Monday, February 23, 2015

Taco Cups with Mango Salsa


Ingredients: (6 servings)

6 square wonton wrappers (like Nasoya)
1 frozen fish fillet (like Gortons)
1 mango fruit cut (like Delmonte)
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 c red onion, chopped
1 Tbsp Fiesta seasoning (like Mrs. Dash)

Prep:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a 6-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. Press 1 wonton wrapper into each up and bake 10 min, until golden around the edges. Remove wrappers from pan and cool.
2. Cook fish according to package directions and cut into small pieces.
3. In a bowl, mix together the fish, mango, tomato, onion and seasoning. Divide mixture evenly among wonton bowls and serve.  

Per serving:
Cal: 50, Fat: 1g, Chol: 5mg, Sodium: 81mg, Carb: 9g, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 3g, Protein: 3g

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Whole Wheat Raisin Banana Bread


Ingredients: (16 servings)

1-1/2 c white whole wheat flour
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 c egg substitute
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/2 c crushed pineapple
2 medium ripe banana, mashed
1/4 c raisins

Prep:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking soda.
3. In a mixer, mix together the egg substitute, oil, pineapple, bananas and raisins. Stir in dry ingredients just until moistened. 
4. Pour batter into pan and bake 50-60 min until toothpick comes out clean.
5. Cool for 10 min before removing from pan to wire rack.

Per serving:
Cal: 152, Fat: 7g, Chol: 0, Sodium: 12.mg, Carb: 20g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 12g, Protein: 2g

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Cheesy Stuffed Meatballs


Ingredients: (4 servings)

2 pieces light string cheese
16 oz 99% lean ground turkey
1 c tomato sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning

Prep:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray baking pan with cooking spray.
2. Cut string cheese in 6 pieces each. Divide turkey into 12 equal pieces and form each into a ball. Stuff 1 piece of cheese into the middle and wrap meat all the way around to cover cheese completely.
3. Place meatballs onto baking pan and bake 20 min until cooked through and evenly browned.
4. Meanwhile, heat tomato sauce in a sauce pan over medium-low heat. Stir in Italian seasoning and bring to a simmer. Turn  heat down to low and add meatballs. Turn to coat with sauce.
5. Serve meatballs over pasta or mashed potatoes.

Per serving (3 meatballs):
Cal: 165, Fat: 2g, Chol: 5mg, Sodium: 545mg, Carb: 5g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Protein: 31g

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Muffins


Ingredients: (12 muffins)

2-1/2 c oatmeal
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp butter, melted and cooled
2 c skim milk
1 egg
1/4 c maple syrup
1/4 c dried cranberries
1/4 c chopped pecans

Prep:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 12 muffin cups with liners.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, milk, syrup and egg.
3. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until combined. Stir in cranberries and pecans.
4. Evenly distribute batter among muffin cups. Bake 25-30 min until muffins are golden brown.

Per muffins:
Cal: 131, Fat; 4g, Chol: 1mg, Sodium: 89mg, Carb: 20g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 9g, Protein: 4g

Monday, February 9, 2015

Steak Bowtie Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce


Ingredients: (2 servings)

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground pepper
4 oz deli sliced roast beef (such as Oscar Mayer
1 tsp oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 c diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 c light sour cream
8 oz whole wheat bowtie pasta, cooked until al dente

Prep:

1. In a bowl, whisk together garlic, vinegar, mustard, cinnamon and pepper. Add beef and coat with sauce mixture.
2. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until brown, 2 min. Add tomatoes and seasoning. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 2 min.
3. Add beef and sauce mixture. Cook until warmed, 2 min. Stir in sour cream and serve over pasta.

Per serving:
Calories: 353, Fat 5g, Cholesterol: 40mg, Sodium: 892mg, Carb: 52g, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 9g, Protein: 22g