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Cashew Chicken
I absolutely LOVE cashew chicken and tried for a long time to find a recipe that compared in taste to one that you would find in a Thai restaurant. Here's a yummy Cashew Chicken recipe I got from the Rachel Ray 30 Minute Meals cookbook and I changed it around a bit based on my own likes/dislikes. It's prefect served over…
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Smothered Mushrooms
Clean Eating Smothered Mushrooms 2 servings Ingredients 2 Large Portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed 1/2 cup low-sodium salsa 2 tbsp green onions, chopped 1/2 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese 2 tbsp sesame seeds Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place mushrooms, upside down on a baking tray and top each with…
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Simple Baked Tofu
This is great in a salad or served with rice/cous cous/quinoa and a veggie. Simple Baked Tofu 2 servings Ingredients 2 tbsp lite tamari sauce 1 tsp EVOO 1 garlic clove, minced 200g low fat tofu Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oil, and garlic. Cut pressed tofu into 3/4…
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Homemade Energy Bars
Homemade Energy Bars Makes 24 bars Ingredients Non-stick spray for pan 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups rolled oats 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt 1/4 cup canola oil Directions Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray 24 muffin cups with non-stick spray. Mix dry…
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Spicy Garbanzo Bean Soup
Spicy Garbanzo Bean Soup 6 servings Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium red sweet pepper, chopped (3/4 cup) 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cups…
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No-Bake, Nut Butter, Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
I got this recipe from Snack Girl (http://www.snack-girl.com/) No-Bake, Nut Butter, Oatmeal Cookie Serves 1 Ingredients 1/3 cup oats 1 1/2 teaspoons nut butter 1/8 cup milk (soy milk, almond milk, etc.) 1 teaspoon raisins 1 teaspoon maple syrup Directions Mix all ingredients in a small bowl with your hands (kids will love…
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Vegetable Paella - made in the microwave
Here's a recipe that my friend sent me for a Vegetable Paella that you make in the microwave. I was hesitant to try it since it was all made in the microwave but she's spent lots of time in Spain so I figured it was worth a shot if she gave her seal of approval. I was pleasantly surprised with how good it tasted and it's…
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Healthy Snack Ideas - newsletter
Here is a great newsletter on healthy snacks - http://www.hearthealthyonline.com/fitness/weight-loss/100-calorie-snack-picks_ss2.html. There are some great ideas on it. Enjoy!!
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Creamy Carrot & Curry Soup
Creamy Carrot & Curry Soup 8 servings Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 pounds of carrots, scrubbed but unpeeled and cut into ½ inch think rounds 1 ½ tbsp curry powder 1 ½ tsp ginger 5 cups reduced sodium chicken broth 1 cup plain non fat yogurt or light…
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Marinated Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Marinated Roasted Pork Tenderloin Serves 4 Ingredients 1 pork tenderloins 1 tbs light soy sauce 1 tbs honey 1 clove garlic, crushed 0.5 tsp finely chopped ginger 1/3 tsp five spice powder or cinnamon Instructions 1. Place all ingredients in a glass bowl, mix to coat pork. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning pork…
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Filet of sole stuffed with spinach & feta
Filet of sole stuffed with spinach & feta 4 servings Ingredients: 1 med. onion, chopped 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. olive oil 4 pieces fresh filet of sole 1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and all liquid squeezed out thoroughly 1/2 - 3/4 bar Feta cheese Seasoned bread crumbs 1 lemon Butter Directions: 1. Saute chopped onion…
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Miso-Glazed Salmon
Miso-Glazed Salmon 4 servings Ingredients: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons hot water 2 tablespoons miso (soybean paste) 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick) Cooking spray 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives Preparation 1. Preheat broiler. 2. Combine first 4 ingredients,…
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Linguine with Chick Peas & Tomatoes
Linguine with Chick Peas & Tomatoes 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (1 lb.) can low sodium tomatoes, chopped with juice 1 (8 oz.) can low sodium tomato sauce 2 tbsp. minced parsley 1/2 tsp. dried basil, crumbled 1/2 tsp. oregano, crumbled 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1 can cooked chick peas, rinsed & drained 8 oz.…
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Farfalle With Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes and Feta
Farfalle With Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes and Feta Ingredients 8 ounces farfalle pasta 1 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved 3 cups spinach 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. 2. Place the cheese in a large bowl; top with the spinach. Before…
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Slow Cooker Curry Chicken
Slow Cooker Curry Chicken - from Women's Health Mag *information added to database Serves 4 2 cup(s) chicken breast cut in chunks 1 each large red and green pepper 2 small onions cut same size as peppers 3 cloves of garlic minced 3 tablespoon(s) curry paste 3 tablespoon(s) brown sugar or maple syrup skim milk 3…
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Cavatappi with Spinach, Garbanzo Beans, and Feta
Here is a recipe I tried last night from Cooking Light and it tasted great!! This yields 12 servings but you can certainly cut it down to make the number of servings you need. I added sun dried tomatoes to my mixture and it would be good with chicken or shrimp added to it. **I put the nutritional info. in the database…
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Pasta w/ Shrimp, Zucchini and Mushrooms
Pasta w/ Shrimp, Zucchini and Mushrooms from Lighthearted Everyday Cooking 2 cups dry Penne ** I use brown rice pasta because I'm on a gluten-free diet 1 tbsp canola or olive oil 1 zucchini, julienned 6 mushrooms, sliced 10 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 clove garlic, minced 1 medium tomato, diced 1/4 cup chopped…