Sheilaolim's profile page
Recipes
Pumpkin Power Muffins
By sheilaolim
Nutritional Value: 160 calories each
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup bran
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (you can also use 1/2 cup of regular milk mixed with 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice, or plain yogurt instead)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds
- 1/3 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons, sesame seeds
Blueberry Banana Muffins
By sheilaolim
Joy Bauer answers our early morning prayers with a recipe to satisfy every sweet tooth
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lowfat buttermilk
- 1/2 cup oat bran
- 1/3 cup whole-wheat flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups mashed banana (about 3 medium)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen, unsweetened
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest (optional)
Cheesy Pizza Pasta
By sheilaolim
Nutrition Information: 1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 290(Calories from Fat 80),Total Fat 9g(Saturated Fat 2 1/2g,T
- 3 3/4 cups uncooked regular or multigrain rotini pasta (12 oz)
- 3/4 lb lean Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
- 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced (6 cups)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic Italian herb pasta sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1 package (6 oz) sliced turkey pepperoni
- 1 bag (8 oz) shredded reduced-fat Italian cheese blend (2 cups)
Quinoa Salad with Asparagus,Dates,and Orange
By sheilaolim
Nutritional Information Amount per serving - 3/4 cup Calories: 164 Calories from fat: 35% Fat: 6
- Salad:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup fresh orange sections (about 1 large orange)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 5 dates, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 pound (2-inch) slices asparagus, steamed and chilled
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper, diced
- Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Mint sprigs (optional)
chicken and bacon wraps
By sheilaolim
Nutritional Information Amount per serving Calories: 433 Calories from fat: 27% Fat: 13g Saturated fat: 2
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 (2.8-ounce) whole wheat flatbreads (such as Flatout)
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 2 cups chopped tomato (about 2 medium)
- 4 center-cut bacon slices, cooked and drained
- 2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
Peppery Monterey Jack Pasta Salad
By sheilaolim
Nutritional Information Servings: 1 1/2 cups Calories 371 Fat 11
- 6 ounces uncooked acini di pepe pasta (about 1 cup)
- 2 1/4 cups diced plum tomato (about 14 ounces)
- 1/3 cup capers, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced pickled banana peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 (16-ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
- 3-4 ounces salami or ham, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Italian Tuna and Brown Rice Salad - Skinnytaste
By sheilaolim
Servings: 4 • Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 3 • Weight Watchers Points+: 4 pt Calories: 157
- 2 cans (4 oz each drained) Italian premium yellowfin canned tuna in oil, drained
- 1 cup cooked and cooled brown rice
- 8 oz frozen classic mixed vegetables (Bird's Eye) cooked and cooled
- 1/4 cup good quality sliced black olives
- 2 tbsp drained capers (plus 1 tbsp of the brine)
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil (I used from the can)
Zucchini Nut Bread - Atkins recipe
By sheilaolim
Phase 2,3 and 4 Serves 18 Net Carbs: 3
- 1 Cup soy flour
- 1 Cup almonds, finely ground
- 1 Cup granular sugar substitute (sucralose)
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 Teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 Teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 Cup canola oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 medium zucchini, coarsely grated
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
Satay Chicken Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Cilantro
By sheilaolim
Nutritional Information Calcium 69 mg Calories 411 Caloriesfromfat 46 % Carbohydrate 16 g Cholesterol 94 mg Fat 21
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 long red chili, thinly sliced
- 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 cups snow peas
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Pesto Halibut Kebabs
By sheilaolim
Make this fresh, colorful 20-minute meal with just 4 simple ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds halibut, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 3 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray