Flourless Black Forest Cake
Ingredients: Cake One 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup (about 4 large) egg whites 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup canned pure pumpkin 1/4 cup Truvia spoonable calorie-free sweetener (or another no-calorie granulated sweetener) 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. salt 2 […]
Ultimate Ate-Layer Dip
Ingredients One 16-oz. can fat-free refried beans 1/4 tsp. chili powder 3/4 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 8 oz. raw extra-lean ground beef (4% fat or less) 1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese 2 cups shredded lettuce 1 cup chopped tomatoes […]
Quinoa Chickpea and Avocado Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes 15 oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup cooked quinoa 2 tbsp red onion, minced 2 tbsp cilantro, minced 1 1/2 limes, juice of kosher salt and fresh pepper, to taste 1 cup diced cucumber 4 oz diced avocado (1 medium hass) Directions: Combine all the ingredients […]
Crust-less Zucchini Pie
Ingredients: 10 oz shredded zucchini, all liquid squeezed out 1/2 cup shallots, chopped 1/4 chopped fresh chives 1/2 cup part skim mozzarella 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour (King Aurthur) 1 tsp baking powder 2/3 cup fat free milk 1 tsp olive oil 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 tsp kosher […]
Zucchini Lasagna
Ingredients: 1 lb 93% lean ground beef 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28 oz can) crushed tomatoes 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil black pepper, to taste 3 medium (8 ounces each) zucchini, sliced 1/8″ thick 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta 1/4 cup […]
Slow-Cooker Stout & Chicken Stew
Makes: 8 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each INGREDIENTS 6 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided 1 teaspoon salt, divided, plus more to taste 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 pieces bacon, chopped 1 2/3 cups […]
SKILLET MEXICAN ZUCCHINI
INGREDIENTS: 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 lb zucchini, diced 1 large tomato, cored, seeded and diced 1 green onion, thinly sliced 1 tbsp minced fresh cilantro or Garden Gourmet cilantro paste 1 tsp minced pickled jalapeño 1/2 cup crumbled queso blanco (or queso fresco, cotija or feta) fresh […]
ASIAN LETTUCE WRAP CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD
INGREDIENTS: FOR THE SALAD DRESSING: 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 1/8 tsp kosher salt and pepper FOR THE CHICKEN: 1/4 cup hoisin sauce* 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce 2 tablespoons […]
Weeknight Skillet Sazon Chicken Tenders
Ingredients: 8 (1.25 lb) chicken tenders 1 1/2 tsp dry sazon seasoning kosher salt, to taste 2 tsp olive oil, divided 1/2 cup diced scallions 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 medium tomato, diced 1/3 cup reduced sodium chicken broth Directions: Season chicken with dry sazon seasoning and salt. Heat 1 tsp of oil in a […]
Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries
Ingredients for Fries: 1 tablespoon garlic, minced very fine 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large (russet) baking potatoes, 12 ounces each or 1½ pounds total Salt and pepper, to taste Ingredients for Topping: 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line 1 baking sheet […]
