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Mexi-Melt
By doran65
Spread leftover refried beans on whole-wheat toast and top with salsa and cheese for an easy breakfast that has ple...
- Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canned nonfat refried beans
- 1 slice whole-wheat bread, toasted
- 1 tablespoon prepared salsa
- 1 tablespoon shredded cheese, such as Mexican blend or Jack
Sour Cream Cucumber Salad
By doran65
1.Using a julienne slicer, cut the cucumbers lengthwise into spaghetti-like strips, stopping when you get to the wa...
- 2 seedless cucumbers, peeled and cut into 6-inch lengths
- Salt
- 1/4 cup(s) sour cream
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon(s) Champagne vinegar
- Freshly ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoon(s) chopped dill
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Bagel Gone Bananas
By doran65
Talk about a grab-and-go breakfast: this bagel topped with nut butter and banana slices is ready in just 5 minutes ...
- Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons natural nut butter, such as almond, cashew or peanut
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Pinch of salt
- 1 whole-wheat bagel, split and toasted
- 1 small banana, sliced
Cheese-&-Spinach-Stuffed Portobellos
By doran65
Here we take the elements of a vegetarian lasagna filling—ricotta, spinach and Parmesan cheese—and nestle them ...
- 4 large portobello mushroom caps
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped kalamata olives
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 cup prepared marinara sauce
Plank-Grilled Salmon with Creamy Tarragon Sauce
By doran65
Grilling salmon on a cedar plank imparts a deliciously smoky flavor to the fish
- Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds wild Alaskan salmon fillet
- 1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch of salt, divided
- 1/4 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
'Tons of Yum! - Wonton Tacos
By doran65
'Tons of Yum! This new starter is totally cute, amazingly delicious, and a calorie bargain, considering it has ...
- 8 small square wonton wrappers (often stocked near the tofu in the fridge section of the market)
- 4 oz. cooked skinless lean chicken breast, shredded
- 2 tbsp. BBQ sauce with about 45 calories per 2-tbsp. serving
- 3/4 cup dry coleslaw mix
- 2 tbsp. Newman's Own Lighten Up! Low Fat Sesame Ginger dressing (or another sesame ginger dressing with about 35 calories per 2-tbsp. serving)
- 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
Citrus Tahini Veggie Dip
By doran65
Grinding these items together, create a great veggie dip for lunches or apps
- 1 cup of sesame seeds
- 1 lemon
- cup of water
- 2 Tbs. of flax
- 1 tsp. of garlic powder
- few drops cider vinegar
- 1 tsp. of sea salt
Grilled Asparagus Rafts
By doran65
Pinning asparagus spears together with skewers makes them easier to flip and grill evenly on both sides
- 16 thick asparagus spears (about 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Dash of salt
Cracker Barrel the Old Country Store Green Beans
By doran65
In a two quart sauce pan on medium heat, cook bacon until lightly brown but not crisp
- 1/4 lb. Sliced Bacon
- 3 Cans Whole Green Beans (14.1/2 oz do not drain liquid)
- 1/4 of a medium sized Onion 1 tsp. Sugar
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Fresh Ground Pepper
Truffled Asparagus Crostini
By doran65
Becky Luigart-Stayner Aromatic truffle oil and sharp-nutty Manchego cheese add lots of flavor with ...
- 24 (1-inch) slices French bread baguette
- 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
- 2 1/2 teaspoons truffle oil or extravirgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Manchego cheese