Sunday, January 25, 2015

Dilled Salmon




  • Dilled Salmon


Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed, fresh
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white-rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream, fat-free
  • 8 1/2 ounces wild Alaskan or Washington salmon, fresh
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil



Preparation
  • Preheat grill or broiler.
  • Prepare dill sauce by combining dill, pepper, mustard, vinegar and sour cream. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Brush salmon with olive oil and grill (or broil) over hot coals for 5 to 8 minutes per side, depending on thickness, or until fish flakes easily with fork. Serve salmon topped with dill sauce.
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 50 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Brussels sprouts, fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper



Preparation
  • Preheat oven to 400°. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Toss brussels sprouts with olive oil and pepper. Place on baking sheet and roast for 30-45 minutes. Shake pan every 5-10 minutes for even browning.
White Rice
Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes or less

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup long grain white rice, cooked
  • 3/4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil



Preparation
  • Prepare rice per package directions, adding olive oil to the water.
Kiwi and Strawberry Dessert
Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 5 minutes or less
Cook Time: 0 minutes

Ingredients
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons sliced strawberries, fresh



Preparation
  • Serve kiwi with strawberries for a refreshing dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories600
Calories from Fat200
Total Fat22 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Cholesterol115 mg
Sodium290 mg
Total Carbohydrate44 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Sugars11 g
Protein54 g
Calcium20%
Vitamin A20%
Vitamin C250%
Iron15%

Sinless Banana Cookies

Beef & Tomato Wrap

Ingredients
  • 1 lettuce leaf
  • 1/4 tomato, medium
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream, reduced fat
  • 1 teaspoon horseradish sauce
  • 1 low carb flour tortilla, 8"
  • 4 ounces deli-style roast beef, low-fat, low-sodium


Preparation

  • Wash and chop lettuce and tomato.
  • Mix sour cream and horseradish; spread over tortilla.
  • Top prepared tortilla with chopped lettuce and tomato. Top with beef.
  • Fold two opposite sides of tortilla in towards the center, and roll up from one of the remaining ends.
  • Enjoy wrap with a calorie free beverage.


Nutrition Facts
Calories310
Calories from Fat90
Total Fat10 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Cholesterol95 mg
Sodium750 mg
Total Carbohydrate23 g
Dietary Fiber12 g
Sugars1 g
Protein33 g
Calcium15%
Vitamin A45%
Vitamin C15%

Basic French Toast Sticks with Strawberries

Ingredients
  • 2 pieces bread, whole wheat
  • 1 egg, large
  • 2 egg whites, uncooked
  • 3 tablespoons milk, fat-free
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • 3 meatless breakfast links (about 1 ounce each)
  • 1/4 cup sliced strawberries, fresh


Preparation

  • Slice bread into finger-sized sticks.
  • Whisk egg and egg whites with milk and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Soak bread pieces, turning over to coat all sides.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon butter in a nonstick skillet to medium; cook bread sticks, turning each once until lightly browned on each side.
  • While french toast is cooking, prepare veggie sausage per package directions.
  • Remove french toast from heat and top with remaining butter and sliced strawberries. Serve with sausage on the side.
  • Enjoy breakfast with a cup of coffee or tea, or other calorie free beverage.

Nutrition Facts
Calories420
Calories from Fat110
Total Fat13 g
Saturated Fat6 g
Cholesterol200 mg
Sodium1,050 mg
Total Carbohydrate34 g
Dietary Fiber8 g
Sugars10 g
Protein39 g
Calcium20%
Vitamin A10%
Vitamin C40%
Iron25%

Feta & Tomato Egg Scramble

Ingredients
  • 1/2 tomato, medium
  • 3/4 cup liquid-egg substitute
  • 1/2 ounce feta cheese, low-fat
  • 1 slice bread, whole wheat
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon jam, all-fruit
  • 6 fluid ounces milk, fat-free
  • 1 tablespoon coffee, instant powder


Preparation

  • Wash and chop tomato.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet lighly coated with non-stick cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  • Add tomato to skillet and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add egg substitute and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until egg is just set.
  • Remove from heat and gently stir in feta cheese.
  • Meanwhile, toast bread and spread with butter and jam.
  • Heat milk in the microwave for 45-60 seconds, add instant coffee (use decaf if desired). Sweeten with artificial sweetener if desired.
  • Serve eggs and toast with café con leche.

Nutrition Facts
Calories390
Calories from Fat120
Total Fat13 g
Saturated Fat5 g
Cholesterol20 mg
Sodium730 mg
Total Carbohydrate31 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Sugars17 g
Protein36 g
Calcium40%
Vitamin A35%
Vitamin C15%
Iron30%

Ham & Lettuce Roll Up Snack

Ingredients
  • 2 lettuce leaves
  • 1 teaspoon mayonnaise, low-fat
  • 2 ounces ham, lean, reduced sodium
  • 4 baby carrots


Preparation

  • Wash lettuce leaves and pat dry with a paper towel; set aside.
  • Spread mayonnaise evenly onto one side of ham slices.
  • Place lettuce leaves over ham, and roll up from one end.
  • Secure roll with a toothpick, if desired.
  • Enjoy with carrots and a calorie free beverage.

Nutrition Facts
Calories100
Calories from Fat35
Total Fat3.5 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Cholesterol25 mg
Sodium560 mg
Total Carbohydrate7 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Sugars4 g
Protein10 g
Calcium4%
Vitamin A180%
Vitamin C15%
Iron8%

Chicken Piccata

 Chicken Piccata


Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
  • 8 1/2 ounces chicken breast, boneless/skinless, raw
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth, fat-free, low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons capers



Preparation

  • Pound boneless, skinless chicken breast between two sheets of waxed paper to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Season chicken with pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet until sizzling. Sauteé chicken breast until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Add broth, lemon juice and capers to chicken, and let boil for 3 minutes or until chicken is cooked thoroughly, turning chicken in sauce.
Broccoli
Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes or less

Ingredients
  • 4 broccoli spears, raw
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter, unsalted, whipped



Preparation

  • Steam broccoli on stove or in microwave until crisp tender. Top with butter.
Spaghetti with Garlic & Oil
Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
  • 1 ounce angel hair spaghetti pasta, uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil



Preparation

  • Prepare pasta per package directions. Drain.
  • Sauté garlic in olive oill and toss with prepared pasta.
Cantaloupe
Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 5 minutes or less
Cook Time: 0 minutes

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup cantaloupe melon balls, fresh or frozen
  • 2 teaspoons golden raisins



Preparation

  • Mix cantaloupe and raisins for a tasty dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories610
Calories from Fat210
Total Fat23 g
Saturated Fat4.5 g
Cholesterol135 mg
Sodium410 mg
Total Carbohydrate47 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Sugars14 g
Protein56 g