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Tuna Melt
By barbie24
Calories: 209; Fat: 7g; Protein: 18g; Carbs: 17g; Fiber: 3g; Cholesterol: 29mg; Sodium: 497mg * Serving size: 1 br
- 2 5-ounce cans chunk light tuna (see Tip), drained
- 1 medium shallot, minced (2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Dash of hot sauce
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 4 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Turkey Empanaditas
By barbie24
Calories: 110; Fat: 3.4g; Protein: 6
- Filling:
- Cooking spray
- 12 ounces ground turkey breast
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (6-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato paste
- 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (about 13 1/2 ounces)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup ice water
Tuna, Arugula, and Egg Salad with Pita Chips
By barbie24
Calories: 269; Fat: 17.1g; Protein: 13
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups loosely packed baby arugula
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup very thinly vertically sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 hard-cooked large eggs, halved
- 1 (5-ounce) can light tuna in olive oil, drained
- 2 ounces plain pita chips
Celery and Parsley Salad
By barbie24
Calories: 129; Fat: 10.8g; Sodium: 242mg * Serving size: 1 1/2 cups
- 3 cups thinly diagonally sliced celery
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 3/4 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery leaves
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ounce shaved fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Chocolate-Hazelnut Meringues
By barbie24
Calories: 135; Fat: 4.3g; Protein: 2
- 5 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 1/3 cup blanched whole hazelnuts, toasted and finely chopped
Brown Sugar Broiled Grapefruit
By barbie24
Calories: 138; Fat: 5g; Protein: 2g; Carbs: 24g; Fiber: 2g; Cholesterol: 15mg; Sodium: 8mg * Serving size: 1/2 gra
- 2 red or pink grapefruit
- 8 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or cardamom
- 2 teaspoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons nonfat or low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramelized Scallops and Sugar Snap Peas
By barbie24
Calories: 185; Fat: 1.3g; Protein: 29
- SCALLOPS:
- 3 1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided
- 5 teaspoons water, divided
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 large sea scallops (about 12 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
- 2 lime wedges
- SUGAR SNAP PEAS:
- 6 ounces sugar snap peas
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Four-Mushroom Pesto Pizza
By barbie24
Calories: 398; Fat: 15.2g; Protein: 17
- 12 ounces refrigerated fresh pizza dough
- Cooking spray
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 (4-ounce) packages fresh exotic mushroom blend
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons refrigerated pesto
- 3 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup)
Irish Coffee
By barbie24
Calories: 111; Fat: 3.7g; Protein: 0
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup Irish whiskey, divided
- 1/4 cup sugar, divided
- 4 cups strong coffee, divided
Chicken Carne Asada Tacos with Pickled Onions and Spicy Black Beans
By barbie24
Calories: 496; Fat: 19.6g; Protein: 33
- Tacos:
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 medium red onion, thinly vertically sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 1 cup diced peeled avocado (about 1 avocado)
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled Cotija cheese
- Lime wedges (optional)
- Black Beans:
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (15-ounce) can organic no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro