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Roasted-Vegetable Lasagna
By sheilaolim
Use a sharp, potent cheese in this dish for the most flavor
- VEGETABLES:
- 4 red bell peppers
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 large onion, cut into 16 wedges
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- CHEESE MIXTURE:
- 2 cups 2% low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated sharp provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- WHITE SAUCE:
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 9 cooked lasagna noodles
- 2 cups spinach leaves, divided
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil sprigs (optional)
Thai Beef Stir Fry
By sheilaolim
Serves 1
- Beef
- 3 oz beef tenderloin
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cilantro
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
- Stir-Fry
- 1/4 green onion (chopped)
- 4 broccoli florets
- 4 slices yellow peppers
- 1/8 cup bean sprouts
- 8 snow peas
- 1/4 celery stick (sliced)
- 2 cherry tomatoes
- 3 shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
- salt and pepper to taste
Zuppa Toscana lightened up
By sheilaolim
Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 6 Amount Per Serving Calories: 197
- 1 pound hot (spicy) turkey sausage
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1 medium onion ¨C peeled, chopped
- 1-2 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and sliced 1/4¡å thick
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1/2 cup half & half
- salt and freshly-ground black pepper
Easy veggie shrimp stir fry with Udon
By sheilaolim
Serves 4 The skinny 592 calories per serving, 16
- INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 pound whole-grain udon noodles (or whole-wheat pasta)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds frozen shrimp, deveined
- 1 package (16 oz) frozen stir-fry vegetables
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup sauce used for stir-fry, such as teriyaki, hoisin or soy
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions (optional)
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Light Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
By sheilaolim
Feel free to substitute different vinegars and seasoning to your own taste
- 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
Spinach Salad with Spiced Pork and Ginger Dressing
By sheilaolim
Crisp flatbread can round out this satisfying salad supper
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage
- 1 cup red bell pepper strips
- 1/4 cup low-fat sesame ginger dressing (such as Newman's Own)
Quinoa and Spinach Patties
By sheilaolim
Servings: 7 • Serving Size: 2 patties • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 6 pts Calories: 236
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 4 eggs, whisked
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 large scallions, sliced thin
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup steamed spinach, chopped (frozen is fine)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs (for GF, be sure to use GF breadcrumbs)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apple Chutney
By sheilaolim
Pork and apples have long been perfect partners
- 4 center-cut bone-in pork loin chops, 1 inch thick (about 2 lb), trimmed of fat
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 2 medium baking apples, peeled, chopped (2 cups)
Slow Cooker Veggie Chili
By sheilaolim
Add a dash of hot sauce to your bowl for extra heat
- 2 large carrots, diced (1 cup)
- 2 celery ribs, diced (1/2 cup)
- 1 medium-size sweet onion, diced
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 2 (8-oz.) packages sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 large zucchini, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 yellow squash, chopped (1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
- 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce
- 3 cups tomato juice
- 2 (14 1/2-oz.) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 (15-oz.) cans pinto, black, great Northern, or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
Glazed Apples in Caramel Sauce
By sheilaolim
This no-fuss treat comes together in minutes
- Carmel Sauce:
- 4 4 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
- 2/3 2/3 2/3 cup no-sugar-added apple juice
- 2 2 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Caramel Sauce
- 1 1 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup water
- 1 1 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preparation
- 1 1 15 . Combine sugar and water in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat 15 minutes or until golden (do not stir). Brush crystals from sides of pan with a wet pastry brush, if necessary.