Low Fat Food

Baby Corn with Straw Mushrooms Ingredients: 12 oz. babycorn (cut into halves if large) 8 oz. straw mushrooms (rinsed and drained well) 4 oz.bamboo shoots (cut into 1/16" x 5/8" x 1?" slices) 3 oz. peapods 2 garlic cloves (remove skin and chopped fine) or 2 t. minced garlic 1 1/4 t. salt 2 T.cooking oil (peanut or other oil) 2 T.chicken … [Read more...] about Baby Corn with Straw Mushrooms

Omelet Mexicano This recipe is easy to double, and it tastes great any time of the day! Ingredients egg substitute (or egg whites) 1/2 cup fat-free milk 1 tbsp canned, prepared chili beans 2 tbsp chopped onion 1 tbsp fat-free sour cream 1 tbsp salsa 1 tbsp Instructions 1. Spray a small … [Read more...] about Omelet Mexicano

Cool 'n Creamy Beet Soup This soup should not be served icy cold, but just under room temperature. Ingredients 2 cups thinly-sliced green cabbage 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup) 4 cups non-fat, reduced-sodium beef or chicken broth, divided 2 cans (15 oz. each) … [Read more...] about Cool ‘n Creamy Beet Soup

Glazed Chicken-Broccoli Stir-Fry 1 Family size bag quick cooking boil in bag rice or 3 cups hot cooked rice cooking spray 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces 3 cups broccoli flowerets 4 green onions, sliced 1/4 cup spicy honey barbecue sauce 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 1/4 … [Read more...] about Glazed Chicken-Broccoli Stir-Fry

Lowfat Spicy Pinto Beans Makes: 7 cups Ingredients: 2 cups dried pinto beans, soaked 5 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 onion, chopped 1/4 cup green onions, chopped 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 tomatoes, diced 1/4 cup … [Read more...] about Lowfat Spicy Pinto Beans

Tomato, Squash and Onion Casserole 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 tsps. minced garlic 3 small onions, sliced 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. freshly-ground pepper 1 tbsp. each fresh thyme, oregano and basil (or 1 tsp. each, dried) 1 medium zucchini, washed, cut into thin slices (about 1/2 pound) 1 medium yellow squash, washed, cut into thin slices (about 1/2 … [Read more...] about Tomato, Squash and Onion Casserole

Cabbage Salsa 1 small head of cabbage, finely shredded Juice of one orange Juice of one lime 1-teaspoon salt 1-teaspoon sugar 1-tablespoon tequila 1 ripe plum tomato, finely diced* 1-2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño, finely diced 1 tablespoon olive oil Put shredded cabbage in glass bowl. Mix orange juice, lime juice, salt, sugar and … [Read more...] about Cabbage Salsa

Honey Grilled Chicken 6 chicken breasts skinned and boned 1 juice of 2 limes 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste 1 teaspoon paprika 2 tablespoon honey 2 dash tabasco sauce (to 3 drops) Place chicken in a shallow pan. Combine remaining ingredients, except tomato and cilantro, pour over chicken and marinate for 15 minutes per side. Lift chicken … [Read more...] about Honey Grilled Chicken

Low-Fat Honey Yogurt Blend 1 2/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder 3 3/4 cups water 1/4 cup honey 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt In a 2-quart casserole, blend dry milk and water with whisk. Stir in honey and vanilla. Microwave at High for 8 too 14 minutes, or until temperature registers 190F, stirring after half the … [Read more...] about Low-Fat Honey Yogurt Blend

Low-Fat Grilled Vegetables on Focaccia 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or wine vinegar 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 2 large red and/or yellow sweet peppers 2 medium zucchini, halved crosswise and sliced thinly lengthwise 1 medium eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices 1 12-inch round … [Read more...] about Low-Fat Grilled Vegetables on Focaccia