Beets, Basil and Berries

Stock the Bar

2014-10-13T16:07:00.002-04:00

I hosted a "Stock the Bar" party of the weekend. Great food, booze, & people :)

Taco Soup

Fruit & Cheese Tray

Veggies, Assorted Hummus, Ranch & Buffalo Chicken Dip

Funfetti Cookies & Cream Cookies

Beer & Wine

Cheers :)

Sweet & Spicy Shrimp "Pasta"

2014-09-22T19:38:00.000-04:00

Happy first day of fall!
Here is a spicy Asian-style shrimp dish made with... you guessed it, spaghetti squash.

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

2 cups of Spaghetti Squash

Calories: 84, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 20g, Sugars: 8g, Protein: 2g

8 Medium Shrimp, cooked

Calories: 48, Fat: 0.8g, Carbs: 0.4g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 9.8g

1/2 of a Medium Bell Pepper, sliced

Calories: 12, Fat: 0.2g, Carbs: 2.8g, Sugars: 1.4g, Protein: 0.4g

1 cup of French Green Beans

Calories: 31, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 7.5g, Sugars: 3.8g, Protein: 2.5g

2 TBS of Ginger Salad Dressing (Newman's Low Fat Sesame Ginger)

Calories: 35, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 5g, Sugars: 4g, Protein: 0g

1 TBS of Low Sodium Soy Sauce

Calories: 10, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 1g

1 TSP of Sriracha

Calories: 5, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 0g

Cooking Spray
Cayenne Pepper
Sea Salt

Entire Recipe: Calories: 225, Fat: 2.5g, Carbs: 37.7g, Sugars: 18.2g, Protein: 15.7g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice the spaghetti squash lengthwise and remove seeds. Place face down on greased cookie sheet and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until tender. (Note: I only used half of the squash for this recipe)
Line another baking sheet, mist with cooking spray, and place pepper slices & green beans down.
Lightly spray with cooking spray, sprinkle with sea salt, cayenne pepper and put in the oven for the last 20 minutes of the squash's cook time - shaking the pan after 10.
Combine the dressing, soy sauce, and sriracha in a separate dish.
Heat a frying pan to medium, mist with cooking spray, and sauté the shrimp and half of the sauce just long enough to heat through.
Once the squash is finished baking, remove from the oven and let sit for a few minutes.
Flip squash over and scrape the insides with a fork.
Place the "spaghetti" in a separate dish and top with green beans, green pepper, shrimp, and the rest of your sauce.
Sprinkle with sea salt and serve hot.

Shrimp & Feta Flatbread

2014-09-18T19:27:00.005-04:00

I can't believe this is the first shrimp recipe I have posted. I need to step it up. The restaurant I worked at while in high school had a shrimp & feta pizza that was TO DIE FOR. I still crave it every now and then. This is a lighter version that still packs in a fair amount of protein. Hold the jalapenos and/or sriracha if you're wimpy ;)

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

1 Flatbread (Joseph's Multigrain Flatbread)

Calories: 90, Fat: 2.5g, Carbs: 13g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 7g

8 Medium Shrimp, cooked

Calories: 48, Fat: 0.8g, Carbs: 0.4g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 9.8g

1/4 a cup of Spring Mix

Calories: 2, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0.4g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0.2g

10 Jalapeño Slices

Calories: 2, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

1/4 a cup of Diced Red Onion, sliced

Calories: 17, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 4g, Sugars: 1.7g, Protein: 0.4g

2 Garlic Cloves, minced

Calories: 8, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 0.1g, Protein: 0.4g

2 TBS of Reduced Fat Feta

Calories: 30, Fat: 1.8g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 3g

1 TSP of Sriracha (Huy Fong)

Calories: 5, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 0g

Cooking Spray
Desired Seasonings (Red Pepper Flakes, Oregano, Sea Salt, etc)

Entire Recipe: Calories: 202, Fat: 5.1g, Carbs: 21.8g, Sugars: 3.8g, Protein: 20.8g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Spray flatbread with cooking spray & top with minced garlic.

Place a layer of spring mix on the flatbread then top with onion, jalapenos, shrimp & feta.

Bake for approximately 12 minutes.

Sprinkle with desired seasoning & drizzle with sriracha.

Roasted Tomato & Chicken "Spaghetti"

2014-09-16T09:37:00.001-04:00

I just can't get enough spaghetti squash!!

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

2 cups of Spaghetti Squash

Calories: 84, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 20g, Sugars: 8g, Protein: 2g

2 oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cooked & shredded

Calories: 55, Fat: 0.8g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 12g

1/4 cup of White Onion, sliced

Calories: 16, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 3.7g, Sugars: 1.7g, Protein: 0.4g

2 TBS of Red Sauce (Ragu's Homemade Style)

Calories: 15, Fat: 0.5g, Carbs: 2.5g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

1/2 cup of Cherry Tomatoes, halved

Calories: 14, Fat: 0.2g, Carbs: 3g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 0.5g

Cooking Spray
Oregano
Sea Salt

Entire Recipe: Calories: 184, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 29.2g, Sugars: 11.7g, Protein: 14.9g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice the spaghetti squash lengthwise and remove seeds. Place face down on greased cookie sheet and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until tender. (Note: I only used half of the squash for this recipe)
Line another baking sheet, mist with cooking spray, and place tomato halves and sliced onion down.
Lightly spray with cooking spray, sprinkle with sea salt, and put in the oven for the last 10 minutes of the squash's cook time.
Once the squash is finished baking, remove from the oven and let sit for a few minutes.
Flip squash over and scrape the insides with a fork.
Place the "spaghetti" in a separate dish and top with tomatoes, chicken, onion, and sauce.
Sprinkle with oregano seasoning and serve hot.

Twice Baked Greek Spaghetti Squash

2014-09-09T09:51:00.000-04:00

Here goes my first attempt at cooking spaghetti squash. The squash I bought was just under 2 lbs. and one half produced approximately 1 1/2 cups of "spaghetti." I'll be working on another recipe with the leftover half later in the week. I'll admit I was initially intimidated by this vegetable, but it was surprisingly easy to prepare.

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

1 1/2 cups of Spaghetti Squash

Calories: 63, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 15g, Sugars: 6g, Protein: 1.5g

4 oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cooked & shredded

Calories: 110, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 24g

2 TBS of Reduced Fat Feta Cheese

Calories: 30, Fat: 1.8g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 3g

1/4 cup of White Onion, diced

Calories: 16, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 3.7g, Sugars: 1.7g, Protein: 0.4g

6 Medium Black Olives, sliced

Calories: 30, Fat: 2.4g, Carbs: 1.2g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

1/2 cup of Cherry Tomatoes, halved

Calories: 14, Fat: 0.2g, Carbs: 3g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 0.5g

Cooking Spray
Greek Seasoning
Sea Salt

Entire Recipe: Calories: 263, Fat: 5.5g, Carbs: 23.4g, Sugars: 9.7g, Protein: 29.4g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice the spaghetti squash lengthwise and remove seeds. Place face down on greased cookie sheet and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until tender. (Note: I only used half of the squash for this recipe)
While squash is baking, heat a skillet to medium and mist with cooking spray. Sautee onions until fragrant.
Place tomato halves on a lined baking sheet, mist with cooking spray, sprinkle with sea salt, and put in the oven for the last 10 minutes of the squash's cook time.
Once the squash is finished baking, remove from the oven and let sit for a few minutes.
Flip squash over and scrape the insides with a fork.
Place the "spaghetti" in a separate dish and stir in sautéed onions, tomatoes, chicken and olives.
Fill the squash's shell with mixture & top with feta cheese.
Place back in the oven for approximately 10 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Sprinkle with Greek seasoning and serve hot.

Breakfast Burrito

2014-09-01T11:30:00.000-04:00

Happy Labor Day!
At only 217 calories, this breakfast burrito is packed full of veggies & protein. I served mine with fresh salsa for dipping.

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

2 slices of Ham (Hormel Natural Choice Smoked Deli Ham)

Calories: 30, Fat: 0.8g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0.5g, Protein: 5g

1 Flatbread (Joseph's Multigrain Flatbread)

Calories: 90, Fat: 2.4g, Carbs: 13g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 7g

1/4 of a Bell Pepper, sliced

Calories: 6, Fat: 0.1g, Carbs: 1.4g, Sugars: 0.7g, Protein: 0.2g

2 TBS of Red Onion, diced

Calories: 8, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 0.9g, Protein: 0.2g

2 Egg Whites

Calories: 34, Fat: 0.1g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0.5g, Protein: 8g

10 Jalapeño Slices

Calories: 2, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

1/4 cup of Spring Mix

Calories: 1, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

3 Cherry Tomatoes, diced

Calories: 6, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0.7g, Protein: 0g

1/8 of a cup of Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese

Calories: 40, Fat: 3g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 3.5g

Cooking Spray

Entire Recipe: Calories: 217, Fat: 6.4g, Carbs: 18.4g, Sugars: 4.3g, Protein: 23.9g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

Heat a frying pan to medium and mist with cooking spray.
Beat the egg whites and fry until fully cooked.
Top the flat bread with ham, egg, pepper, onion, tomato, jalapeños, cheese, and then the spring mix.
Fold the flatbread into a burrito. Make sure to fold the ends before rolling to insure that the burrito stays together.
Wash and reheat the frying pan to medium. Once the pan is hot mist with cooking spray.
Place the burrito in the pan and press firmly with a spatula.
Continue to heat and flip until browned on both sides.
Remove from heat & slice in half.

Baked Yellow Squash

2014-08-31T19:53:00.000-04:00

Whew, things have been so crazy busy the past couple of weeks, but I am back and can't wait to share some new recipes. I have been obsessed with squash lately. Whether steamed, baked, or sautéed - it is an easy and above all healthy side that pairs well with many entrees. One of my favorite preparations is this baked recipe with a spicy kick!

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

1 cup of Yellow Squash

Calories: 20, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 4g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 2g

Cooking Spray
Cayenne Pepper
Sea Salt

Entire Recipe: Calories: 20, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 4g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 2g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice the squash into thin medallions.
Spray a lined baking sheet with cooking spray.
Place the medallions on the cookie sheet. Make sure they do not touch.
Sprinkle with salt & cayenne pepper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
Bake for 25 minutes, flipping the pieces over after 10.

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Pepper

2014-08-04T16:12:00.001-04:00

I really enjoyed the Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers that I made the other week, so I played around with some other variations. Because of the extra protein, this BBQ Chicken version is definitely more filling. If you've never tried Sticky Finger's Carolina Classic BBQ Sauce, go get you some!

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

1 Bell Pepper

Calories: 50, Fat: 0.4g, Carbs: 11.8g, Sugars: 4g, Protein: 1.9g

4 oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cooked & shredded

Calories: 110, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 24g

1/2 cup of Broccoli Slaw

Calories: 10, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0.8g

2 TBS of Red Onion, diced

Calories: 8, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 0.9g, Protein: 0.2g

3 TBS of Reduced Fat Feta

Calories:45, Fat: 2.6g, Carbs: 0.8g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 4.5g

2 TBS of BBQ Sauce (Sticky Finger's Carolina Classic)

Calories: 40, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 9g, Sugars: 8g, Protein: 0g

Cooking Spray
Salt & Pepper

Entire Recipe: Calories: 263, Fat: 4.5g, Carbs: 25.6g, Sugars: 12.9g, Protein: 31.4g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice the bell pepper in half. Remove the seeds and membrane.
In a separate dish combine chicken, slaw, onion, 2 TBS of feta & BBQ sauce.
Divide the mixture among the bell pepper shells.
Sprinkle with remaining TBS of feta, salt & pepper.
Bake approximately 12 minutes.

Basil-Lemon Stir Fry

2014-07-31T14:37:00.003-04:00

When all else fails, and you don't know what to make for dinner just throw a bunch of fresh veggies into a sauté pan.

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

2 cups of Yellow Squash, sliced & halved

Calories: 40, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 8g, Sugars: 4g, Protein: 4g

1 cup of French Green Beans

Calories: 21, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 5g, Sugars: 2.5g, Protein: 1.7g

1/2 cup of Cannellini Beans (Bush's Reduced Sodium)

Calories: 100, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 19g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 7g

2 TBS of Reduced Fat Feta Cheese

Calories: 30, Fat: 1.8g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 3g

10 Cherry Tomatoes

Calories:25, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 5g, Sugars: 3g, Protein: 0.5g

5 Medium Black Olives, sliced

Calories: 25, Fat: 2g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

2 Garlic Cloves

Calories: 8, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 0.1g, Protein: 0.4g

1/2 of a Lemon, juice of

Calories: 6, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 0.6g, Protein: 0.1g

1 TBS of Fat Free Italian Dressing

Calories: 8, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 1.5g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 0g

Basil
Cayenne Pepper & Sea Salt
Cooking Spray

Entire Recipe: Calories: 263, Fat: 3.8g, Carbs: 44g, Sugars: 11.2g, Protein: 16.7g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine basil & garlic in a food processor. Pulse until blended & combined.
Put cherry tomatoes in a small bowl. Spray with cooking spray and add a dash of sea salt. Toss around until coated.
Place tomatoes on a lined baking sheet and bake for approximately 10 minutes.
Heat a saucepan to medium. Once hot spray with cooking spray.
Add green beans, squash, basil/garlic, and lemon juice to the pan. Sauté for a few minutes before adding the beans.
Sauté until veggies are combined and have begun to brown. Remove from the heat.
Place veggies on a plate and top with roasted tomatoes, feta, black olives, Italian dressing, salt & pepper.

Mexican Pizza Makeover

2014-07-25T09:18:00.002-04:00

Ok, so I am not ashamed to admit I can get down with a Mexican Pizza from Taco Bell. It was a favorite of mine growing up, and every now and again I will catch myself craving one. I decided to create a lighter version of this fast food classic. Feel free to sub in ground turkey for the chicken or black beans instead of cannellini.

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

2 Corn Tortillas (La Banderita)

Calories: 110, Fat: 1g, Carbs: 24g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 2g

4 oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cooked & shredded

Calories: 110, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 24g

1/3 cup of Cannellini Beans (Bush's Reduced Sodium)

Calories: 67, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 12.7g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 4.7g

2 TBS of Diced Green Chiles

Calories: 5, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

3 Cherry Tomatoes, diced

Calories:6, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0.8g, Protein: 0g

Jalapeno Slices

Calories: 2, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

5 Medium Black Olives, sliced

Calories: 25, Fat: 2g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

1 TBS of Taco Sauce

Calories: 10, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 0g

1/4 cup of 2% Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese

Calories: 80, Fat: 6g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 7g

Cilantro
Cayenne Pepper & Sea Salt
Cooking Spray

Entire Recipe: Calories: 415, Fat: 10.5g, Carbs: 44.2g, Sugars: 2.8g, Protein: 37.7g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray each side of the tortillas with cooking spray, and place on a lined baking sheet.
Bake for 6 minutes, flipping them over after 3.
While tortillas are baking, heat a sauté pan to medium.
Spray with cooking spray and add beans.
Sauté for a couple of minutes until the beans are heated. Add chicken, green chiles, and a dash of cayenne pepper & sea salt.
Sauté until combined. Remove from heat.
Spread the chicken & bean mixture over one of the corn tortillas, and then top with half of the cheese.
Spread the taco sauce over the second tortilla. Add the jalapenos, olives, tomatoes, and the rest of the cheese.
Place the second tortilla on top of the first.
Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Garnish with cilantro.

Taco Bell's Nutrition Info:

I win :)

Review: Favorite Brands & Flavors

2014-07-22T13:55:00.000-04:00

The post-grad, full-time job, grown-up life has definitely made me a creature of habit. I am proud to say that I can get in and out of Publix with everything I need for the week in 20 minutes or less. I typically do my shopping on Sunday mornings and have a pretty good idea of what meals I will make throughout the week. Meal planning & packing a lunch for the office saves time, money, and calories. Here are some of my current favorite brands (& flavors). Throw in a bunch of fresh produce, and you're all set.

Protein Bar:
Quest Nutrition Bars: Cookies & Cream, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough & Chocolate Chunk

If you missed my earlier review here, these bars have quickly become my morning staple. They suppress my hunger for hours, taste great, and are low in sugar, fat, & net carbs. If you prefer fruitier options, give the Lemon Cream Pie & Banana Nut Bread bars a try!

Greek Yogurt:

Dannon Lite & Fit: Banana Cream, Key Lime & Toasted Coconut Vanilla

Greek yogurt is perfect for a mid-morning or afternoon snack.

Almond Milk:

Almond Breeze: Unsweetened Vanilla

I substitute almond milk in a lot of recipes. I also prefer it to dairy milk in cereal & on its own.

Flatbread:

Joseph's Multi-Grain

These flatbreads are the perfect size for pizzas, sandwiches, wraps, etc.

Salad Dressing:

Kraft Lite Balsamic Vinaigrette

I love this dressing. The Raspberry Vinaigrette is great as well.

Chips:

Special K Chips: Chili Lime

The serving size for these bad boys is 27 chips! They are great on their own or with salsa and other dips.

Almonds:

Blue Diamond: Blueberry & Habanero BBQ

These are perfect for reenergizing in the afternoon.

Hot Tea:

Twining's of London: French Vanilla Chai

I try and drink at least one cup of hot tea a day. Black tea boosts metabolism, increases brain function, aids in digestions, etc.

What are your favorite brands?

Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

2014-07-21T11:35:00.002-04:00

Whew, what a weekend. I am on day 8 of a 12 day work stretch, so the simpler the recipe the better. This one takes less than 20 minutes from start to finish and is super delicious!

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

1 Bell Pepper

Calories: 50, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 12g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 2g

1 cup of Yellow Squash, sliced & quartered

Calories: 20, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 4g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 2g

2 TBS of Red Onion, diced

Calories: 8, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 0.9g, Protein: 0.2g

2 Garlic Cloves, minced

Calories: 8, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 0.1g, Protein: 0.4g

1 Laughing Cow Wedge (Light Creamy Swiss)

Calories: 35, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 2g

5 Medium Black Olives, pitted & sliced

Calories: 25, Fat: 2g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

3 Cherry Tomatoes, seeded & sliced

Calories: 6, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 0.8g, Protein: 0g

3 TBS of Reduced Fat Feta

Calories:45, Fat: 2.6g, Carbs: 0.8g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 4.5g

Cooking Spray
Salt & Pepper

Entire Recipe: Calories: 197, Fat: 6.1g, Carbs: 24.8g, Sugars: 4.8g, Protein: 11.1g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice the bell pepper in half. Remove the seeds and membrane.
Heat a frying pan to medium. Once hot, spray with cooking spray and sauté squash, onion, and garlic until browned.
Remove the vegetables from heat and place into a separate dish.
Stir in Laughing Cow wedge until well combined.
Add olives, 2 TBS of feta, and tomatoes.
Divide the mixture among the bell pepper shells.
Sprinkle with the remaining TBS of feta, salt & pepper.
Bake for approximately 12 minutes.

Tuna, Apple & Bleu Tacos

2014-07-16T19:32:00.000-04:00

Tuna Tacos + Tequila = Happy Hump Day!

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

4 oz Ahi Tuna Steak

Calories: 120, Fat: 1g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 26g

2 Corn Tortillas (La Banderita)

Calories: 110, Fat: 1g, Carbs: 24g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 2g

1/2 cup of Broccoli Slaw

Calories: 10, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 0.8g, Protein: 0.8g

2 TBS Reduced Fat Bleu Cheese

Calories: 40, Fat: 3g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 4.5g

1/2 of a Granny Smith Apple, chopped

Calories: 48, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 15.5g, Sugars: 3g, Protein: 0.5g

2 TBS of Red Onion, diced

Calories: 8, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 1.6g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0.3

2 TBS of Salad Dressing (Newman's Low Fat Sesame Ginger)

Calories: 35, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 5g, Sugars: 4g, Protein: 0g

Cooking Spray

Entire Recipe: Calories: 371, Fat: 6.5g, Carbs: 48.1g, Sugars: 8.8g, Protein: 34.1g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

Heat a frying pan to medium.
Once hot, spray with cooking spray & sear the tuna steak for approximately 90 seconds on each side (or to desired temperature).
Remove from heat & let rest.
Combine broccoli slaw, bleu cheese, apple, onion, and dressing in a separate dish.
Wrap the tortillas in a paper towel, and microwave for 30 seconds.
Slice the tuna steak into strips about 1/2 an inch thick.
Top tortillas with slaw mixture and then tuna.

Asian Stir Fry

2014-07-15T19:26:00.000-04:00

This stir fry is packed full of veggies and just the right amount of spice! I'm crazy about the sauce, and it has considerably less sugar than most bottled brands.

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

1/2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cooked & chopped

Calories: 85, Fat: 1g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 18.5g

1/2 of a Bell Pepper, sliced

Calories: 12, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2.8g, Sugars: 1.5g, Protein: 0.5g

1/4 cup of Red Onion, chopped

Calories: 17, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 4g, Sugars: 1.7g, Protein: 0.4g

5 Asparagus Spears, cut in half

Calories: 20, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 3g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 2g

1 cup of White Button Mushrooms

Calories: 15, Fat: 0.2g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 1.2g, Protein: 2.2g

1 cup of French Green Beans

Calories: 31, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 7.5g, Sugars: 3.8g, Protein: 2.5g

2 cloves of Garlic, diced

Calories: 8, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0.4g

2 TBS of Dressing (Newman's Own Lite Sesame Ginger)

Calories: 35, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 5g, Sugars: 4g, Protein: 0g

2 TSP of Sriracha

Calories: 10, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 0g

1 TBS of Low Sodium Soy Sauce

Calories: 10, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 1g

Entire Recipe: Calories: 243, Fat: 2.7g, Carbs: 29.3g, Sugars: 16.2g, Protein: 27.5g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

Whisk together the dressing, sriracha, and soy sauce. Set aside.
Heat a frying pan on medium, and spray with cooking spray.
Add the chicken, veggies, garlic, and sauce to the frying pan and sauté for approximately 7 minutes.

Buffalo Chicken Omelet

2014-07-11T11:38:00.000-04:00

So I am slightly obsessed with Buffalo Chicken, and omelets are my go-to dinner option when I don't want to put in a bunch of effort. So I had this idea for a Buffalo Chicken Omelet, and man was it on point.

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

1 Egg

Calories: 70, Fat: 5g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 6g

2 Egg Whites

Calories: 34, Fat: 0.1g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 8g

4 oz of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Cooked & Shredded

Calories: 110, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 24g

2 TBS of Buffalo Sauce (Frank's Redhot)

Calories: 10, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

2 TBS of Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Softened

Calories: 70, Fat: 6g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 2g

1/2 cup of Mixed Greens

Calories: 5, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 0.2g, Protein: 0.2g

Cooking Spray

Entire Recipe: Calories: 299, Fat: 12.6g, Carbs: 3.5g, Sugars: 2.2g, Protein: 40.2g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

Combine shredded chicken, cream cheese & buffalo sauce.
Heat a frying pan on medium, and spray with cooking spray.
Beat egg & egg whites. Pour mixture into pan.
Top one side of the egg with chicken mixture and then with the spring mix.
Fold omelet & flip. Continue to flip until it is cooked to your preference.

Hot Ham & Pineapple Melt

2014-07-10T12:02:00.001-04:00

I had some pineapple leftover from Sunday's taco recipe so I made this melt for dinner last night. It couldn't be simpler, but I really enjoyed it! Feel free to sub in your cheese of choice. I just happened to already have Provolone, but I think Swiss would also be great. I chose to top mine with Sriracha for some spice :)

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

1 English Muffin (Thomas' Light Multigrain)

Calories: 100, Fat: 1g, Carbs: 26g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 5g

2 slices of Ham (Hormel Natural Choice Smoked Deli Ham)

Calories: 30, Fat: 0.8g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0.5g, Protein: 5g

1/2 cup of Pineapple, sliced

Calories: 42, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 11.7g, Sugars: 9.2g, Protein: 0.8g

1 slice of Reduced Fat Provolone Cheese (Sargento)

Calories: 50, Fat: 3g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 5g

Entire Recipe: Calories: 222, Fat: 4.8g, Carbs: 38.2g, Sugars: 10.7g, Protein: 15.8g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice English Muffin in half.
Top with slices of ham, pineapple, and cheese.
Bake for approximately 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Tacos

2014-07-06T13:13:00.001-04:00

Happy Sunday! I hope everyone had a safe & happy holiday weekend. Ever since eating at Graze last weekend I have been craving tacos. This recipe is refreshing, flavorful, and super easy to make!

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

3 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cooked & shredded

Calories: 85, Fat: 1g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 18.5g

2 Corn Tortillas (La Banderita)

Calories: 110, Fat: 1g, Carbs: 24g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 2g

1/2 cup of Broccoli Slaw

Calories: 10, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 0.8g, Protein: 0.8g

1 TBS Scallions, chopped

Calories: 2, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0.4g, Sugars: 0.1g, Protein: 0.1g

2 TBS Reduced Fat Feta Cheese

Calories: 30, Fat: 2g, Carbs: 0.4g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 3g

1/4 cup of Pineapple, diced

Calories: 21, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 5.9g, Sugars: 4.6g, Protein: 0.4g

1/4 cup of Red Pepper, diced

Calories: 10, Fat: 0.1g, Carbs: 1.5g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 0.5g

1/4 cup of Red Onion, diced

Calories: 16, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 3.2g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0.5

1 TBS of BBQ Sauce (Sticky Fingers Carolina Classic)

Calories: 20, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 4.5g, Sugars: 4g, Protein: 0g

Entire Recipe: Calories: 304, Fat: 4.1g, Carbs: 41.8g, Sugars: 11.5g, Protein: 25.8g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

In a bowl combine chicken, broccoli slaw, pepper, onion, feta, & BBQ sauce.
Wrap the tortillas in paper towels, and microwave for 30 seconds.
Divide the chicken mixture among the two tortillas.
Top with pineapple & scallions.

Weekend Review

2014-07-01T17:08:00.000-04:00

Uncharacteristically, I did a lot of eating out this weekend.

Amen Street

Friday night I went to dinner at Amen Street for my cousin's birthday. I have been to this restaurant numerous times for lunch & happy hour, but I was less familiar with their dinner selections. Although a bit pricey, the food was excellent. However, in my opinion the restaurant's atmosphere is better fit for a daytime Bloody Mary & Oysters.

Shrimp & Lobster Risotto

Mustard Seed - Mt. Pleasant

My mom came into town this weekend, and the Mustard Seed is one of our favorites. We were in the Mt. Pleasant area so we stopped by that location for lunch. The worst part about Mustard Seed is I end up wanting to order EVERYTHING. We started off with the Hummus Plate which is served with warm pita, broccoli, tomatoes, and olives. Their hummus is really creamy & delicious! I had the Grilled Lemon & Oregano Chicken, and mom ordered a salad with roasted chicken, bleu cheese, and pears. We both enjoyed our meals - as always. I will say the food presentation, atmosphere, and service is always just a notch above at the James Island location.

Grilled Lemon & Oregano Chicken, Fresh Veggies & Tomato Feta Relish

Graze

We wanted to try somewhere new for dinner, and my coworkers recommended Graze in Mt. Pleasant. I always love trying new places, and this one did not disappoint. Our server did not miss a beat, and the food was excellent. I feel confident saying that this was the best taco I have ever eaten. It was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy and was served with a huge side salad.

Craft Taco: Pulled Pork, Spicy Grilled Pineapple, Pickled Red Onion & Cilantro Aioli

Black Bean Co.

I was in a training class on Monday and decided to stop by Black Bean Co. for the first time during my lunch break. All of the wraps on their menu sound great, but I finally decided to go with the Honey Turkey Bacon Club & a side of fruit. First, the wrap was excellent. According to their menu they use local honey in the honey mustard, and I could definitely taste the difference. My side of fruit however was a bit disappointing. It is actually listed as a "fruit salad" on their menu - which is incredibly deceiving considering what I was served.

Honey Bacon Turkey Wrap

"Fruit Salad"

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

I took my disappointment in the"fruit salad" and channeled it into a need for dessert. I had recently noticed a new ice cream shop on Upper King, so I walked down to Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Jeni's website lists the nutrition facts for all of her flavors. I love when restaurants do this. I opted for the healthiest choice - a small Riesling Poached Pear Sorbet. The sorbet was delicious and refreshing, but I was a little taken aback when it rang in at nearly $6.

Riesling Poached Pear Sorbet

Best overall experience: Graze, hands down.

What are your favorite local restaurants?

Stuffed Jalapenos - Two Ways

2014-06-24T19:25:00.000-04:00

I had some ingredients left over from my last recipe, so I threw together these jalapeño poppers!

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

2 Fresh Jalapenos

Calories: 8, Fat: 0.2g, Carbs: 1.8g, Sugars: 1.2g, Protein, 0.4g

2 Slices of Turkey Bacon

Calories: 70, Fat: 5g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein, 4g

1 Laughing Cow Wedge

Calories: 35, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 1g, Protein, 2g

1 TBS of Scallions, chopped

Calories: 2, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0.4g, Sugars: 0.1g, Protein, 0.1g

2 TBS of Reduced Fat Feta Cheese

Calories: 30, Fat: 1.8g, Carbs: 0.4g, Sugars: 0g, Protein, 3g

Entire Recipe (4 Poppers): Calories: 145, Fat: 8.5g, Carbs: 3.6g, Sugars: 2.3g, Protein: 9.5g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Ham & Bleu Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

2 Fresh Jalapenos

Calories: 8, Fat: 0.2g, Carbs: 1.8g, Sugars: 1.2g, Protein: 0.4g

2 Slices of Ham (Natural Choice Smoked Deli Ham)

Calories: 30, Fat: 0.8g, Carbs: 0.4g, Sugars: 0.4g, Protein: 5g

1 Laughing Cow Wedge

Calories: 35, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 2g

1 TBS of Scallions, chopped

Calories: 2, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0.4g, Sugars: 0.1g, Protein: 0.1g

2 TBS of Reduced Fat Bleu Cheese

Calories: 40, Fat: 3g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 4.4g

Entire Recipe (4 Poppers): Calories: 115, Fat: 5.5g, Carbs: 3.6g, Sugars: 2.7g, Protein: 11.9g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Slice jalapenos in half. Remove seeds and membrane.
Mix scallion, cheese, and Laughing Cow wedge.
Spoon mixture into the peppers.
Slice bacon and/or ham in half. Wrap each pepper in half of the slice and secure with a toothpick.
Bake for 20 minutes.

The winner? Bacon :)

Cheesy Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken Breast

2014-06-21T19:06:00.000-04:00

This is my favorite recipe yet. Jalapenos, chicken, cheese... oh yeah and it's pretzel encrusted. Sign me up! This dish is not as spicy as it may seem - the cheese balances the jalapeno well.

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

1 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (8 oz)

Calories: 220, Fat: 3g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein, 48g

20 Small Pretzel Sticks

Calories: 55, Fat: 0.2g, Carbs: 12g, Sugars: 0.5g, Protein, 1.5g

1 Lime, juice of

Calories: 7, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2.3g, Sugars: 0.6g, Protein, 0.2g

2 TBS Scallions, chopped

Calories: 4, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 0.3g, Protein, 0.2g

1 TBS Reduced Fat Feta Cheese

Calories: 15, Fat: 1g, Carbs: 0.2g, Sugars: 0g, Protein, 1.5g

1 Laughing Cow Wedge (Light Creamy Swiss)

Calories: 35, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 1g, Protein, 2g

1 Fresh Jalapeno

Calories: 4, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 0.6g, Protein, 0g

Cooking Spray
Black Pepper

Entire Recipe: Calories: 340, Fat: 5.7g, Carbs: 17.5g, Sugars: 3g, Protein: 53.4g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Slice the chicken breast through the middle almost cutting it in half.
Remove the seeds and membrane from your pepper, and finely chop it (I used a food processor). Set aside in a separate dish.
Put the pretzel sticks in a food processor and chop until they're crumbs.
In a small dish, mix scallions, jalapeno, Laughing Cow, and feta.
Season the chicken breast with black pepper & lighting spray with cooking spray.
Spray a lined baking sheet.
Spread the cheese mixture in the middle of the sliced chicken breast, and secure with a toothpick.
Cover the chicken in lime juice and then pretzel crumbs.
Place the chicken on prepared baking sheet and light spray with cooking spray again.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Twice-Baked Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes

2014-06-18T20:10:00.000-04:00

Twice-Baked Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes. Now that's a mouth full...
These were so easy to make, and turned out even better than I expected. I served mine with veggies and fat free ranch for dipping. Enjoy!

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

1 Medium Sweet Potato

Calories: 103, Fat: 0.1g, Carbs: 24g, Sugars: 9.6g, Protein: 2.3g

4 oz of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Cooked & Shredded

Calories: 110, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 24g

2 TBS of Buffalo Sauce (Frank's Redhot)

Calories: 10, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

2 TBS of Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Softened

Calories: 70, Fat: 6g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 2g

2 TBS Reduced Fat Feta Cheese (Substitute: Reduced Fat Bleu Cheese)

Calories: 30, Fat:1.8g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 3g

Cooking Spray

Entire Recipe: Calories: 323, Fat: 9.4g, Carbs: 26.5g, Sugars: 11.6g, Protein: 31.3g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray the potato with cooking spray, and then bake for approximately 45 minutes.
While potato is baking, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, and buffalo sauce.
Once potato is tender, remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes.
Cut the potato in half, and spoon out the flesh leaving a thin layer to keep the potato intact.
Combine the potato and buffalo chicken mixture.
Spoon the filling back into the potato skins, and top with cheese.
Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until cheese melts.
Top with sea salt & pepper.

Granny Smith, Ham & Swiss Sandwich

2014-06-17T14:33:00.002-04:00

Lately this has been my go-to sandwich combination. It's easy to make, healthy, and above all - delicious. I typically opt for a Flatbread or English Muffin, but feel free to substitute your favorite type of bread.

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

1 Flatbread (Joseph's Multigrain Flatbread)

Calories: 90, Fat: 2.4g, Carbs: 13g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 7g

2 slices of Ham (Hormel's Smoked Deli Ham)

Calories: 30, Fat: 0.8g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0.6g, Protein: 5g

1 Laughing Cow Wedge (Creamy Swiss, Light)

Calories: 35, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 2g

1/2 of a Medium Granny Smith Apple

Calories: 48, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 15.5g, Sugars: 3g, Protein: 0.5g

Entire Recipe: Calories: 203, Fat: 4.7g, Carbs: 30g, Sugars: 5.6g, Protein: 14.5g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

Toast your bread & then spread the Laughing Cow wedge.

Top with ham and thin slices of the apple.

Foodie Survey

2014-06-16T17:23:00.000-04:00

Oh Monday, you sneaky little devil... After a non-stop but awesome weekend, I am too tired to cook, so here's a fun foodie survey instead.

A is for apple, what is your favorite kind? Granny Smith

B is for bread, regardless of the nutrition, what is your favorite type to have a nice big slice of? Cinnamon Raisin

C is for cereal, what kind do you currently have in your pantry? Special K Red Berry (ok, it's the knockoff Publix brand)

D is for doughnuts, what is your favorite kind? Those little powdered sugar ones

E is for eggs, how do you like your prepared? This question reminds me of Runaway Bride. Over Easy

F is for fat free, what is your favorite fat free product? SRIRACHA

G is for groceries, where do you purchase yours? Publix

H is for hot beverages, what is yours of choice? Vanilla Chai Tea

I is for ice cream, pick your favorite flavor & topping. Cake Batter Fro Yo & Rainbow Sprinkles

J is for jams or jellies, if you eat them what is your favorite flavor? Do Jelly Beans Count? Peach Flavor

K is for kebab, build your own with 5 ingredients. Buffalo Mozzarella, Shrimp, Pineapple, Peppers, & Onion

L is for lunch, what did you have today? Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken, Beets, Yellow Pepper, Red Onion, & Cucumber

M is for milk, what variety do you prefer? Almond Breeze, Unsweetened Vanilla

N is for nuts, what type is your favorite? Blue Diamond Blueberry Almonds

O is for onions, do you eat them? Yes, all of them

P is for protein, what is your favorite source? Cookies & Cream Quest Nutrition Bar

Q is for quiche, what 4 ingredients would you put in yours? Spinach, Feta, Ham & Mushroom

R is for restaurant, what is your favorite local spot? Mustard Seed - James Island

S is for spices, name 4 that you have used most recently. Oregano, Cayenne Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes, & Rosemary

T is for trick or treating - what 5 candies do you want in your bag? Peanut M&Ms, Green Apple Gummi Bears, Butterfingers, White Chocolate Reese's Cups, & Strawberry Laffy Taffy

U is for universal, what is your favorite type of foreign cuisine? Asian

V is for vitamins, what kinds do you take? B12 & Biotin

W is for water, how do you drink yours? Ideally? With Tequila :)

X is for xtra special dinner, what is on the menu? Ahi Tuna, Asparagus, & Risotto. & Maybe some Rosemary Bread & Balsamic Vinegar. Oh & Pumpkin Cheesecake for Dessert. Ok, I'm done.

Y is for yogurt, what your favorite brand & flavor? Banana Cream Pie - Dannon Lite & Fit Greek

Z is for zero guilt, what food would you enjoy over & over if there would be no guilt? Jalapeno Poppers

Review: "Healthy" Grocery Store Desserts

2014-06-12T16:59:00.001-04:00

Sometimes you just need something sweet after dinner.

Arctic Zero Chocolate Peanut Butter Frozen Dessert
Calories: 144, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 28g, Sugar 20g, Protein: 14g
First off, those nutrition facts are for the entire pint. Sound too good to be true? It is. This "ice cream" taste like a protein powder slushy, ew. Part of me is curious about the other flavors, but the other part of me is scared they could be even worse.

Weight Watchers Black Cherry Swirl Frozen Greek Yogurt
Calories: 100, Fat: 1g, Carbs: 20g, Sugars: 17g, Protein: 5g
I like that these are packaged in individual servings. This brand has a bit more sugar than I would have liked, and the texture was almost frothy. It was decent, but I probably wouldn't buy it again.

Healthy Choice Blueberry Greek Frozen Yogurt
Calories: 100, Fat: 2g, Carbs: 19g, Sugars: 13g, Protein: 4g
I really enjoyed this frozen yogurt, which is also packaged in individual servings. I preferred its consistency and flavor to the other brands. Healthy Choice has other great flavors: Dark Fudge Swirl, Raspberry, Strawberry, & Vanilla Bean.

Dole Strawberry Dippers

Calories: 60, Fat: 4g, Carbs: 6g, Sugars: 4g, Protein: 0g

It's hard to go wrong with chocolate covered strawberries. Each pouch contains 4 strawberry halves. The serving size is small, but this is a great post-dinner treat that doesn't pack lot of sugar or calories. Dole also makes frozen Banana Dippers.

Yasso Blueberry Greek Yogurt Bar

Calories: 80, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 15g, Sugars: 12g, Protein: 6g

Yum! These were better than expected. The flavor was really good & I thought the serving size was perfect. Yasso has a ton of other flavors - from Peanut Butter Cup and Sea Salt Caramel to Mint Chocolate Chip & Strawberry.

What's your go-to grocery store dessert?

Huevos Rancheros & Skinny Tequila Cocktail

2014-06-11T19:40:00.000-04:00

Happy Hump Day! I need tequila...

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

1/2 a cup of Corn

Calories: 60, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 9g, Sugars: 7g, Protein: 2g

1/4 a cup of Onion

Calories: 16, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 3.2g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0.5g

1 serving of Jalapenos

Calories: 5, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 1, Sugars: 0g, Protein, 0g

2 Mini Sweet Peppers, Sliced

Calories: 17, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 3.3g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 0.7

1/4 a cup of Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies

Calories: 10, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 0.5g

1/4 a cup of Enchilada Sauce (Casa Fiesta)

Calories: 20, Fat: 0.5g, Carbs: 3g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

1 Egg

Calories: 78, Fat: 5g, Carbs:0.6g, Sugar: 0.6g, Protein: 6g

1 TBS Mashed Avocado

Calories: 22, Fat: 2g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0.5g

1/2 of a Flatbread (Joseph's Multigrain Flatbread)

Calories: 45, Fat: 1.2g, Carbs: 6.5g, Sugars: 0.5g, Protein: 3.5g

Cooking Spray

Entire Recipe: Calories: 273, Fat: 10.2g, Carbs: 29.6g, Sugars: 11.1g, Protein: 13.7g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

For the Cocktail:

1.5 oz of Tequila (Camarena Silver)

Calories: 96

Sparkling Water, Pink Grapefruit
Salted Rim & Garnish with a Lime

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350.

Lightly spray both sides of the flatbread. Bake for 10 minutes, flipping over after 5.

Spray pan with cooking spray. Sauté corn, onions, jalapenos, peppers, diced tomatoes, and enchilada sauce until well combined and fragrant.

Prepare an over easy egg.

Spread the mashed avocado on one side of the flatbread.

Top flatbread with the egg and then vegetable mixture.

Mix your cocktail & enjoy!