This healthy Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Salad is delicious, a great way to get more vegetables and plant-based foods to your diet. Ingredients 15- ounce can black beans (no salt added, rinsed and drained) 1 cup cooked quinoa (red or tri-color) (according to package directions) 1 cup fresh or frozen corn 1 small red bell pepper (chopped) 1 cup chopped fresh mango 1/4 cup finely chopped red…
Brussels Sprouts Gratin are roasted until crisp, then topped with a light cheese sauce made with Gruyere and Parmesan – the perfect Holiday dish! Ingredients 16 oz brussels sprouts (trimmed of outer leaves and sliced in half) 1/4 tsp kosher salt black pepper (to taste) olive oil spray 1/2 tbsp butter 1/3 cup chopped shallots 2 tsp all purpose flour (or gluten free flour for GF) 3/4 cup fat free…
This low-carb Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche is light and delicious, perfect for breakfast or brunch (or even a light dinner)! Made with a leftover ham or ham steak, broccoli and Swiss Cheese. Ingredients cooking spray 1 3/4 cups diced ham steak or leftover ham (9 oz) 1 cup chopped steamed broccoli (fresh or frozen) 1 cup fresh grated Swiss cheese 2/3 cup 2% milk 1/4 cup half & half cream…
This healthy, summer Chickpea Salad with cucumbers and tomatoes is great for lunch or as a side dish with anything you’re grilling! Ingredients Instructions Notes Double or triple recipe to feed a larger crowd. See variations in notes above.Serving: 1generous cup, Calories: 182kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 29mg, Sodium: 464mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 2gWW Points Plus: 5
This Lighter Eggplant Parmesan is one of my favorite ways to eat eggplant. No breading, just eggplant, cheese and marinara. Ingredients 2 pounds eggplant (1 large or 2 medium) olive oil spray 1 teaspoon kosher salt 12 ounces part-skim ricotta (Polly-o is the only brand I use) 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp Pecorino Romano 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped) 1 large egg 2-1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella (I used Sargento) 4 cups homemade tomato sauce or…
This Stuffed Cabbage Casserole is basically a deconstructed version of stuffed cabbage layered with shredded cabbage, ground beef and brown rice cooked in tomatoes then topped with melted cheese. It’s SO good! Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil (divided) 1 lb. 95% lean ground beef 1 large onion (chopped fine) 1 tbsp finely minced garlic 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1 tsp sweet Hungarian Paprika salt and fresh ground black…
Open-Faced Turkey Melts make a quick and easy way to use up your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers! Ingredients 8 ounces chopped cooked turkey breast 1/4 cup celery (sliced) 3 tablespoons Hellman’s Light mayonnaise 2 tablespoons dried cranberries 1 tablespoon red onion (chopped) 4 slices thin sliced multi-grain bread (lightly toasted (Dave’s Killer Bread 21 Whole Grains and Seeds Thin-Sliced) or gluten-free bread) 4 ounces light Havarti cheese (sliced) Reynolds Wrap non-stick foil Instructions Heat…
This easy Banana Bread Muffin in a Mug recipe is perfect when you want a quick breakfast for one in minutes! A great way to use up those brown bananas! Ingredients 1/2 very ripe banana 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour mix) 1 teaspoon sugar (optional but not needed) 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt 1 tsp oil of your choice (optional but not…
Skillet Mixed Berry Buttermilk CobblSkillet Mixed Berry Buttermilk Cobbler is made with blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries covered with a delicious biscuit topping and baked in a cast iron skillet.er Ingredients For the Filling: cooking spray 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch pinch cinnamon pinch of salt 5 cups fresh mixed raspberries, blackberries and sliced strawberries 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice plus 1/2 teaspoon lemon…
f you love the flavor of refried beans but would rather avoid the lard they are typically cooked in, you’ll love this easy, fat-free version made in the Instant Pot. Ingredients 1 cup dried pinto beans (soaked for 8 hours and drained) 3 cups water ½ yellow onion (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) ½ to ¾ teaspoon fine…