala
    1 tsp turmeric
    1/2 tsp chili powder
    16 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size chunks

    DIRECTIONS:
    1. Heat oil in a skillet. Add the onions and cook until golden. Add the garlic and ginger until fragrant.

    2. Mix in the spices and cook for less than a minute.

    3. Mix in the tomatoes, milk, and yogurt. Bring to a simmer and add the chicken. Simmer the sauce with the chicken for 15 minutes.

    CALORIES PER SERVING: 226
    HOW MANY IT SERVES: 4
    OPINIONS ON HOW IT TASTED, ETC: It tasted super delicious. I love Indian food as it is, so this was definitely a plus! If you're curious about the bread in the picture check out my blog: http://lawstudentscookbook.blogspot.com/2011/06/chicken-tikka-masala-and-sweet-potato.html
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    Oh Mylanta! I LOVE Chicken Tikka Masala! I'm definitely going to give this a go!
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
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    NAME OF RECIPE: Chicken Tikka Masala

    INGREDIENTS:
    2 tsp canola oil
    1 small onion, minced
    1 tbsp ginger, peeled and minced
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
    4 oz fat free plain Greek yogurt
    1/2 cup skim milk
    1 tbsp cumin
    1 tbsp garam masala
    1 tsp turmeric
    1/2 tsp chili powder
    16 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size chunks

    DIRECTIONS:
    1. Heat oil in a skillet. Add the onions and cook until golden. Add the garlic and ginger until fragrant.

    2. Mix in the spices and cook for less than a minute.

    3. Mix in the tomatoes, milk, and yogurt. Bring to a simmer and add the chicken. Simmer the sauce with the chicken for 15 minutes.

    CALORIES PER SERVING: 226
    HOW MANY IT SERVES: 4
    OPINIONS ON HOW IT TASTED, ETC: It tasted super delicious. I love Indian food as it is, so this was definitely a plus! If you're curious about the bread in the picture check out my blog: http://lawstudentscookbook.blogspot.com/2011/06/chicken-tikka-masala-and-sweet-potato.html
    PICTURE (optional):
    IMG_5360.jpg

    This sounds tasty! Thanks for sharing!
  • Laura_beau
    Laura_beau Posts: 1,029 Member
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    Garlic Portabello Mushroom 'Burger'

    Serves 1- approx 200-220 cals each.

    Recipe:

    -1 ciabatta/rustic/artisan bread roll- approx 120 cals or adjust count accordingly.
    - 1 large portabello mushroom cap, cleaned
    - 1 fat clove garlic, peeled & sliced in half
    - 10 sprays 1 cal olive oil spray
    - 1 handful rocket leaves (arugula in US) or watercress
    - 2 tbsp low fat/extra light garlic cream cheese (I used boursin)
    - Ground black pepper
    - Red onion, sliced (about 5 rings)
    - Jalapeno peppers (if you want a bit of heat).

    Method:

    1. Top the portabello mushroom with the cheese & black pepper. Grill (Broil) for 5-8 minutes until cooked & bubbling.

    2. Cut the bread roll in half, rub each half liberally with the garlic clove- this rubs on the lovely garlicky goodness! Toast the roll lightly and spray with the oil spray.

    3. Assemble the 'burger'. Breadroll-mushroom & cheese-onions-jalapenos-red onion-breadroll.

    This is easy, quick, low fat and yummy- good for the BBQ.
  • wannabahotmom
    wannabahotmom Posts: 108
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    bump :)
  • marmitegirly2
    marmitegirly2 Posts: 35 Member
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    Pasta sauce & topping
    Ingredients:
    1 tin chopped tomatoes or plum tomatoes (22 cals)
    garlic finely chopped - I add two-three cloves, but add to taste (8-12 cals)
    1/2 tsp sugar (9 cals)
    splash (about 1 tbsp) balsamic vinegar (15 cals)
    oregano & basil - add to taste, if fresh, add later in the cooking
    1tbsp tomato puree (14 cals)
    1 tsp olive oil (40 cals)
    1 onion (45 cals)
    10 mushrooms sliced (45 cals)
    more garlic - another 2 cloves finely chopped (8 cals)
    spray oil

    Total - 206-210 cals, give or take!

    Recipe:
    Saute onion & half of the mushrooms
    Empty tin tomatoes in pan along with tomoato puree, balsamic, sugar, sauteed mushrooms and onions, dried herbs
    Cook for 10 minutes on hob, adding water if necessary
    Add olive oil and any fresh herbs, cook for remaining five minutes
    In the last five minutes, saute the remaining slice mushrooms and finely chopped garlic
    When ready, I usually stir in the sauce with the pasta and top with the garlic mushrooms. Yum.

    Serves - 2-3 (It serves 2 adults and 2 young children in my house and they wolf it down)
    Takes - 15 mins (while the pasta is cooking)
  • mikethom
    mikethom Posts: 183 Member
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  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 10,390 Member
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  • Amber393
    Amber393 Posts: 523 Member
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    From skinnytaste.com

    Asian Grilled Chicken Recipe
    Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
    Servings: 3 • Size: 2 cutlets • Old Points: 6 pts • Points+: 6 pts
    Calories: 295.9 • Fat: 6.1 • Carbs: 11.4 • Fiber: 1.3 • Protein: 39.9

    6 thin boneless skinless chicken cutlets (3 oz each)

    Marinade:

    2 tbsp lemon juice
    2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    2 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced
    2 green onions, minced
    1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
    1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
    1 tsp honey
    2 tsp sesame oil

    Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the chicken, turn the pieces to coat evenly, cover and place in refrigerator a minimum of three hours, but preferably overnight.

    Preheat grill to high. Grill chicken top side down first until well browned charred, about 5 minutes, turn and cook on the second side about 3 more minutes. Transfer to a serving platter

    Haven't cooked them yet. They are actually in the freezer as part of my big freezer cooking experiment I did last night.
  • inskydiamonds
    inskydiamonds Posts: 2,519 Member
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    This challenge ends tonight, so share your garlic dishes!
  • inskydiamonds
    inskydiamonds Posts: 2,519 Member
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    Time to vote for the best garlic recipe :)

    http://www.scribbld.com/customview.cgi?user=whiskey&styleid=27146

    Voting ends Wednesday June 22nd at 5PM PST!
  • inskydiamonds
    inskydiamonds Posts: 2,519 Member
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    Keep voting :)
  • duffylinn
    duffylinn Posts: 30
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  • Laura_beau
    Laura_beau Posts: 1,029 Member
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  • wannabahotmom
    wannabahotmom Posts: 108
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    NAME OF RECIPE: Chicken Tikka Masala

    INGREDIENTS:
    2 tsp canola oil
    1 small onion, minced
    1 tbsp ginger, peeled and minced
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
    4 oz fat free plain Greek yogurt
    1/2 cup skim milk
    1 tbsp cumin
    1 tbsp garam masala
    1 tsp turmeric
    1/2 tsp chili powder
    16 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size chunks

    DIRECTIONS:
    1. Heat oil in a skillet. Add the onions and cook until golden. Add the garlic and ginger until fragrant.

    2. Mix in the spices and cook for less than a minute.

    3. Mix in the tomatoes, milk, and yogurt. Bring to a simmer and add the chicken. Simmer the sauce with the chicken for 15 minutes.

    CALORIES PER SERVING: 226
    HOW MANY IT SERVES: 4
    OPINIONS ON HOW IT TASTED, ETC: It tasted super delicious. I love Indian food as it is, so this was definitely a plus! If you're curious about the bread in the picture check out my blog: http://lawstudentscookbook.blogspot.com/2011/06/chicken-tikka-masala-and-sweet-potato.html
    PICTURE (optional):
    IMG_5360.jpg
    WOW! I love garlic and I love indian food so I am going to have to try this!!!!
  • inskydiamonds
    inskydiamonds Posts: 2,519 Member
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    Congratulations to metal_beau and her Garlic Portabello Mushroom 'Burger'!

    In the mean time, enter the zucchini cooking challenge :)http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/267772-cooking-challenge-zucchini

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