recipes

[Loopyjj]

any one have really yummy low calorie recipes? want something new to eat tierd of the same old same old. thanks for your time. 🙂

[rmuzzy]

This is a soup I make, it takes the edge off if I am really hungry and dinner is not ready. I always make a big batch and  keep in fridge.

Start with chicken broth, depending on the size batch you want  you can decide how much. I use 3 cans. Slice an onion, some celery,and mushroom. Add to broth, when broth starts to boil scramble 3 eggs then slowly add to broth. (like egg drop soup). I also add frozen spinach after egg cooks. You can leave that out and add anything else you like. I love corn but do not use it because of the carbs.

Good luck

[Keithos]

Hi All - Here's a recipe for a yummy soup I like to make:

  Carrot and red lentil soup with cracked coriander and cumin
700gr Carrots scrubbed and chopped
200gr Onions
4 cloves Garlic
2 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoon cracked coriander seeds (use a morter and pestle or a rolling pin to crack them)
Olive Oil
1L marigold vegetable stock
1 cup of red lentils steeped in water
Gently sweat the onions in olive oil until soft. Add the garlic and continue to cook until the garlic is soft and the onions starting to caramelize. Add the spices and continue cooking for another minute or two then add the carrots. Warm through, stirring everything adding a pinch of salt. Rinse the lentils then add them along with the warm stock, bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook for a further 10 -15 minutes until the carrots and lentils have cooked through then puree with a hand blender.
Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt and a handful of toasted sunflower seeds.

Enjoy!

[bmckay69]

 samebody have low calorie recipes 

[tkillion]

What kind of foods do you like?  Which meals are you looking for recipes for? 

[GrnEydBndit]

I made this the other night. Huge hit with my boys!

Creamy Chicken Quinoa and Broccoli Casserole

Author: Pinch of Yum

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup milk (I used 2%)
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• ½ cup flour
• 2 cups water, divided
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
• ¼ cup cooked, crumbled bacon (optional… sort of)
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons seasoning (like Emeril’s Essence or any basic blend you like)
• ¼ cup shredded Gruyere cheese (any kind will work)
• 3 cups fresh broccoli florets

Instructions

1. Sauce: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and generously grease a 9×13 baking dish (seriously, be generous because it really really sticks to the sides). Bring the chicken broth and ½ cup milk to a low boil in a saucepan. Whisk the other ½ cup milk with the poultry seasoning and flour; add the mixture to the boiling liquid and whisk until a smooth creamy sauce forms.
2. Assembly: In a large bowl, mix the sauce from step one, one cup water, quinoa, and bacon and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and lay the chicken breasts strips over the top of the quinoa mixture. Sprinkle with the seasoning. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
3. Broccoli: While the casserole is in the oven, place the broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute until it turns bright green and then run under cold water. Set aside.
4. Bake: Remove the casserole from the oven, check the mixture by stirring it around in the pan, and if needed, bake for an additional 10-15 minutes to get the right consistency. When the quinoa and chicken are cooked and the sauce is thickened, add the broccoli and a little bit of water (up to one cup) until the consistency is creamy and smooth and you can stir it up easily in the pan. Top with the cheese and bake for 5 minutes, or just long enough to melt the cheese.

Notes

You will know the quinoa is done when it is soft and looks as if it has popped open, with the germ of the kernel visible as a little spiral. I’ve gotten quite a few comments about the liquid not absorbing right away – if that’s you, just bake it a little longer. With enough time, it should get that moisture soaked right up into a creamy sauce.

[scoobie57]

thanks Keithos.  This looks good. Going to give it a try.  Love soups that are blended like this at end.

[Chez73]

I love Carbonara so I found this low fat version & it is amazing

Linguine Carbonara

Nutritional Information

Calories - 387

Fat - 13g

protein - 19.2g

Carbohydrate - 48.2g

Fiber - 2.3g

Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked linguine

1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk

3 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

cooking spray

1/3 cup chopped pancetta (or bacon for a smoky tast3)

1/4 cup finely choppedonion

1 garlic clove, minced

1 large egg.

Preparation

1 - cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt & fat. Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cookingliquid

2 - Combine milk & next 4 ingredients (through to pepper) in a small bowl, set milk mixture aside.

3 - Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pancetta to pan, saute 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add onion & garlic to pan, Saute 3 minutes or until onion islightly browned. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add milkmixture & pasta to pan, toss gently to coat.

4 - Place eggin asmallbowl, stir with a whisk. Gradually add 1/4 cup reserved hot cooking liquid, stirring constantly with a whisk.  Gradually add eggmixture to pan, stirring constantly, cook 4 minutes or until sauce is thick & creamy

[complicated]

I love breakfast and when I am going to go for a run in the morning I need some energy and something light in my stomach. So a smoothie is the thing.  1/2 cup almond milk, 1/2 cup pom juice, banana, 1 cup blueberries, 2cups spinach, 1 tablespoon flax seed, 1/2 teaspoonn matcha green tea. Approx 287 calories. Mmmmm

[TaniaAustin]

Pot of Curry (6 Large Serves)

Ingredient                               Calories

1 Chicken Breasts                   321

Mushrooms 200g                    29

Baby Corn 410g                       102

Broccoli Head                          200

4 Carrots                                 120

Coconut Milk 165ml                144

Cornflour Tbs                          30

Vegeta & Curry Power            0

Total                                        946 Calories

Per Serving                             158 Calories