Low Fat Protein Shake 10/05/2011
crushed ice 1/2 cup plain low fat yogurt 1/2 cup frozen blueberries (or any fruit) 1 scoop whey protein 1/4 cup water Blend all together and enjoy! Add Comment Savory Poultry Burgers 06/13/2011
Grill, broil or pan-fry these delicious burgers. Ingredients: 2 cups packed baby spinach 16 oz ground turkey or ground chicken breast 2 Tbls. honey dijon mustard 1 small bunch chives (1/3 cup snipped) 1 tsp. all purpose seasoning 1/4 cup panko or regular bread crumbs For Serving: 3 Tbls. low fat mayo 2 tsp. dijon mustard 2 Tbls. snipped fresh chives lettuce, cheese slices, tomato slices 4 whole grain buns Preheat or prepare the grill. Rinse spinach leaves. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add spinach with water still clinging to the leaves. Saute the spinach until wilted. In a bowl, combine ground turkey or chicken, seasoning, spinach and bread crumbs. Mix well. Shape into 4 patties about 1/2 inch thick. Oil the grill grates and grill patties 6-8 minutes per side or until thoroughly cooked. If you use a grilling thermometer, the temperature should register 165 degrees. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine mayo, mustard and chives. Spread on the cooked burgers along with your favorite toppings (tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, etc.) Enjoy! Pasta Fagioli 06/13/2011
I love this recipe because it's hearty and uses only one pan! Serves: 8 Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 18 minutes Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons low sodium chicken broth 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 can (14.5 ounces) italian style diced tomatoes 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) or 1 carton reduced sodium chicken broth 3 cups water 8 ounces (2 cups) small, whole wheat pasta shells 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 bunch fresh kale (discard stems, cut into 1 inch pieces, washed) 2 cans small white beans, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional) 1/4 teaspoon pepper Grated Parmesan for serving 1) Heat 2 tablespoons of chicken stock in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. 2) Stir in tomatoes, broth and 3 cups of water. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Add pasta and Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring, 5 minutes. 3) Stir in kale; cook 5 minutes more. Reduce heat to medium and stir in beans, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Heat through. 4) Ladle into bowls; garnish with Parmesan. Mangia! |
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