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Not-So-Plain Jane
By asally04
Heads Up! These Sloppy Janes are a little sweet, because, well, that's the way we like 'em! If you don't like yours...
- 1 lb. raw extra-lean ground turkey
- 5 small hamburger buns (light, if available)
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup canned no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tbsp. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated)
- 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. dry steak seasoning blend
- dash salt
Easy Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers! With Avocado
By asally04
Crave a veggie burger. One with Panko-crusted edges - infused with tender sweet potato and creamy, rustic white bea...
- 2 cans cannellini white beans, drained
- 1 large sweet potato, baked/peeled/mashed (about 2 cups)
- 2 Tbsp tahini
- 2 tsp maple or agave syrup
- 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning OR Cajun seasoning (or another fave spice!)
- 1/4 cup wheat flour
- optional: additional seasoning (whatever you have on hand - I used a few dashes cayenne, black pepper and a scoop of nutritional yeast)
- salt to taste if needed
- plentiful Panko crumbs
- safflower oil for pan
- burgers: avocado, Dijon mustard, grain buns, romaine, onion, olive oil, pepper
Super-Savory Mashed Butternut Casserole
By asally04
1/6th of recipe (about 3/4 cup): 143 calories, 3g fat, 492mg sodium, 26
- 3 slices center-cut bacon or turkey bacon
- 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet onion
- 1 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown)
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 8 cups cubed butternut squash (click for tips)
- 1 tsp. chopped garlic
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 3 wedges The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
HG's Garlic-Parm Sweet Faux-tato Fries
By asally04
Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe Calories: 198 Fat: 4
- 1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
- 1 tbsp. fat-free sour cream
- 1/4 tsp. ranch dressing/dip seasoning mix
- Dash chili powder
- One 2-lb. or half of a 4-lb. butternut squash (20 oz. once peeled and sliced; click for tips!)
- 1/8 tsp. coarse salt, or more to taste
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
HG's Veggie-Loaded Cashew Chicken
By asally04
Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe (about 1 1/2 cups) Calories: 318 Fat: 9
- 1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth
- 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tbsp. reduced-sodium/lite soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
- 2 cups quartered mushrooms
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tsp. chopped garlic
- 8 oz. raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/8 tsp. each salt and black pepper
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1/4 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- 2 tbsp. chopped scallions
Not-Your-Mom's Tater Tot Casserole
By asally04
PER SERVING (1/6th of casserole, about 1 cup): 273 calories, 7
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 cups frozen chopped spinach
- 2 cups frozen bite-sized mixed veggies
- 2 cups frozen ground-beef-style soy crumbles (like the kind by Boca or MorningStar Farms)
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame
- 1 tsp. chopped garlic
- One 10.75-oz. can 98% fat-free cream of mushroom condensed soup
- 36 frozen Ore-Ida Tater Tots (about 3 cups)
- Optional: salt, black pepper
HG's Nicely Iced Pumpkin-Bread Muffins
By asally04
Serving Size: 1 iced muffin Calories: 137 Fat: 0
- Muffins
- 1 cup Fiber One Original bran cereal
- 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (not packed)
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- One 15-oz. can pure pumpkin
- 1 cup club soda
- 1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
- 1/4 cup sugar-free pancake syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup raisins, chopped
- Icing
- 1/4 cup Cool Whip Free, thawed
- 3 tbsp. fat-free cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tbsp. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated)
Holiday Stuffed Portabellas
By asally04
1/6th of recipe (1 stuffed mushroom): 188 calories, 2
- 6 large portabella mushrooms, stems chopped and reserved
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown)
- One 6-oz. box Stove Top Cornbread Stuffing Mix
- 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
Summer minestrone
By asally04
Nutritional Information (per serving) Calories 187 Total Fat 6g Saturated Fat 1
- 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1/2 bunch(es) (small) basil (about 2 cups)
- 2 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped
- 8 ounce(s) red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 cup(s) low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 small (about 6 ounces) zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 small (about 6 ounces) yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup(s) frozen peas
- 1 cup(s) (from 1 ear) fresh corn kernels
- 1/4 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Country bread, for serving
- Read more: Summer Minestrone Recipe - Woman's Day
Surprise, It's Pumpkin! Enchiladas
By asally04
PER SERVING (1/2 of recipe, 1 enchilada): 188 calories, 2g fat, 948mg sodium, 31g carbs, 5g fiber, 8g sugars, 10
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 2/3 cup canned pure pumpkin (Libby's is the best)
- 1 1/2 tbsp. taco sauce
- 1 tsp. taco seasoning mix
- 2 large corn tortillas
- 3/4 cup red enchilada sauce, divided
- 1 slice fat-free cheddar cheese, halved
- 1/4 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
- Optional: salt, black pepper, fat-free sour cream, chopped scallions