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Turkey Quesadilas
By moninikole
In a nonstick skillet, cook turkey, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 c. chopped red onion
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 c. julienned zucchini
- 1 c. salsa
- 1 c. frozen corn
- 1 c. julienned sweet red pepper
- 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies
- 2 T. minced fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1/2 t. dried oregano
- 1/2 t. ground cumin
- 1/4 t. salt
- 1/8 t. cayenne pepper
- 8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
Biscoff No Bake Cheesecake
By moninikole
1. In a medium bowl, stir together the Biscoff cookie crumbs and melted butter
- For the Crust
- 12 Biscoff cookies, crushed into crumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the Filling
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup Biscoff Spread
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
- For the Garnish
- whipped topping, optional
- Biscoff cookie crumbs, optional
37 Calorie Brownies
By moninikole
Preheat the oven to 400°F
- 3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt (I used vanilla)
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup Cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup Old fashioned rolled oats (like Quaker)
- 1/2 cup Truvia (or any natural/stevia based sweetener that pours like sugar)
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Southwest Corn and Black Bean Salad
By moninikole
Combine all of the ingredients in a largebowl
- 1 (19 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 c. fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
- 8 scallions, sliced
- 1/2 c. diced tomato
- 2 t. fresh lime juice
- 1 t. ground cumin
Aphrodite Salad
By moninikole
Mix
- Red lentil
- Couscous
- Carrots
- Celery
- Red bell pepper
- Parsley
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
- Basil
Ultra Crispy Roasted Potatoes
By moninikole
Adjust oven racks to lower and upper position and preheat oven to 500°F
- 4 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, rinsed, peeled if desired, and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup bacon grease
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 12 sprigs thyme
Easy Lemon Pie
By moninikole
Use mixer and mix all ingredients until fluffy
- 1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8 ounce) container cool whip/whipping cream or coconut milk
- 1 graham cracker crust (I buy this all ready made)
Honey Cornbread Muffins
By moninikole
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 stick butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
Lentil Soup
By moninikole
In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat
- 1 onion, chopped
- ¼ c. olive oil
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 t. dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 t. dried basil
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 2 c. dry lentils
- 8 c. water
- ½ c. spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
- 2 T. vinegar
- salt to tste
- ground black pepper to taste
Best Ever Beef Barley Soup
By moninikole
Brown beef in non-stick fry pan until browned, stirring frequently
- 1 pound boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced carrot
- 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
- 2/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 (8-ounce) package pre-sliced mushrooms
- 2 lbs. fat-free, less-sodium beef base
- 8-10 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup uncooked pearl barley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tbs. garlic