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Zucchini-Pineapple Bread
By naqgal90
Nutrition facts per serving: 107 calories, 3 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 13 mg cholesterol, 20 g carbohydrates, 2 g
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1 egg or ¼ cup egg substitute
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1 ½ cups zucchini chunks
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
Balsamic Glazed Butternut Squash
By naqgal90
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 (20-ounce) package peeled cubed butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Tzatziki
By naqgal90
This yogurt-based spread/dip/salad is a must at most Greek-style meals
- 1 large English (hothouse) cucumber, or 2 medium cucumbers
- 4 cups (1 quart) whole-milk or low-fat yogurt, drained in a yogurt cheese maker or cheesecloth for 24 hours
- 1 to 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or rice wine vinegar
- 1 large English (hothouse) cucumber, or 2 medium cucumbers, about 1 pound
- 32 ounces whole-milk or low-fat yogurt, drained in a yogurt cheese maker or cheesecloth for 24 hours
- 1 to 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 ounce garlic oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or rice wine vinegar
Hearty Meatball Stew
By naqgal90
For the meatballs: Place the bread and 3 tablespoons water into a medium bowl
- Meatballs:
- 1 slice white sandwich bread, torn into small pieces
- 8 ounces 20-percent-fat ground beef (about 8 ounces)
- 2 sweet mild Italian sausages, casings removed
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Hearty Meatball Stew:
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 pound large white mushrooms, quartered
- One 8 to 10-ounce russet potato, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/3-inch slices
- 4 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch-long pieces
- One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Gobble, Gobble Cranberry Grilled Cheese
By naqgal90
PER SERVING (entire recipe): 305 calories, 6g fat, 886mg sodium, 35g carbs, 5
- 2 slices light bread
- 2 tsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown), room temperature
- 1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp. jellied cranberry sauce
- 2 oz. cooked and sliced lean skinless turkey breast
- 1 slice fat-free American cheese
Blueberry Cream Cheese Tarts
By naqgal90
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 12 vanilla wafers
- 1 (21-ounce) can blueberry filling, or other pie filling
Chipotle Vinaigrette
By naqgal90
Perk up any salad with this Southwestern dressing
- 1 item(s) canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded, or less to taste
- 4 tsp fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts
- 1 Tbsp walnut oil
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp table salt
Lemon Bars
By naqgal90
ixzzPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and place the oven rack in the center of the oven
- Shortbread Crust:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) confectioner's (powdered or icing) sugar
- 1 cup (130 grams) all purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Lemon Filling:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh lemon juice (approximately two large lemons)
- 1 tablespoons (5 grams) grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) all purpose flour
- Garnish:
- Confectioner's (powdered or icing) sugar
- Lemon Zest - The yellow outer rind of the lemon that contains the fruit's flavor and perfume
Salmon Salad Wrap Filling
By naqgal90
Mix all the ingredients in a medium bowl
- 1 1/3 cup canned salmon, drained
- 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup dill pickle, chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning
Maximum Veggie Hungry Chick 'Fredo
By naqgal90
Entire recipe: 288 calories, 4
- 4 oz. raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups bagged broccoli cole slaw
- 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic
- 2 wedges The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- Seasonings: salt, black pepper