Friday, September 10, 2010

Easy To-Go Breakfast Bars (LOW FAT)

February 11, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Weight Loss Recipes

Ingredients:
1/3 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup lowfat/fat free hot cocoa mix
1 tablespoon peanut butter
cup of coffee
plastic wrap
Instructions:
Mix together oatmeal, cocoa mix and peanut butter.  Pour coffee and stir in until mixture is well moistened.  Spread mixture on a piece of plastic wrap and shape into a bar.  Cover with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
Make several at the [...]

Eggplant Parmesan (LOW FAT)

February 11, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Weight Loss Recipes

Ingredients:
1 eggplant pared and sliced 1/2″ thick
1 egg white, lightly beaten with 2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup seasoned italian bread crumbs
1 cup reduced fat spaghetti sauce
3/4 cup shredded fat free mozzerella cheese
Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions:
Coat eggplant with egg white, then dust with bread crumbs. Arrange on baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for [...]

Mock Potato Salad (LOW CARB)

February 11, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Weight Loss Recipes

Ingredients:
1 medium size head of cauliflower(broken into small florets)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
3 green onions
1 finely chopped jalapeno pepper or 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper (optional)
salt and pepper
optionally 2 packet sugar substitute depending on how you like your potato salad, it’s good with or without this!
Instructions:
Cook cauliflower in boiling water [...]

Loaf Pudding (LOW GI)

February 11, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Weight Loss Recipes

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of raisins
1 tablespoon rum (optional)
4 slices Oatbran and Honey bread
2 tablespoons hazelnut spread
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup caster sugar
1 cup low-fat milk
1 tablespoon custard powder
Instructions:
Spread the hazelnut spread thickly over 2 slices of the bread. Scatter with raisins. Make sandwiches by adding the remaining bread. Cut each sandwich into quarters [...]

Pea Soup (LOW GI)

February 11, 2010 by admin  
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Ingredients:
1/2 ounce unsalted butter
2 leeks, chopped, washed and well drained
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 1/2 pints chicken or vegetable stock
10 ounces shelled or frozen peas
1 round lettuce, washed and chopped up
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
Ground black pepper
Instructions:
Melt the butter in a saucepan.  Cook leeks with thyme and garlic on low [...]

Island White Fish (LOW FAT)

February 11, 2010 by admin  
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Ingredients:
1 medium sweet onion
1 large green bell pepper, sliced
1 large zucchini, sliced
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 – 14 1/2 ounce can diced diced tomatoes (Italian seasoned)
16 ounces firm mild white fish
olive oil cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional: large green olives sliced in half
Instructions:
Slice onion, bell pepper and zucchini and set aside. Mix [...]

Mashed Almost Potatoes (LOW CARB)

February 11, 2010 by admin  
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Ingredients:
1 bag frozen cauliflower
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
2 teaspoon garlic
salt and pepper
Instructions:
Cook cauliflower as usual until just tender and drain. Run through food processor, blender, or mash by hand with a masher. Mash in the other remaining ingredients.  Salt and pepper to your liking and serve as you would mashed potatoes.
Want a [...]

Orange Glazed Pork Tenderloin (LOW FAT)

February 11, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Weight Loss Recipes

Ingredients:
1 pork tenderloin — (approx 8-ounce)
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/3 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 cloves garlic — minced
favorite cooking spray
Fresh mint sprigs
Instructions:
Trim any fat from tenderloin. Cut into two pieces.  Cut a lengthwise slit down each piece, about 2/3 of the way through and then flatten. Spritz tenderloin [...]

Feta Grill Patties (LOW CARB)

February 11, 2010 by admin  
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Ingredients:
1 pound ground chicken or turkey
6 ounces crumbled feta
2 tablespoons ground oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions:
These are great on the outdoor grill, but equally good on an indoor grill or under the broiler. Mix all ingredients well and form into 4 – 6 individual patties. Grill or broil for about 5 to 7 minutes [...]

Raspberry Chicken Skillet (LOW GI)

February 11, 2010 by admin  
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Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or substitute 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, diced
8 oz raspberry fruit spread (no sugar added)
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper
Instructions:
Season chicken with thyme and salt. Heat oil in skillet. Saute onion.  Add chicken to skillet and cook until chicken is [...]

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