Showing posts with label healthy cooking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label healthy cooking. Show all posts

Monday, October 11, 2010

Jicama Chili bars recipe


Jicama Chili bars recipe - 23 calories

Ingredients:
1 1 / 2 pounds jicama
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 lime, to squeeze the jicama

Preparation:
1. Peel the jicama and cut into pieces about 3" x 1 /2" x 1/2".
2. Arrange the jicama on a paper towel and sprinkle with lime juice.
3. A little chili powder.
4. Arrange on a plate and serve ice cold.


Dose: 12

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 23
Calories from fat: 0
Total fat: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Total carbs: 5.7g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 0.5g
WW points: 0
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Apple Cheese pieces recipe

As I was looking for a very quick snack recipe, I came to this. It can be prepared in under 5 minutes, and can be eaten as a snack Appetizer, pudding, or even for breakfast.

Apple Cheese pieces recipe - 162 calories

Ingredients:
4 apples, cored and cut into wedges
3 tablespoons raisins
4 ounces light cream cheese, soft
cinnamon
nutmeg (optional)
toasted coconut (optional)


Preparation:
1. In a bowl, add the raisins and cream cheese together.
2. Spread the mixture on one side of the apple wedges.
3. Sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg and / or coconut (if using) and enjoy!

Dose: 4

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 162
Calories from fat: 62
Total fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 21mg
Total carbs: 24.4g
Fiber: 3.6g
Protein: 3.2g
WW points: 3

Low fat Spicy Egg Salad Sandwiches recipe


Spicy Egg Salad Sandwiches recipe - 190 calories

Ingredients:
6 eggs, hard cooked, peeled and finely chopped
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 / 2 cup light mayonnaise (plus a little more for spreading)
16 slices cocktail pumpernickel bread
salt and pepper to taste


Preparation:
1. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, bacon, mayonnaise and horseradish.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Lightly spread the bread slices with mayonnaise cocktail added, then put the egg salad between them.
4. Cover the sandwiches with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until they are ready to eat (for up to 2 hours).

Dose: 8

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 190
Calories from fat: 118
Total fat: 13.2g
Cholesterol: 168mg
Total carbs: 10.8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 7.1g
WW points: 5

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Low fat Easy Beef Gyros recipe



Easy Beef Gyros recipe - 198 calories

Ingredients:
1 pounds lean ground beef
8 small pocket Pita bread (4-inch diameter), cut in half, warm
4 plum tomatoes, cut into thin slices

Sauce
2 / 3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
3 spring / tablespoon, finely chopped
1 / 3, cup chopped cucumber
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 / 2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 / 2 teaspoon salt
1 / 4 teaspoon pepper


Preparation:
1. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients, mixing well. Cover and refrigerate.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 º F.
3. In a medium bowl, combine ground beef with salt and pepper ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
4. Divide the beef mixture in 16 equal portions and shape into 2-inch diameter patties.
5. Place the patties on rack in broiler pan.
6. Bake in oven for about 10 minutes (or until no longer pink) or on the grill over medium heat.
7. To serve, place equal amounts of beef and tomato slices in each half Pita bread, and place the yogurt sauce.

Dose: 8

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 198
Calories from fat: 57
Total fat: 6.4g
Cholesterol: 38mg
Total carbs: 19c
Fiber: 1.1g
Protein: 15.3g
WW points: 4

Low fat Honey-Roasted Nuts and Raisins recipe


Honey-Roasted Nuts and Raisins recipe - 186 calories


Ingredients:
1 / 4 cup honey
1 teaspoon butter
1 cup raisins
1 / 4 cup chopped hazelnuts
1 / 4 cup slivered almonds
1 / 4 cup sunflower seeds
1 / 4 cup chopped pecans
1 / 4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 / 2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash ground cloves
1 / 4 teaspoon salt


Preparation:
1. Line baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and coat with cooking spray.
2. Heat the butter over medium-high heat in large nonstick Skillet.
3. Add the honey and cook for about 2 minutes (or until the mixture begins to bubble around the edges of the pan).
4. Add the nuts and remaining ingredients (except raisins) and cook over medium heat, stirring often, about 8 minutes (until the nuts are golden). Add the raisins.
5. Immediately spread on the prepared baking sheet; allow to cool completely.

Dose: 8

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 186
Calories from fat: 85
Total fat: 9.5g
Cholesterol: 1mg
Total carbs: 25.9g
Fiber: 2.4g
Protein: 3.3g
WW points: 4

Low fat Salsa Guasacaca (Venezuelan Avocado Salsa) recipe


Guasacaca Venezuelan salsa avocado is served with traditional grilled meats, but it is also great as a dip for thick cut chips and crackers. Unlike guacamole, everything is hand-cut.

Salsa Guasacaca (Venezuelan Avocado Salsa) recipe - 119 calories


Ingredients:
2 avocados, peeled and seeded
1 medium tomato
1 / 4 cup bell pepper, minced (optional)
1 medium onion
2 tsp lemon juice
3 / 4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon salt


Preparation:
1. Cut all the vegetables by hand.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well together.
3. Chill for at least 3 hours.
4. Serve as a dip for Nacho chips with salsa or anything.

Dose: 6

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 119
Calories from fat: 89
Total fat: 9.9g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Total carbs: 8.6g
Fiber: 5.1g
Protein: 1.8g
WW points: 4

Low fat Red Lobster Crab Cakes recipe


These crab cakes are delicious and also really easy to prepare.

Red Lobster Crab Cakes recipe - 174 calories

Ingredients:
1 pounds lump crab meat
1 / 4 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons oil, for frying
1 egg
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 / 2, teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon diced celery
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 teaspoon Seasoning Old Colwyn
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 / 8 teaspoon salt
1 / 8 teaspoon pepper


Preparation:
1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (except bread crumbs and crab meat).
2. Using gloves, lightly mix the crab meat, then add the breadcrumbs.
3. Spread a thin layer of plain bread crumbs on your work surface and form the crab mixture into equal balls (about two inches in diameter).
4. Place the crab balls on the breadcrumb mixture, gently demolish them and rounding the edges. Form cakes about 1 / 2 inch thick and 3 inches round.
5. In a frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil.
6. Gently slide in two crab cakes at a time and brown on one side for about 2-3 minutes. Turn and brown the other side.
7. Turn the heat down and simmer the crab cakes for 5-8 minutes.

Dose: 6

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 174
Calories from fat: 73
Total fat: 8.2g
Cholesterol: 93mg
Total carbs: 5.6g
Fiber: 0.3g
Protein: 18.6g
WW points: 4

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Low fat Parmesan and Red Onion Appetizer recipe

The Appetizer very quick and easy snack or recipe. Calories do not include the toasted bread.

Parmesan and Red Onion Appetizer recipe - 117 calories

Ingredients:
1 / 2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 / 2 cup mayonnaise
1 / 2 cup finely minced red onion


Preparation:
1. Mix all three ingredients.
2. Spread on small pieces of toasted bread.
3. Place under the broiler for about 1-2 minutes (until bubbly and lightly browned).

Dose: 6

Nutritional information for one serving:

Calories: 117
Calories from fat: 80
Total fat: 8.9g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Sodium: 267mg
Total carbs: 6.4g
Dietary fiber: 0.2g
Protein: 3.5g
WW points: 3

Low fat Peach and Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta recipe

Here are the different types of bruschetta. Bread is toasted without oil and garlic, so that the flavor of juicy peaches and sweet roasted peppers would be appreciated in full. This sweetness is balanced by the red wine vinegar and basil. You could also try this bruschetta mix grilled chicken or fish. Delicious!

Peach and Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta recipe - 46 calories

Ingredients:
1 baguette, sliced on the diagonal
2 peaches, diced
1 red pepper
1 cup grape tomatoes or Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste


Preparation:
1. Preheat the broiler grill to medium-high. Roast the red pepper until well blackened, turning often.
2. Put the peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap; leave to cool.
3. Remove skin, stem and seeds from peppers. Cut the peppers and place in medium bowl.
4. Add the peaches, garlic, tomato, basil and vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste and marinate for about 30 minutes (or cover and place in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours).
5. Before serving, bring the peach mixture to room temperature. Lightly toast the baguette slices on both sides. Place the chopped pepper and peach mixture on top of toasted baguette slices.

Portion: 30 pieces

Nutritional information for one piece:
Calories: 46
Calories from fat: 4
Total fat: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 92mg
Total carbs: 9g
Dietary fiber: 0.7g
Protein: 1.5g
WW points: 1

Low fat Stuffed Mushrooms recipe


This recipe is easy and delicious. The Romano pecorino cheese is perfect to use, as it pairs well with breadcrumbs. There is no need to worry about bland stuffed mushrooms anymore, because these are very flavorful! If you live in a dry area you may want to add a little olive oil or more chop the mushroom stems and put them in the breadcrumbs mixture (this will add moisture).

Stuffed Mushrooms recipe - 175 calories

Ingredients:
28 large (2 1/2-inch-diameter) white mushrooms, stemmed
1 / 2 cup grated pecorino Romano cheese
1 / 2 cup dried Italian-style bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 / 3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste


Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Turn, pecorino cheese bread crumbs, garlic, mint, parsley, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in medium bowl to match.
3. Add fresh ground pepper and salt to taste black.
4. Drizzle a heavy large baking sheet with about 1 tablespoon olive oil to coat.
5. Spoon the filling into the mushroom cavities and arrange them on the baking sheet (cavity side up).
6. Pour remaining oil over the filling in each mushroom.
7. Bake for about 25 minutes (until the filling is golden on top and heated through and mushrooms are soft).
8. Serve.

Dose: 7 (4 mushrooms per serving)
Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 175
Total fat: 13 g
Sodium: 264 mg
Total carbs: 9.4 g
Fiber: 1.3 g
Protein: 6.8 g
Weight Watchers points: 4

Low fat Bean and Sesame Seed Spread (Hummus) recipe


If you want to make hummus but could not find tahini, try this recipe that uses sesame seeds. It has a mild taste and nice, creamy consistency.

Beans and Sesame Seed Spread (Hummus) recipe - 77 calories

Ingredients:
1 The (15 ounces) garbanzo beans
1 clove garlic, cut in half
1 / 2 cup sesame seeds
1 / 2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice


Preparation:
1. Drain the garbanzo beans and reserve liquid.
2. Place the reserved bean liquid, sesame seeds and garlic in food processor. Cover and combine on high speed until mixed.
3. Add garbanzo beans, salt and lemon juice. Cover and process on high speed until smooth.
4. Serve spread with crackers, Pita bread wedges or raw vegetables.

Dose: 12

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 77
Total fat: 3.4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 203 mg
Total carbs: 9.7 g
Fiber: 2.3 g
Protein: 2.8 g
Weight Watchers points: 1

Low fat Southwestern Onion Rings recipe



Now here's a great recipe onion rings for all who love you ... onion perfectly crisp texture and wonderful flavor of the spices!

Southwestern Onion Rings recipe - 171 calories

Ingredients:
2 large sweet onion
1 3 / 4 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
2 1 / 2 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sugar


Preparation:
1. Slice the onions in 1 / 4 "slices and separate into rings.
2. Put the rings in a bowl and add buttermilk to cover the onions.
3. Soak for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and water.
5. Combine the flour, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper, cumin, garlic powder and sugar in a shallow dish.
6. Drain the onion rings.
7. Place the circles in the egg mixture first, then dredge in the flour mixture.
8. Fry the onions in rings 1 "of oil heated to 375 degrees, a few at a time, until golden brown on all sides.
9. Drain and serve immediately.

Dose: 12

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 171
Total fat: 2.4 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg
Sodium: 688 mg
Total carbs: 29.8 g
Fiber: 1.6 g
Protein: 7.5 g
Weight Watchers points: 3