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Green Beans recipe – 74 calories
August 19, 2009 – 3:17 am | Comments Off
Green Beans recipe – 74 calories

Green Beans recipe – 74 calories
Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, partially drained
1 tablespoon bacon grease
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
Preparation:
1. Add all ingredients to a saucepan.
2. …

Tomato on Toast recipe – 131 calories
August 19, 2009 – 3:14 am | Comments Off
Tomato on Toast recipe – 131 calories

Tomato on Toast recipe – 131 calories
Ingredients:
2 slices tomato
1 slice toasted English muffin
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
1 dash Italian seasoning
Preparation:
1. Put the tomato slices on top of a toasted
English muffin (optional: butter …

Creamy Bruschetta recipe – 177 calories
August 19, 2009 – 3:12 am | Comments Off
Creamy Bruschetta recipe – 177 calories

Creamy Bruschetta recipe – 177 calories
Ingredients:
1 bread baguette
2 tomatoes, diced
1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 minced garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Preparation:
1. Cut the bread into 1-inch slices and …

Pizza Sauce recipe – 173 calories
August 19, 2009 – 3:09 am | Comments Off
Pizza Sauce recipe – 173 calories

Pizza Sauce recipe – 173 calories
Ingredients:
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato puree
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/4 cup water
Preparation:
1. Combine all …

Boiled Baby Carrots recipe – 154 calories
August 19, 2009 – 3:06 am | Comments Off
Boiled Baby Carrots recipe – 154 calories

Boiled Baby Carrots recipe – 154 calories
Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package fresh baby carrots
1/3 cup honey
1 cup apple juice
3/4 cup water
Preparation:
1. Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat; cover …

Stuffed Jalapenos recipe – 73 calories
August 19, 2009 – 3:05 am | Comments Off
Stuffed Jalapenos recipe – 73 calories

Stuffed Jalapenos recipe – 73 calories
Ingredients:
12 pickled jalapeno chilies
1/2 cup (2 oz.) sharp cheddar chesse, shredded
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
12 pimento strips
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Preparation:
1. Rinse and drain the …

Potato-Cabbage Chowder recipe – 139 calories
August 19, 2009 – 3:02 am | Comments Off
Potato-Cabbage Chowder recipe – 139 calories

Potato-Cabbage Chowder recipe – 139 calories
Ingredients:
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 3 cups)
2 cups chopped cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill or
1/2 teaspoon dried …

Simple Coleslaw recipe – 127 calories
August 19, 2009 – 2:58 am | Comments Off
Simple Coleslaw recipe – 127 calories

Coleslaw recipe – 127 calories
Ingredients:
4 lbs shredded cabbage
1 large carrot, shredded
1/2 sweet red pepper, shredded
1/2 green pepper, shredded
1/2 white onion or red onion, shredded
1 celery rib, shredded
For the dressing
2 ounces sour cream
3 fluid ounces …

Four Pepper Dip or Dressing Recipe – 42 calories
August 19, 2009 – 2:56 am | Comments Off
Four Pepper Dip or Dressing Recipe – 42 calories

Four Pepper Dip or Dressing Recipe – 42 calories
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons sweet red peppers
1-4 chipotle chile in adobo (with or without the seeds)
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon sweet paprika (or hot paprika)
1 small onion, …

Peas with Mushrooms recipe – 93 calories
August 19, 2009 – 2:48 am | Comments Off
Peas with Mushrooms recipe – 93 calories

Peas with Mushrooms recipe – 93 calories
Ingredients:
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (10ounce) package frozen green peas, cooked
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1 tablespoon butter
1 dash nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/8 …

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus recipe – 180 calories
August 19, 2009 – 2:46 am | Comments Off
Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus recipe – 180 calories

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus recipe – 180 calories
Ingredients:
1 lb asparagus (washed)
6 slices bacon
extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper(to taste)
Preparation:
1. Cut 1/2 inch to 1 inch off the end of the asparagus (the …

Garlicky Roasted Mushrooms recipe – 58 calories
August 19, 2009 – 2:44 am | Comments Off
Garlicky Roasted Mushrooms recipe – 58 calories

Garlicky Roasted Mushrooms recipe – 58 calories
Ingredients:
2 lbs small white
mushrooms
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic, to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, …

Vegetable Bacon Saute recipe – 117 calories
August 19, 2009 – 2:41 am | Comments Off
Vegetable Bacon Saute recipe – 117 calories

Vegetable Bacon Saute recipe – 117 calories
Ingredients:
3 slices bacon, chopped
1 (8ounce) bag shredded carrots
1 (6ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
1/2 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed salt and pepper …

Raw Asparagus Pesto recipe – 143 calories
August 19, 2009 – 2:39 am | Comments Off
Raw Asparagus Pesto recipe – 143 calories

Raw Asparagus Pesto recipe – 143 calories
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups diced fresh asparagus
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
1. Put all the ingredients in a food processor.
2. Slowly add …

Black Bean Dip recipe – 132 calories
August 19, 2009 – 2:35 am | Comments Off
Black Bean Dip recipe – 132 calories

Black Bean Dip recipe – 132 calories
Ingredients:
1 (15 1/2ounce) can black beans (drained)
1 (4ounce) jar Goya pimento peppers (chopped)
5 scallions (chopped)
1 (15 1/2ounce) can Goya black bean soup
1 lime (squeezed)
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon …

Sweet Tomato Pizza Sauce recipe – 68 calories
August 19, 2009 – 2:34 am | Comments Off
Sweet Tomato Pizza Sauce recipe – 68 calories

Sweet Tomato Pizza Sauce recipe – 68 calories
Ingredients:
1 (28ounce) can tomato pure
3 cloves fresh minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon minced carrots
1 teaspoon dried onions, minced or chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 …

German Cabbage Soup recipe – 170 calories
August 19, 2009 – 2:32 am | Comments Off
German Cabbage Soup recipe – 170 calories

German Cabbage Soup recipe – 170 calories
Ingredients:
1 small cabbage, chopped
4 slices bacon
6 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups diced potatoes
1/2 cup minced onions
sour cream (for garnish)
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
Preparation:
1. Put the chopped cabbage …

Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe – 168 calories
August 19, 2009 – 2:30 am | Comments Off
Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe – 168 calories

Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe – 168 calories
Ingredients:
7 cups baking potatoes, cubed and peeled
6 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon pepper …

Mexican Salsa recipe – 40 calories
August 19, 2009 – 2:28 am | Comments Off
Mexican Salsa recipe – 40 calories

Mexican Salsa recipe – 40 calories
Ingredients:
2 large tomatoes, chopped
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 small white onions, chopped
18 sprigs cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons lime juice (or apple cider vinegar)
1 …

Spicy Vinegared Cucumbers recipe – 4 calories
August 19, 2009 – 2:26 am | Comments Off
Spicy Vinegared Cucumbers recipe – 4 calories

Spicy Vinegared Cucumbers recipe – 4 calories
Ingredients:
1-2 medium cucumber
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 cup water
Preparation:
1. Slice the cucumbers lengthwise into quarters (seed if desired).
2. Chop them into chunks.