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Sesame Brown Rice Salad with Shredded Chicken and Peanuts
By dashy_65
Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- 1 cup long-grain brown rice
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts, divided
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 4 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Lemon-Scented Blueberry Cupcakes
By dashy_65
Preheat oven to 350°. Place 12 decorative paper muffin cup liners into muffin cups
- Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups (about 6 3/4 ounces) plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 10 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
- Frosting:
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Fresh blueberries (optional)
Hearty Quinoa with Sautéed Apples and Almonds
By dashy_65
Place quinoa in a fine sieve; place sieve in a large bowl
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup finely diced carrot (about 2)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground curry OR cinnimon
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced unpeeled Granny Smith apple (about 1)
- 3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- dried crancerries to taste
Lentil Chili
By dashy_65
In a Dutch oven, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 can (49 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups lentils, rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Raspberry Coffee Cake
By dashy_65
In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt
- GLAZE:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon fat-free milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Directions
Marinated Balsamic Bean Salad
By dashy_65
Combine the first 5 ingredients in a colander; rinse and drain
- 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn
- 1 cup frozen cut green beans
- 1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans
- 1 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Cheesy Corn and Green Chile Casserole
By dashy_65
In Medium bowl, combine all ingds
- 1/2 C. cornmeal
- 1 t. B.P.
- 1/4 t. salt
- 2 (15 oz) cans cream style sweet corn
- 2 (4.5 oz) cans chopped green chiles
- 6 oz (1 1/2 C) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 egg whites
- Paprika
Grasshopper Cheesecake
By dashy_65
Place brownies in a medium bowl
- 4 individually wrapped fat-free chocolate fudge brownies, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 t. skim milk
- 1 (24 oz) carton 1% low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 (8 oz) tubs light cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup green creme de menthe
- 2 t. vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- 14 T. fat-free hot fudge topping
- 2 creme de menthe chocolately mint thins, shavedd
Refried Beans
By dashy_65
Mash pinto beans and liquid with potato masher in large bowl
- 2 15-oz. cans pinto beans, including liquid
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 5 green onions, white and pale green parts chopped ( 1/4 cup)
- 1 Tbs. ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
- 1 Tbs. lime juice
- 2 tsp. lime zest
- 4 Tbs. chopped cilantro
Seven-Vegetable Salad
By dashy_65
In a saucepan, bring 2 in
- 1 cup cut fresh green beans
- 1 cup fresh sugar snap peas
- 1 cup sliced yellow summer squash
- 1 cup sliced zucchini
- 1/2 cup julienned onion
- 2 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup coarsely grated carrots
- 2/3 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
- 4 teaspoons minced chives
- 2 teaspoons dried basil