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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. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Serve hot. Servings: [...]

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 and simmer for about 10-14 minutes (or until the carrots are [...]

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 teaspoon pepper (or to taste) Preparation: 1. In a skillet over medium heat, [...]

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 (to taste) Preparation: 1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until lightly [...]

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 (or to taste) Preparation: 1. Place the potatoes and garlic in a sauce pan, [...]

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. 3. Place them in a shallow bowl with lid 4. Mix together [...]

Roasted Parmesan Potatoes recipe – 171 calories Ingredients: 5 medium white potatoes 1/3-1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1-2 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon italian seassoning 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste) 1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste) Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Wash the potatoes and cut them into [...]

Oven-Baked Tender Carrots recipe – 100 calories Ingredients: 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced into round chunks 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup beef broth garlic powder (or other seasoning, as desired) Preparation: 1. Place the carrots in oven-safe baking dish with lid. 2. Pour in some beef broth (the more carrots, the more broth you [...]

Nippy Carrots recipe – 48 calories Ingredients: 3 cups sliced carrots 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon preapared horseradish 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon sugar fresh dill, to taste (optional) Preparation: 1. Combine the carrots and horseradish with 2 tablespoons water and place in a tightly covered baking dish. 2. Bake at 350° [...]

Korean Mushroom Kebabs recipe – 158 calories Ingredients: 12 ounces large white mushrooms, cleaned, cut in 1/2-inch slices 2 medium green peppers, deseeded, cut into 1 1/2-inch squares 2 bunches large green onions, white parts cut in 1/2-inch pieces, chop1/4 cup of the green parts & set aside 4-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/4 cup [...]

Szechuan Broccoli and Cauliflower recipe – 54 calories Ingredients: 3 cups broccoli florets 3 cups cauliflower florets 1 carrot, scrubbed and thinly sliced on the diagonal 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 green onion, thinly sliced on the diagonal 3 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon chili paste 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh [...]

Southwestern Onion Rings recipe – 171 calories Ingredients: 2 large sweet onions 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1-2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon sugar Preparation: 1. Slice the onions into 1/4″ [...]

Potato Cups with Marinated Cucumber Slices recipe – 55 calories Ingredients: 2 cups shredded potatoes 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated 2 tablespoons onion, minced freshly cracked peppercorn freshly grated nutmeg kosher salt butter, to grease the muffin tins parsley (to garnish) Marinated cucumber slices 1 English cucumber 1/2 teaspoon fresh mint, minced 1 dash cayenne [...]

Stir-Fried Spinach With Garlic and Lemon Zest recipe – 84 calories Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh spinach 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated 1 tablespoon olive oil salt, to taste ground pepper, to taste Preparation: 1. Carefully rinse the spinach in several changes of water. 2. Discard the tough stems and any damaged [...]

Japanese Meat and Potato Korokke (Croquettes) recipe – 173 calories Ingredients: 1 lb potatoes 1/4 lb ground beef 1 egg flour 1/2 onion 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped panko (breadcrumbs) vegetable oil (for frying) 1/2 teaspoon salt pepper (to taste) Preparation: 1. Peel and cut the potatoes into medium chunks. 2. Boil the potatoes until [...]

Easy Glazed Carrots recipe – 128 calories Ingredients: 6 cups fresh carrot slices 1/4 cup butter 1 tablespoon sugar (or brown sugar) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt fresh ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups water Preparation: 1. In a saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, salt, pepper and water. Add the carrots. 2. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Nutty Green Beans recipe – 172 calories Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed 4 tablespoons walnuts or pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons lite olive oil 1/4 teaspoon black pepper lemon wedges (for garnish) Preparation: 1. In a large non-stick skillet, bring an inch of water to a boil. [...]

Asparagus and Tomato Skillet recipe – 138 calories Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes 1 1/2 lbs asparagus 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion 3 slices bacon, fried, drained and crumbled 1 tablespoon water 3 tablespoons vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation: 1. Saute the onion in the bacon drippings until tender. 2. Add the [...]

Green Beans and Basil Salad recipe – 150 calories Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs green beans, topped, tailed and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1 clove garlic, finely minced 2 scallions, chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper, to taste [...]

Cambodian Grilled Corn recipe – 183 calories Ingredients: 6 ears corn, husks and silk removed 2 green onions (white parts only), thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oils 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons water vegetable oil, for brushing Preparation: 1. Prepare the charcoal grill or preheat an ungreased [...]

Healthy Cucumber-Tomato Salad recipe – 40 calories Ingredients: 1-2 medium tomatoes, cubed 1 large cucumber, cubed fresh basil, chopped 1/2 small onion, chopped garlic salt pepper Preparation: 1. Add the tomatoes, cucumber and onion to a tupperware bowl (or any bowl with a cover). 2. Add some chopped basil, garlic salt and pepper to taste. [...]

Stuffed Mushrooms recipe – 99 calories Ingredients: 6 large mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped 2 slices bacon, finely diced 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 small tomato, finely diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/4 onion, finely chopped 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F [...]

Japanese Broccoli Salad recipe – 62 calories Ingredients: 2 lbs (1 kg) broccoli, cut into florets 2 tablespoons soy sauce For the dressing 1 1/2 cm Karashi mustard (or about 1 teaspoon English mustard) 1 tablespoon soy sauce Preparation: 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. 2. Throw in the broccoli florets. [...]

Lemon Dill Twice Baked Potatoes recipe – 137 calories Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed) 1/4 cup butter, melted 4 teaspoons lemon juice 1/3 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 dash pepper Preparation: 1. Scrub the potatoes and bake at 425° F [...]