Saturday, April 18, 2015

Mini Greek Bites


Ingredients: (12 bites)

1/4 c cooked chicken, diced
1/4 c fat free Feta Cheese, crumbled
1/4 c cucumber slices, diced
6 grape tomatoes, cut into quarters
2 Tbsp sliced black olives, diced
2 Tbsp red onions, diced
2 Tbsp sugar free, fat free Balsamic Vinaigrette (I used Maple Grove Farms)
12 scoop-style tortilla chips (I used Tostitos)

Prep:

1. In a bowl, combine everything except tortilla chips.
2. Evenly distribute filling into tortilla chips.

Per bite:
Cal: 25, Fat: 1g, Chol: 3mg, Sodium: 69mg, Carb: 2g, Fiber: 0, Sugar: 0, Protein: 2g


Sunday, April 12, 2015

Mini Lasagna Bites


Ingredients: (6 bites)

6 Mini Fillo Shells
1/4 c fat free Ricotta cheese
1/4 c marinara sauce
1/4 meatless grounds
2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese

Prep:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place shells on a baking pan.
2. Spoon 1/2 Tbsp Ricotta into each shell.
3. Stir together sauce and grounds. Divide evenly between shells on top of the Ricotta.
4. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake 15 min until hot and cheese is melted.

Per serving:
Cal: 34, Fat: 1g, Chol: 2mg, Sodium: 95mg, Carb: 4g, Fiber: 0, Sugar: 1g, Protein: 3g

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Italian Salad Stuffed Pasta Shells


Ingredients: ( 6 servings)

6 jumbo pasta shells, cooked al dente
6 slices turkey pepperoni, cut into quarters
6 grape tomatoes, cut into quarters
1/2 c cucumbers, chopped
2 Tbsp black olives, sliced
2 Tbsp red onions, diced
1 light string cheese, chopped
1 Tbsp fat free Italian dressing
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Prep:

1. Drain pasta shells and blot dry with paper towels.
2. In a bowl, mix together all the other ingredients.
3. Carefully fill pasta shells with mixture and serve at room temp.

Per serving:
Cal: 53, Fat: 1g, Chol: 4mg, Carb: 8g, Fiber: 0, Sugar: 1g, Protein: 3g



Friday, April 10, 2015

Sweet Potato Hummus


Ingredients: (12 servings)

1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 c mashed sweet potatoes, cooked
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp fat free mayo
1 close garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper

Prep:

1. Place all ingredients into a food processor and process until smooth.
2. Serve with chips and veggies.

Per serving:
Ca; 41, Fat: 0, Chol: 0, Sodium: 59mg, Carb: 8g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Protein: 2g

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Coconut Cashew Cranberry Bites!


Ingredients: (16 bites)

1 c dried pitted dates
1 c raw unsalted cashews
1/4 c unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
1 Tbsp honey
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c dried unsweetened cranberries

Prep:

1. In a food processor, combine all the ingredients and process until combine and mixture comes together.
2. Scoop out portions using a small ice cream scoop. Roll into balls pressing tightly with hands. Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

Per bite:
Cal: 100, Fat: 4g, Chol: 0, Sodium: 2mg, Carb: 16g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 12g, Protein: 2g