BLT Turkey Lettuce Wrap
Ingredients 1 large headIceberg lettuce (or romaine) 8 slicesOrganic deli turkey 4 slicesCenter cut bacon, cooked 1 largeAvocado, sliced [1] 2 largeRoma tomatoes, sliced thin 4 tbsHummus of choice PinchSalt and pepper (optional) [1] You may sprinkle the avocado with lemon juice if desired to keep it from browning. Directions The estimated total time to […]
Shamrock Protein Shake
Ingredients 1/2 cupLow fat cottage cheese [1] 1/4 cupVanilla or plain protein powder (I use Designer Whey, which is 100 calories per scoop) 1/8 tspMint extract (or to taste) 2-3Packets of stevia or sweetener of choice (or to taste) 5-10Ice cubes (more or less depending on how thick you like it) 4 ozWater (again, alter […]
Oven Roasted Parmesan Garlic Potatoes
Ingredients 2 lbsSweet potatoes [1] 1 tbsOlive oil (or oil of choice) [2] 1/2 cupGrated parmesan cheese, divided 1 tbsMinced garlic (or 1 tsp garlic powder) 1/2-1 tspSalt (to taste) 1/4 tspPepper 1/4 tspOnion powder Optional Garnish:Chopped parsley or rosemary [1] I used 3 medium golden sweet potatoes [2] If you don’t want to use […]
SKINNY LEMON CHEESECAKE BARS
yield: ABOUT 16 BARS prep time: 20 MINUTES total time: 4 HOURS (INCLUDING CHILL TIME) INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup graham crackers 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese (or Neufchâtel cheese), softened 3/4 cup 0% Greek yogurt (plain or lemon flavored) 2 large egg whites 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour […]
Hummus Chicken Salad
Ingredients 1/4 cup Hummus (any flavor) 1/4 cup Finely diced celery 1/4 cup Finely diced chopped red bell pepper Pinch Salt and pepper (to taste) 1 cup Cooked chicken, diced or shredded 1 tsp Lemon juice Optional: Paprika, parsley, or red pepper flakes Directions The estimated total time to make this recipe is 5 Minutes. […]
Sparkling Cranberry Punch
Ingredients: 16 oz (2 cups) Sparkling water, chilled 12 oz (1 1/2 cup) 100% cranberry juice, from concentrate (I used Organic Simple Truth brand) 1-2 tbs Lemon or lime juice (to taste) 1/4-1/3 cup Sweetener of choice (to taste) Optional: Fresh cranberries chilled or frozen Directions: The estimated total time to make this recipe is […]
BLT Chicken Salad
Bacon, Tomato & Chicken all wrapped up over a bed of Lettuce! This meal has everything you love about BLT’s made into a protein packed salad! Ingredients: 1 cupCooked chicken, diced or shredded 4 slicesCenter cut bacon, cooked and chopped 2 mediumPlum tomatoes, diced 1 mediumAvocado, diced 1/2 cupFeta cheese, reduced fat, crumbled (or cheese […]
Warm Snow Pea & Chicken Salad
INGREDIENTS 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided 2 tablespoons tahini, or cashew butter 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound snow peas, trimmed and thinly slivered lengthwise 2 tablespoons […]
Salami & Spinach Stromboli
INGREDIENTS 1 6-ounce can tomato paste 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound prepared pizza dough, preferably whole-wheat 2 ounces thinly sliced salami (about 10 slices) 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 2 cups chopped baby spinach 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil DIRECTIONS Position a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Coat a […]
Cranberry & Herb Turkey Burgers
INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole-wheat couscous 1/2 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped 1 pound 93%-lean ground […]
