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Black Bean Salsa recipe – 127 calories
Black Bean Salsa recipe – 127 calories Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 garlic clove 1 small tomato, seeded & chopped 1/4 cup chopped green onion 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded & chopped 2 tablespoons snipped cilantro 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon finely shredded lime peel 1 tablespoon olive [...]
Continue reading...Chicken Salad in Tomato Shells recipe – 115 calories
18. August 2009
Chicken Salad in Tomato Shells recipe – 115 calories Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breast 10-12 small roma (or plum) tomatoes 1 tablespoon butter 4 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery 3 drops liquid smoke 4 tablespoons light mayonnaise 2 tablespoons almonds, chopped and toasted 1/2 cup chiffonade arugula 2 teaspoons [...]
Continue reading...Curried Cauliflower recipe – 93 calories
18. August 2009
Curried Cauliflower recipe – 93 calories Ingredients: 2 cups cauliflower florets 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 fresh tomato, peeled & chopped 2 teaspoons lite olive oil 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated salt (to taste) Preparation: 1. Steam the cauliflower for about 5 minutes, reserve 1/2 cup of [...]
Continue reading...Vegetable Soup with Chicken recipe – 104 calories
18. August 2009
Vegetable Soup with Chicken recipe – 104 calories Ingredients: 1 chicken thighs, on bone 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder 3 medium potatoes 1 large sweet potato 1 head cauliflower 2 large carrot 1 cup butternut squash 2 large celery rib 1 large turnip 1 1/2 cups rutabaga 1 parsnip (optional) salt and pepper, to taste [...]
Continue reading...Zucchini Cakes recipe – 158 calories
18. August 2009
Zucchini Cakes recipe – 158 calories Ingredients: 2 cups shredded zucchini 1 egg 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon mustard 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F; grease a baking sheet. 2. In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, egg, bread crumbs, mustard, [...]
Continue reading...Grilled Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic recipe – 10 calories
18. August 2009
Grilled Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic recipe – 10 calories Ingredients: 24 cherry tomatoes 4 garlic clove, cut into slivers 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary (1/4 tsp. dried) 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation: 1. Remove the tomato stems. With the tip of a sharp knife, [...]
Continue reading...Tossed Vegetable Salad recipe – 119 calories
18. August 2009
Tossed Vegetable Salad recipe – 119 calories Ingredients: 4 cups teared lettuce 2 large tomatoes, chopped 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 yellow pepper, chopped 1 orange bell pepper, chopped 1 small green pepper, chopped 3 small garlic cloves 6 green onions, chopped 2 teaspoons basil 2 teaspoons parsley 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/3 [...]
Continue reading...Pickled Beets recipe – 127 calories
18. August 2009
Pickled Beets recipe – 127 calories Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans sliced beets 2/3 cup cider vinegar 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup sliced onion 5 cloves, whole 1 cinnamon stick Preparation: 1. Drain the beets, reserving about 2/3 cups of the liquid (if necessary add water to make 2/3 cups of liquid). 2. In a [...]
Continue reading...Parmesan Waffle Fries recipe – 145 calories
18. August 2009
Parmesan Waffle Fries recipe – 145 calories Ingredients: 1 (22 ounce) package frozen waffle-shaped French fries 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 tablespoon parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1-2 tablespoons oil Preparation: 1. Heat the oven according to package directions and cook the French fries until crisp. 2. While the [...]
Continue reading...Dilled Corn and Peas recipe – 61 calories
18. August 2009
Dilled Corn and Peas recipe – 61 calories Ingredients: 2 cups corn kernel (fresh or frozen) 2 1/2 cups snap peas (fresh or frozen) 1 small sweet red pepper, julienned 1/4 teaspoon dill weed 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup water 1/8 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1/8 teaspoon pepper (or to taste) Preparation: 1. Place [...]
Continue reading...Asparagus and Water Chestnuts recipe – 58 calories
18. August 2009
Asparagus and Water Chestnuts Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package cut frozen (or fresh) asparagus 1 (5 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained 1/4 cup red onion, diced 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon butter (optional) Preparation: 1. Heat the olive oil and butter (optional) in a skillet over medium-high heat. 2. [...]
Continue reading...Apple-Raisin Salad recipe – 194 calories
18. August 2009
Apple-Raisin Salad recipe – 194 calories Ingredients: 1 head cabbage 1/2 cup apples (diced) 1/2 cup seedless raisins 1/4 cup nuts (chopped) 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 teaspoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1-2 pinch pepper (or to taste) 1-2 pinch paprika (or to taste) 1/8 cup orange [...]
Continue reading...Scandinavian Cucumber Salad recipe – 117 calories
18. August 2009
Scandinavian Cucumber Salad recipe – 117 calories Ingredients: 3 small cucumbers, thinly sliced 1/2 cup sour cream 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 pinch dill weed 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar Preparation: 1. Combine the sour cream, dill weed, vinegar, parsley and sugar. 2. Gently add the [...]
Continue reading...Fresh Cream of Tomato Soup recipe – 119 calories
18. August 2009
Fresh Cream of Tomato Soup recipe – 119 calories Ingredients: 4 cups ripe tomatoes (approximately 5 large tomatoes), peeled, seeded and chopped 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery 1/3 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion 1/2-1 cup light cream 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon fresh basil or fresh dill, chopped (optional) salt, to [...]
Continue reading...Braised Brussels Sprouts with Vinegar and Dill recipe – 40 calories
18. August 2009
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Vinegar and Dill recipe – 40 calories Ingredients: 3 lbs Brussels sprouts 2 tablespoons wine vinegar 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped salt and pepper , to taste Preparation: 1. Trim the Brussels sprouts; half if desired. 2. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook the Brussels sprouts for about 8 [...]
Continue reading...Czech-Style Sauerkraut recipe – 150 calories
18. August 2009
Czech-Style Sauerkraut recipe – 150 calories Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can sauerkraut 1 cup sweetened applesauce 1 medium onion 1 medium potato 4 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon caraway seeds Preparation: 1. Place the sauerkraut and the liquid, butter and caraway seeds in a large saucepan over medium heat. 2. When the mixture begins to bubble [...]
Continue reading...Horiatiki (Greek Salad) recipe – 156 calories
18. August 2009
Horiatiki (Greek Salad) recipe – 156 calories Ingredients: 4-5 large ripe tomatoes 1 cucumber 1 dozen olives 1 green bell pepper 1 large red onion 1/4 lb Feta cheese, crumbled or sliced top quality extra virgin olive oil dried oregano sea salt pickled hot pepperoncini peppers (for garnish) 1 tablespoon water Preparation: 1. Wash and [...]
Continue reading...Pumpkin Cookies recipe – 59 calories
18. August 2009
Pumpkin Cookies recipe – 59 calories Ingredients: 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 cup margarine or butter, softened 1 egg 1/4 cup ground flax seeds 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup Splenda granular 2 cups whole weat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon [...]
Continue reading...Oven-Roasted Green Beans recipe – 55 calories
18. August 2009
Oven-Roasted Green Beans recipe – 55 calories Ingredients: 3/4 lb fresh green beans, boiled to crisp-tender 2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 1 small onion, peeled and sliced into thin rings 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar salt (to taste) freshly ground black pepper (to taste) Preparation: 1. [...]
Continue reading...Chiles Toreados recipe – 108 calories
18. August 2009
Chiles Toreados recipe – 108 calories Ingredients: 12-16 hot peppers (serranos or jalapenos are best) vegetable oil (for rubbing the chili peppers) coarse salt (to taste) lime wedges (optional) Preparation: 1. Preheat a small cast iron skillet over medium high heat (these may also be grilled outdoors, if so adjust the cooking time accordingly for [...]
Continue reading...Avocado and Jalapeno Pepper Salad recipe – 195 calories
18. August 2009
Avocado and Jalapeno Pepper Salad recipe – 195 calories Ingredients: 4 ripe avocados (halved, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch wedges) 1-2 large red or green jalapeno peppers, seeded and thinly sliced 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/4 cup cilantro leaf salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste) Preparation: 1. Arrange the avocado slices on [...]
Continue reading...Cauliflower Soup recipe – 127 calories
18. August 2009
Cauliflower Soup recipe – 127 calories Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower, separated into florets 1 cup half-and-half cream 1 medium onion, sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon instant chicken bouillon 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation: 1. In a large saucepan, bring two cups of water to [...]
Continue reading...Mint Cucumber Salad recipe – 72 calories
18. August 2009
Min Cucumber Salad recipe – 72 calories Ingredients: 3 medium cucumbers (peeled, seeded and thinly sliced) 2 tablespoons heavy cream 8 ounces plain yogurt 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt, to taste 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation: 1. Place the cucumbers [...]
Continue reading...Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote) recipe – 183 calories
18. August 2009
Mexican corn on the cob (Elote) recipe – 183 calories Ingredients: 4 ears corn, shucked 3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation: 1. Prepare the grill. 2. In a small [...]
Continue reading...Roasted Fingerling Potatoes recipe – 159 calories
18. August 2009
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes recipe – 159 calories Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fingerling potatoes 4-5 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 medium sweet onion, sliced thin and seperated into rings 1-2 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped salt and pepper , to taste Preparation: 1. Cut the potatoes into 1/2 to 1 inch sections. 2. Place [...]
Continue reading...Radish and Cilantro Relish recipe – 57 calories
18. August 2009
Radish and Cilantro Relish recipe – 57 calories Ingredients: 2 cups radish, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup onions, chopped 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons lime juice, salt and pepper, to taste Preparation: 1. Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl. 2. Cover and refrigerate for [...]
Continue reading...Endive, Radicchio and Arugula Salad recipe – 143 calories
18. August 2009
Endive, Radicchio and Arugula Salad recipe – 143 calories Ingredients: 2 spears endives, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped 1/3 lb baby arugula, washed, dried, and thinly chopped 1 small radicchio, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped For the dressing 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard shaved Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar [...]
Continue reading...Cream of Carrot Soup recipe – 166 calories
18. August 2009
Cream of Carrot Soup recipe – 166 calories Ingredients: 5 cups carrots, peeled and diced 1 1/2 cups non-dairy coffee creamer 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 2 small onions, peeled and diced 1 tablespoon butter 6 cups water 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper [...]
Continue reading...Norwegian Creamed Cabbage recipe – 115 calories
18. August 2009
Norwegian Creamed Cabbage recipe – 115 calories Ingredients: 1 lb cabbage, chopped 1 2/3 cups milk 4 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon salt, to taste pepper, to taste Preparation: 1. Boil the cabbage for about 30 minutes (until tender); drain well. 2. Mix together the milk, flour and [...]
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18. August 2009
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