Diet and Weight Loss Programs

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Recipes

Bean and Squash Soup

Bean and Squash Soup 2 cups dry multi-type beans, sorted, rinsed, and drained 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced 4 cups water 2 cups vegetable broth 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (8-ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon marjoram 1/8 teaspoon ground … [Read more...] about Bean and Squash Soup

Lowfat Potato and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 5 red potatoes, scrubbed 1 leek, chopped 1 red onion, diced 4 tablespoons garlic, crushed 2 jalapeno peppers, minced 3 cups mixed greens 1 cup carrots, chopped 4 tomatoes, chopped 2 cups canned plum tomatoes, chopped 1 quart vegetable stock and water 1 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Directions: Combine all the … [Read more...] about Lowfat Potato and Vegetable Soup

Corn Stuffed Tomatoes

Makes 6 servings 6 large ripe, firm tomatoes 4 ears corn, or 2 cups corn kernels 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped chives or scallion greens 2 tbsp. low fat or fat free mayonnaise 1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. salt 6 tbsp. grated low fat or fat free Cheddar cheese If you are serving this … [Read more...] about Corn Stuffed Tomatoes

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

4 (6-ounce) skinless boneless chicken breast halves ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons light or fat free mayonnaise, divided Cooking spray 6 tablespoons mango chutney, divided 4 (1 ounce) slices sour dough bread 2 cups trimmed argula 1. Prepare grill. 2. Sprinkle chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black … [Read more...] about Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

Sweet Cabbage Salad

6 cups shredded cabbage (about ½ head) 1 cup shredded carrot (about 1 medium) 1 cup chopped green bell pepper (about 1 medium) ½ cup chopped red onion ½ cup sugar ½ cup white wine 2 tablespoons olive oil [I would personally not use the oil, only olive oil spray] 1 teaspoon dried mustard ½ teaspoon celery seeds ½ teaspoon salt 1. Combine first 4 … [Read more...] about Sweet Cabbage Salad

Fresh Corn Saute

I love corn like this. I like to add garlic (either fresh or powder) and sage. I'm a big fan of sage. PAM 4 cups fresh corn kernels, cut from cob (or 4 cups frozen whole kernel corn) 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon seasoned salt Dash of pepper Chopped parsley Spray a skillet with Pam. Add the rest of the ingredients, except chopped parsley, … [Read more...] about Fresh Corn Saute