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Hello! I am looking for simple and easy recipes. I am not big on lettuce, tomatoes, onions, celery, mushrooms, broccoli, cabbage, etc. so it is hard to find recipes that I like. Please share your recipes. Thanks

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  • lk27
    lk27 Posts: 267 Member
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    Last night I made some great chicken stir fry.

    1 Foster Farms Teriyaki chicken breast
    1/2 bag of broccoli slaw (has shreaded broccoli, carrots and cabbage)
    1/2 bag of snow peas
    1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
    1 tbsp Yoshida's Sauce (or any sweet & sour or teriyaki sauce)

    Heat oil in skillet. Cut chicken breast into chunks. Cook chicken. Add in broccoli slaw, snow peas, soy sauce, and sweet & sour sauce. Cook unitl veggies are tender (mine took 5-8 min).

    I could only eat 1/2 and had the other 1/2 for lunch today. Total is only about 330 calories.
  • mebinathens
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    Last night I made some great chicken stir fry.

    1 Foster Farms Teriyaki chicken breast
    1/2 bag of broccoli slaw (has shreaded broccoli, carrots and cabbage)
    1/2 bag of snow peas
    1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
    1 tbsp Yoshida's Sauce (or any sweet & sour or teriyaki sauce)

    Heat oil in skillet. Cut chicken breast into chunks. Cook chicken. Add in broccoli slaw, snow peas, soy sauce, and sweet & sour sauce. Cook unitl veggies are tender (mine took 5-8 min).

    I could only eat 1/2 and had the other 1/2 for lunch today. Total is only about 330
    but a tinge of soy sauce
  • dcdickerson2
    dcdickerson2 Posts: 65 Member
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    For Dessert: 1 package instant fat free sugar free pudding mix (chocolate! or other), 2 Cups unsweetened Almond Milk (only 40 cal/cup), dollop of lite whipped topping. Divide into four cups/dishes immediately after mixing and refrigerate for up to 3 days. (if it lasts that long!). Don't put the topping on until ready to serve. Only 75 calories.

    For added pizazz, crumble a quarter graham cracker on top for a pudding "pie" flavor.
  • labrennan
    labrennan Posts: 132 Member
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    dessert sounds very good
  • Judway
    Judway Posts: 246 Member
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    try skinnytaste,com excellent recipe site has nutritional info all broken down
  • bookin01
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    It all sounds so good! Thank you!
  • bookin01
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  • mariacolumbus
    mariacolumbus Posts: 227 Member
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    HERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO SPAGHETTI....QUICK, EASY, NUTRICIOUS AND VERY LOW CAL!!!

    SPAGHETTI SQUASH BAKE
    SERVES 8 / 230 CALORIES PER SERVING

    1 SPAGHETTI SQUASH
    2 CUPS MARINARA
    1 EGG
    1.5 CUPS MOZERELLA CHEESE
    1 LB GROUND TURKEY
    1 CAN DICED TOMATOES – DRAINED
    ITALIAN SEASONING
    ONION - DICED

    WITH A SHARP KNIFE, PIERCE HOLES IN SQUASH.
    MICROWAVE SQUASH FOR 10 MINUTES AND LET SIT IN MICROWAVE FOR ANOTHER 5 MINUTES AFTER COOKING

    SLICE IN HALF LENGTHWISE
    SHRED INSIDE WITH FORK TO MAKE “SPAGHETTI”

    BROWN GROUND TURKEY, ADD ITALIAN SEASONING, ONION

    AFTER TURKEY IS BROWNED, ADD DICED TOMATOES & HALF OF THE MARINARA – KEEP WARM

    MIX BEATEN EGG AND ½ CUP MOZERELLA

    IN ROUND CASSEROLE DISH, LAYER SPAGHETTI – ON BOTTOM AND UP SIDES

    EGG/MOZERELLA MIXTURE

    TURKEY / TOMATO/MARINARA MIXTURE

    TOP WITH REMAINING MOZERELLA CHEESE

    BAKE 350 FOR 20 MINUTES
  • bookin01
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  • ELIZACAY236
    ELIZACAY236 Posts: 39 Member
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  • kristal_1973
    kristal_1973 Posts: 33 Member
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    Bump for later, gotta try that Spaghetti Squash bake, sounds YUMMO!!!!
  • bethvandenberg
    bethvandenberg Posts: 1,496 Member
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    chop up the veggies you do like and saute up, add some chicken or lean meat and sautee till cooked. Add a sauce that you like and either some cooked pasta or rice or diced up sweet potatoes and enjoy...

    Big salads, with lean meats,

    Chili's (ground turkey or white bean)

    I make spaghetti and make my own sauce with diced tomatoes, and some tomatoe sauce and some spices and veggies then you can blend it to be smooth so you don't have chuncky if you don't like it.
  • chrissy10taylor
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    ok ...I am totally new to this. Stupid question ... What does "bump" mean?
  • Dammitviv
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    HERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO SPAGHETTI....QUICK, EASY, NUTRICIOUS AND VERY LOW CAL!!!

    SPAGHETTI SQUASH BAKE
    SERVES 8 / 230 CALORIES PER SERVING

    1 SPAGHETTI SQUASH
    2 CUPS MARINARA
    1 EGG
    1.5 CUPS MOZERELLA CHEESE
    1 LB GROUND TURKEY
    1 CAN DICED TOMATOES – DRAINED
    ITALIAN SEASONING
    ONION - DICED

    WITH A SHARP KNIFE, PIERCE HOLES IN SQUASH.
    MICROWAVE SQUASH FOR 10 MINUTES AND LET SIT IN MICROWAVE FOR ANOTHER 5 MINUTES AFTER COOKING

    SLICE IN HALF LENGTHWISE
    SHRED INSIDE WITH FORK TO MAKE “SPAGHETTI”

    BROWN GROUND TURKEY, ADD ITALIAN SEASONING, ONION

    AFTER TURKEY IS BROWNED, ADD DICED TOMATOES & HALF OF THE MARINARA – KEEP WARM

    MIX BEATEN EGG AND ½ CUP MOZERELLA

    IN ROUND CASSEROLE DISH, LAYER SPAGHETTI – ON BOTTOM AND UP SIDES

    EGG/MOZERELLA MIXTURE

    TURKEY / TOMATO/MARINARA MIXTURE

    TOP WITH REMAINING MOZERELLA CHEESE

    BAKE 350 FOR 20 MINUTES

    This sounds really good, I'm going to have to try it. Thanks for posting!
  • tnshahud
    tnshahud Posts: 163
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    BUMP for ideas!!
  • cvgamb
    cvgamb Posts: 5 Member
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    Try this recipe we made it last week and it was really good and filling and only 130calories.

    Enchilada Soup



    Ingredients:
    3 1/2 cups beef broth
    2 cups water
    1/2 pound 95% lean ground beef
    1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
    1 garlic clove, pressed
    1/4 cup masa harina (instant corn masa mix) or all-purpose flour
    2 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce
    1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
    1 cup thinly sliced zucchini
    1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
    2 tablespoons lime juice
    Grated Monterey Jack cheese (optional)

    Directions:1.Using Easy Read Measuring Cups, measure broth and water; set aside. In (4-qt.) Dutch oven, cook beef over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking beef into crumbles. Add bell pepper and garlic to Dutch oven; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add masa harina, enchilada sauce, beans, broth and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer. 2.Add zucchini to soup; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and lime juice. Ladle soup into bowls; sprinkle with cheese, if desired.Yield: 8 servings (about 10 cups)

    Nutrients per serving: (about 1 1/4 cups): Calories 130, Total Fat 3.5 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 10 g, Sodium 680 mg, Fiber 3 g
  • sthrnspirit
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    WOW.....THIS SOUNDS DELICIOUS.....GOING TO MAKE IT FOR SURE.


    HERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO SPAGHETTI....QUICK, EASY, NUTRICIOUS AND VERY LOW CAL!!!

    SPAGHETTI SQUASH BAKE
    SERVES 8 / 230 CALORIES PER SERVING

    1 SPAGHETTI SQUASH
    2 CUPS MARINARA
    1 EGG
    1.5 CUPS MOZERELLA CHEESE
    1 LB GROUND TURKEY
    1 CAN DICED TOMATOES – DRAINED
    ITALIAN SEASONING
    ONION - DICED

    WITH A SHARP KNIFE, PIERCE HOLES IN SQUASH.
    MICROWAVE SQUASH FOR 10 MINUTES AND LET SIT IN MICROWAVE FOR ANOTHER 5 MINUTES AFTER COOKING

    SLICE IN HALF LENGTHWISE
    SHRED INSIDE WITH FORK TO MAKE “SPAGHETTI”

    BROWN GROUND TURKEY, ADD ITALIAN SEASONING, ONION

    AFTER TURKEY IS BROWNED, ADD DICED TOMATOES & HALF OF THE MARINARA – KEEP WARM

    MIX BEATEN EGG AND ½ CUP MOZERELLA

    IN ROUND CASSEROLE DISH, LAYER SPAGHETTI – ON BOTTOM AND UP SIDES

    EGG/MOZERELLA MIXTURE

    TURKEY / TOMATO/MARINARA MIXTURE

    TOP WITH REMAINING MOZERELLA CHEESE

    BAKE 350 FOR 20 MINUTES
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  • Kissybiz
    Kissybiz Posts: 361 Member
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    Last night I made crunchy cajun oven fried chicken:

    1 boneless skinnless chicken breast (I like to beat it to flatten it a little with a tenderizer, but you don't have to)
    1/2 container of plain yogurt
    1 cup corn flakes (put them in a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin)
    1/4 tsp cajun seasoning

    Cover the chicken with yogurt and then dip it in the corn flakes, making sure it's well covered. Please on a cookie sheet sprayed with Pam. Sprinkle cajun seasoning on it and bake it in the 400 degree oven until brown and crispy and juice runs clear. (do not turn the chicken)

    Serve with any type of steamed veggies of your choice or a salad. (I love steamfresh veggies you cook in the microwave)
  • delilah47
    delilah47 Posts: 1,658
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    How about breakfast? I sometimes eat this for a quick dinner as well.

    French Toast

    2 slices of Sara Lee 45 calorie bread (wheat or multi-grain)
    1/3 cup egg substitute
    Cinnamon (to taste)
    2 tbsp Sugar free or lite maple syrup
    Pan spray


    Spray a large fry pan (10 inch or so) and pre-heat on medium. Meanwhile, pour the egg substitute into a paper plate (or a regular plate), swirl cinnamon in. Dip each slice of bread until all the egg substitute is absorbed, turning to coat both sides. Put slices side-by-side in the fry pan. Cook each side until done, apply syrup and enjoy!

    Since this bread is"airy" it absorbs the egg substitute easily. Sometimes I use more. This breakfast lasts me until lunch time because it has plenty of protein from the egg substitute and volume from the bread.

    Calories with lite syrup is about 230.

    You can cook this at a higher temperature, but if not watched carefully, it will burn.
  • delilah47
    delilah47 Posts: 1,658
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    Last night I made some great chicken stir fry.

    1 Foster Farms Teriyaki chicken breast
    1/2 bag of broccoli slaw (has shreaded broccoli, carrots and cabbage)
    1/2 bag of snow peas
    1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
    1 tbsp Yoshida's Sauce (or any sweet & sour or teriyaki sauce)

    Heat oil in skillet. Cut chicken breast into chunks. Cook chicken. Add in broccoli slaw, snow peas, soy sauce, and sweet & sour sauce. Cook unitl veggies are tender (mine took 5-8 min).

    I could only eat 1/2 and had the other 1/2 for lunch today. Total is only about 330
    but a tinge of soy sauce

    @mebinathens

    is there an echo in here??:huh:
    this is posted right under lk27's recipe and it's identical