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Apricot-Espresso Glazed Roast Pork Loin
By sunitagt
Per serving: 258 calories; 9 g fat (3 g sat, 4 g mono ); 71 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 11 g added sugars; ...
- 1 3-pound boneless pork loin, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder, (see Note)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
HG's Grilled Juicy Fruit Kebabs & Dip
By sunitagt
PER SERVING (1/4th of recipe, 1 kebab with about 3 tbsp
- Dip
- 6 oz. fat-free plain Greek yogurt (like Fage Total 0%)
- 1 tbsp. granulated white sugar
- 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
- Kebabs
- 1 cup 1-inch pineapple chunks (about 1/4th of a pineapple)
- 1 cup 1-inch mango chunks (about 1 mango)
- 1 cup 1-inch peach or nectarine chunks (about 2 peaches or nectarines)
- 1 cup 1-inch banana chunks (about 1 large banana)
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Thai Chicken Wrap
By sunitagt
Calories: 339 Carbohydrates: 26
- For the chicken filling:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger or 1/2 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1/4 cup water or stock
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons sliced shallots
- 1 tablespoon Asian chili sauce or to taste
- 1 sliced Thai chili pepper (very spicy, so optional)
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
- For the Wrappings and Toppings:
- 18 whole large lettuce leaves (about 3 lettuce heads)
- 1/2 pound young raw green beans, thinly sliced on the diagonal
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 1 cucumber, cut into strips with your peeler or mandoline
- 1 large carrot, shredded
- Fresh mint, cilantro and basil
- Cut limes
- Asian chili sauce
- For the Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup Asian fish sauce
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
Slow Cooker Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo
By sunitagt
1. In slow cooker, combine onion, garlic, carrots, bell pepper, and chicken breasts
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 (16-ounce) bag baby carrots
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 6 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
- 1 (16-ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
- 3 tablespoons skim milk
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 5 oz frozen fully cooked shrimp, thawed
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 oz Pasta
HG's Chop-Chop Beef Stir-Fry
By sunitagt
PER SERVING (entire recipe): 293 calories, 6
- 1/2 cup fat-free beef broth
- 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/2 tbsp. reduced-sodium/lite soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp. chopped garlic
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 4 oz. raw lean beefsteak filet
- Dash salt, or more for optional seasoning
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 2 tbsp. chopped scallions
- Optional garnish: thinly sliced scallions
HG's Pineapple 'Peño Chicken Bites
By sunitagt
Serving Size: Entire recipe (12 pieces) Calories: 334 Fat: 4
- 2 tbsp. whole-wheat flour
- 5 oz. raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 12 bite-sized pieces
- Dash each salt and black pepper
- 2 tbsp. fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
- 2 tbsp. pineapple juice (from a can of pineapple chunks packed in juice)
- 1 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 tbsp. sweet Asian chili sauce
- 1/4 cup canned pineapple chunks in juice, drained and roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp. sliced jalapeño pepper (see HG Tip)
- 2 tbsp. shredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese
HG's Veggie-Loaded Spaghetti Amore
By sunitagt
1/2 of recipe (about 1 2/3 cups): 312 calories, 3
- 4 oz. uncooked high-fiber spaghetti
- 1/2 cup creamy tomato soup with 4g fat or less per serving (like Amy's Chunky Tomato Bisque)
- 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
- 1/8 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 cup chopped portabella mushrooms
- 1 cup chopped zucchini
- 1/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/3 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 tbsp. reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
Country Potato Salad
By sunitagt
Per serving: 138 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono ); 58 mg cholesterol; 20 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 6...
- 2 pounds small potatoes, preferably heirloom
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 ounces smoked ham, sliced into strips
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, or scallions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, or dill
- 3/4 cup nonfat buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon peanut or canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped
Smoked Salmon Rolls with Fresh Basil, Cream Cheese and Capers
By sunitagt
1. Place each slice of salmon on a work space
- 12 4"x2" 1/2" slices smoked salmon
- 3/4 cup cream cheese
- 3/4 cup fresh basil
- 2 Tbsp capers
HG's Buffalo-Style Blue Cheese Burger Patties
By sunitagt
1/4th of recipe (1 patty): 183 calories, 7g fat, 547mg sodium, 2g carbs,
- 1 lb. raw extra-lean ground beef (4% fat or less)
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 tbsp. Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp. each salt and black pepper