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Guacamole with Pistachios
By sheilaolim
Serves 4-6 Guacamole is often embellished upon with interesting garnishes but pistachios just might make the most ...
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup hulled pistachio seeds
- kosher salt, as needed
- 1 small white onion
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 jalapeños
- 3 ripe Hass avocados
- 2 limes
Hot and Sour Soup - WW
By sheilaolim
Low in calories and fat, and very quick to prepare, Hot and Sour Soup is a delicious change of pace from the usual ...
- 4 cup(s) fat-free chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp asian hot sauce, or chili paste, or to taste
- 2 cup(s) shiitake mushroom(s), sliced
- 1/3 cup(s) bamboo shoots, sliced
- 9 oz firm tofu, about 1 cup, diced
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch, mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 medium scallion(s), sliced
Fresh Summer Tomato Pasta with Lemon, Garlic and Capers
By sheilaolim
Set a large pot of water on the stove to boil for the pasta
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 6 medium lemons)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes (about 5 medium), chopped
- 1/2 cup (packed) chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 jar (2 ounces) capers, drained
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound dried pasta, such as penne
Pumpkin Nut Muffins - Skinny Taste
By sheilaolim
Servings: 12 • Size: 1 regular sized muffin • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts Calories: 162
- 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour (King Arthur)
- 3/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour (King Arthur)
- 3/4 cup raw sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- baking spray
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Cheesy Meatloaf Minis
By sheilaolim
Calories 254 Fat 11.4 g Satfat 5
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs (about 1 ounce)
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup, divided
- 3 ounces white cheddar cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Chicken-Peanut Chow Mein
By sheilaolim
Nutritional Information Calories: 471 (17% from fat) Fat: 8
- 1 cup precut matchstick-cut carrot
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 2 (6-ounce) packages chow mein noodles
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, divided
- 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 cup presliced mushrooms
- 2 teaspoons bottled fresh ground ginger (such as Spice World)
- 1 cup (1-inch) sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
Smoky Salty Caramel Corn
By sheilaolim
1. Line 1 large, rimmed baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil or parchment paper; set aside
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels, freshly popped
- 1 (6-ounce) can whole smoked almonds
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mojito
By sheilaolim
The secret to a good mojito is lots of fresh mint, muddled with fresh lime juice, and a good quality clear, light r...
- 20 rinsed fresh mint leaves (each about 1 1/2-inch long)
- 2 teaspoons superfine sugar
- 4 to 5 tablespoons light rum
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 4 to 6 tablespoons chilled soda water
- 1 sprig of fresh mint
Chicken Parmesan - Healthy
By sheilaolim
Ellie Krieger makes this healthier verson of chicken Parmesan
- 4 slices whole-wheat bread (1-ounce each)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 (6 ounce) skinless boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 1 jar good-quality marinara sauce (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons (1/2-ounce) shredded Parmesan
Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce
By sheilaolim
Serve quick-cooking pork tenderloin in a zesty Dijon mustard sauce over egg noodles for dinner tonight
- 2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut crosswise into 12 (1-inch-thick) slices
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch