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Stuffed Chicken with Wild Rice
recipe ingredients3 cups nonfat chicken broth (2 cans)1 1/4 cups wild rice1 tablespoon grated orange peel2 cups red pearl onions (about 3/4 in. wide) or coarsely chopped red onions8 boned, skinned chicken breast halves (5 to 7 oz. each)1 package (about 5 oz.) garlic-herb-flavor Boursin or Alouette cheese3/4 cup orange marmaladeAbout 1 teaspoon fresh-ground pepper2 tablespoons minced fresh chives or green onionsSalt recipe directionsIn a 3- to 4-quart pan over high heat, bring broth, rice, and or... -
Low Fat Hummus
recipe ingredients2 1/2 cups or 2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo)2 Tbs. low-sodium broth1 Tbs. lemon juice1/4 tsp. garlic powder1/2 tsp. dry parsley1 tsp. sesame oil1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaiserecipe directionsPut all ingredients in food processor and blend until as smooth as possible. Use a pulse mode if available or frequently stop and scrape down the sides. This may be done with potato masher or fork but is a long, difficult process. Chill until serving time. -
Bean Tacos
recipe ingredients1 tsp. olive oil1 cup diced onion1/2 cup diced red bell pepper1/2 cup diced green bell pepper1 Tbsp. chili powder2 tsp. dried oregano1 tsp. ground cumin1 garlic clove - minced1 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 (8-ounce) can no salt added tomato sauce12 taco shells3/4 cup shredded iceberg lettuce3/4 cup diced tomato1/2 cup finely shredded reduced-fat sharp Chedda... -
Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
recipe ingredients3/4 cup fine, dry bread crumbs1 Tbsp paprika40 each whole pickled jalapeno peppers (about 3 jars)1 (8-ounce ) pkg. reduced fat cream cheese, softened1/2 cup low fat cheddar cheese, grated1/2 cup egg substitute recipe directionsCombine bread crumbs and paprika in a small bowl, set aside. Split peppers down one side. Carefully remove seeds and pulp. Combine cheeses. Stuff each pepper with 1 Tbsp cheese mixture. Dip in egg substitute, and roll in bread crumb mixture. Arrange on a ... -
Sole Capri
recipe ingredients1 cup clam juice1/4 cup dry white wine2/3 cup slivered fresh basil2/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, slicedSalt and pepper, to taste4 Alaska Sole fillets (4 to 6 oz. each), fresh, thawed, or frozen1 Tablespoon butter1 Tablespoon olive, canola, peanut or grapeseed oilLemon wedges, if desiredrecipe directionsBring clam juice and wine to a boil in a large nonstick pan; stir in basil and tomatoes. Cook down slightly. Season with salt and pepper; remove and keep warm.Rinse any ice g... -
Shrimp Bruschetta
recipe ingredients6 oz. (about 1 cup) diced, cooked shrimp1 cup shredded fat-free. mozzarella cheese3/4 cup chopped plum tomatoes (about 2 1/2 medium)3/4 cup chopped fresh spinach1/4 cup chopped scallions1 tsp. crushed fresh garlic1 tsp. dried oregano1 long, thin loaf French breadrecipe directionsCombine all ingredients except bread in a medium bowl. Mix well and set aside. Slice bread into 24 1-inch slices. Arrange slices on a baking sheet and bake at 300 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until cr... -
Tropical Passion Smoothie
recipe ingredients1 papaya1 peach2 passionfruit150ml (5fl oz) freshly squeezed orange juice recipe directionsPeel the papaya and remove the seeds, put the flesh into a blender. Wash the peach, halve, remove the stone and chop the flesh, then add. Halve the passionfruit and scoop the seeds straight into the blender with the orange juice. Blend. Serve poured over ice with the remaining passionfruit on top. -
Mango Smoothie
recipe ingredients2 cups nonfat vanilla yogurt1 cup mango nectar2 mangos, peeled and chopped1/4 tsp. cardomomrecipe directionsAdd all ingredients to blender and process until smooth. Add 1 cup of ice cubes and blend till crushed and smooth. -
Banana Strawberry Smoothie
recipe ingredients1 banana1 cup of no-fat milk200 grams of nonfat yoghurtHandful of strawberries (usually 5)Icerecipe directionsTo a large cup or blender, add the cut up banana and strawberries, milk and yoghurt. Blend well for a few minutes and add ice when ready to serve. -
Brocoli Salad
recipe ingredients3 cups broccoli florets1/2 cup shredded carrot1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup salted peanuts1/2 cup light mayonnaise3 tablespoons Mustard, honey1/2 teaspoon curry powderrecipe directionsIn large bowl, combine broccoli, carrots, raisins and peanuts. In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey mustard and curry. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently, yet thoroughly to coat. Refrigerate covered until ready to serve.