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Mohambra
By Lv2Cook
Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise, discarding seeds and membranes
- 2 pounds red bell peppers (about 4 medium)
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 9 (6-inch) pitas each cut into 8 wedges
Warm Chicken-and-Asparagus Salad
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (2-inch) diagonally sliced asparagus
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breasts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Cooking spray
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 (10-ounce) bag Italian-blend salad greens (about 6 cups)
Potato-Watercress Soup
By Lv2Cook
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 cups cubed peeled Yukon gold or baking potato
- 3 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 3/4 cup minced trimmed watercress
- OR
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Gruyère (1 ounce)
- OR
- 1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese (1 ounce)
Quick-and-Easy Pizza Crust
By Lv2Cook
Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 package quick-rise yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water (120º to 130º )
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
Romaine Salad with Tangy Lemon-Dijon Dressing
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl, and stir with a whisk until well-blended
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 8 cups torn romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- Cracked pepper (optional)
- 6 tablespoons plain croutons
Skillet Tortilla Casserole
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Heat oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn thawed and divided
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can no-salt-added whole tomatoes undrained and chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained
- 1 (4 1/2-ounce) can chopped green chiles
- 6 corn tortillas quartered (6-inch)
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro divided
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup sliced radishes
- 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
Mediterranean Wrap
By Lv2Cook
Preheat broiler. Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl, and set aside
- 3/4 cup chopped tomato
- 1 tablespoon diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 cup hot cooked jasmine or long-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- OR
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 3/4 cup diced zucchini
- 3/4 cup diced yellow squash
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled Feta cheese
Cinnamon-Apple Cake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Beat 1 1/2 cups sugar, margarine, vanilla, and cream cheese at medium speed of a mixer until...
- 1 3/4 cups sugar divided
- 1/2 cup stick margarine softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 ounces block-style fat-free cream cheese softened (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 cups chopped peeled Rome apple (about 2 large)
- Cooking spray
Mystic Pizza
By Lv2Cook
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour divided
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons quick-rise yeast (1 package)
- 1/2 cup warm water (105º to 115º)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons cornmeal
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- OR
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
- 3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese
Mocha-Chocolate Trifle
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 (18.25-ounce) package light devil's food cake mix
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
- 3 cups cold fat-free milk
- 1 (5.9-ounce) package chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1/2 cup Kahlúa (coffee-flavored liqueur)
- OR
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 (8-ounce) carton frozen fat-free whipped topping thawed
- 1/2 cup (about 4 bars) chopped reduced-fat chocolate toffee crisp bars (such as Hershey's Sweet Escapes)