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Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions
By Beckylynn
1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 large red onions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1 red or green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 beef flank steak, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 7- to 8-inch flour tortillas, warmed
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained, warmed
Trimmed down cheddar & chive duchess potatoes (made with cauliflower)
By Beckylynn
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- oil mister or cooking spray
- 1 lb. yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 lb. cauliflower, broken into florets
- 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 c. skim milk
- 1/4 c. fat-free plain yogurt
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp. minced chives
Slow Cooker Beef Chili Recipe
By Beckylynn
In a small skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper, celery and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer ...
- 1/2 pound ground beef X Enhance the Flavor With Johnsonville Italian Sausage. Save Now >
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Dash hot pepper sauce
Homemade chips and salsa
By Beckylynn
This basic recipe is endlessly adaptable: substitute any other sweet and flavorful tomato for the grape tomatoes;...
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 1/4 medium red onion
- 1 cup cilantro (leaves and stems, rinsed and drained)
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- juice of 1 lime
- Baked Tortilla Chips
- 12 corn tortillas (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- sea salt
- lime (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the tortillas into six even slices. [For a fun, kid-friendly alternative, cut the tortillas into fun shapes using cookie cutters!]
- In a large bowl, toss the tortilla slices in olive oil until evenly coated.
- Lay the slices in a single, even layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until crisp and lightly browned. Check after 10 minutes and rotate the pan if necessary.
- Immediately toss the hot tortilla chips in a bowl with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lime (if desired).
Petite Turkey Meatloaves
By Beckylynn
Preheat the oven to 350°
- 1/2 small onion, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1.3 lb 99% lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 1/4 cup ketchup + 2 tbsp
- 2 tsp worcesterchire sauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp marjoram
- salt
Chiseled Chicken Parm
By Beckylynn
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees
- olive oil spray
- 2 4-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 tablespoon reduced-fat parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 tablespoon fat free milk
- 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup Nan's Marinara Sauce or other low-fat marinara sauce (or more to taste—see recipe on next page)
- 1 ounce (1/2 cup) finely shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 ounce reduced-fat parmesan cheese or 1 ounce finely shredded parmesan cheese
Vegan Parmesan Orzo Primavera
By Beckylynn
This vegan orzo vegetable dish can be a main meal or side dish
- 1 cup orzo
- 14 ounces vegetable broth
- 2 1/2 cups mixed fresh or frozen vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, tomato, corn, edamame and green onions
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Parsley, chopped for garnish
- 2 tablespoons vegan Parmesan cheese
Pumpkin Pancakes
By Beckylynn
1. Mix dry ingredients in large bowl, making a hole in the center
- 3 cups flour
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 . tsp. ginger
- 2 T brown sugar
- 2 cups pumpkin puree or canned pumpkin
- 2 1/2 cup sour milk* (more or less depending on moistness of pumpkin)
- 3 eggs
Healthy Eggplant Parmesan
By Beckylynn
1. Preheat oven to 375°. 2
- Eggplant:
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 cups whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 2 (1-pound) eggplants, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- Cooking spray
- Filling:
- 1/2 cup torn fresh basil
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (16-ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Remaining ingredients:
- 1 (24-ounce) jar premium pasta sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) finely grated fontina cheese
Peppers Stuffed with Quinoa, Spinach and Feta Cheese
By Beckylynn
Cook spinach and corn according to package directions and set aside