Recipes

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

Low-Fat Chicken Enchiladas 1 pkg. fat-free tortillas, large ones (usually 10 to pkg.) 1 T. margarine (or cooking spray) 1/2 C. chopped onion 1 fresh garlic clove, minced 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies, drained 1/2 C. nonfat sour cream 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can fat free condensed cream of chicken soup 1 1/2 C. cubed, cooked chicken breast … [Read more...] about Low-Fat Chicken Enchiladas

Low Fat Crockpot Red Beans Over Spanish Rice Ingredients 2 cups dry red beans or dry red kidney beans 5 cups water Nonstick cooking spray 4 cups water 2-1/2 cups chopped onion 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 6 3/4-ounce package Spanish rice mix Lime wedges (optional) Directions 1. Rinse beans. … [Read more...] about Low Fat Crockpot Red Beans Over Spanish Rice