Low Fat Cooking Recipes

Rhubarb Poached in Jasmine Tea with Ginger

2011-09-21T03:19:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:1 1/4 Cups Water 3 Jasmine Blend Tea Bags 2 3/4 Pounds Fresh Rhubarb, Trimmed, Cut Into 2-Inch Lengths (About 2 Pounds Trimmed) 2 Cups Sugar 2 Tablespoons Minced Peeled Ginger Mascarpone CreamDirections :1. Bring 1 1/4 cups water to boil in heavy large saucepan; add tea bags. Remove from heat. Cover and let steep 15 minutes. Discard tea bags.2. Add rhubarb, sugar and ginger to tea in

WW Herbed Vegetable Chips - 2 pts

2011-09-08T03:02:00.000-07:00

Ingredients: 4 spray olive oil cooking spray -- (s) 1 medium zucchini -- sliced crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices 1 medium yellow summer squash -- sliced crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices 2 small sweet potatoes -- peeled and sliced crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices 2 large carrots -- peeled and sliced diagonally into 1/8-inch-thick slices 1 teaspoon kosher salt -- or more

Mushroom Burgers with Barley

2011-09-06T02:57:00.000-07:00

Makes 6 burgers This burger, based in part on the fortifying soup made with the same ingredients, is abundant in mushroom flavour. It is also vegan and gluten-free. Substitute other mushroom varieties, such as oyster mushrooms or plain button mushrooms. The barley with the mushrooms makes for a nice, chewy veggie burger. Ingredients : 1 Small Potato, Peeled And Cut Into 1/2-Inch (1-Cm)

Diabetic Eggplant And Tomato Casserole

2011-08-30T02:02:00.001-07:00

Yield: 8 servings Ingredients : 1 Large Eggplant (2 Pounds), Peeled, Cut Into 1-Inch Cubes 1/2 Cup Seasoned Dry Bread Crumbs 1/3 Cup Chopped Onion 3 Cloves Garlic 1-1/2 Teaspoons Dried Oregano Leaves, Divided 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Basil Leaves 1/4 Teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaves Salt And Pepper, To Taste 2 Eggs 3 Medium Tomatoes, Sliced 1/4 Cup Grated Fat-Free Parmesan Cheese

Beet Slaw - Raw Slaw

2011-08-29T00:53:00.000-07:00

Ingredients : 1 Fresh Raw Beet 1 Fresh Raw Zucchini 1 Fresh Raw Yellow Squash 2 Fresh Raw Carrots 1 Raw Onion Dressing: 1/2 Cup Apple Raw Cider Vinegar 1 Tbs Blackstrap Molasses 1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper 2 Cloves Garlic -- (To-3) Finely Chopped Sea Salt To Taste Preparation Method : 1. Clean the veggies thoroughly, but don't peel them. I like to take the veggies and run

Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes with Tarragon

2011-08-26T11:40:00.000-07:00

A simple marinade of shallots, balsamic vinegar, and fresh tarragon makes the most of summer tomatoes. Try a variety of heirloom tomatoes in this dish for their different colors and flavors. Side dishes don't get any easier than this one. All you need to do is slice up the tomatoes and drizzle with a mixture of olive oil, vinegar, and tarragon. Prepare this one hour before you eat, and serve it

Apple Cider Brine for Turkey

2011-08-25T03:01:00.000-07:00

Ingredients : 8 Cups Unsweetened Apple Cider -- Or Juice 2/3 Cup Kosher Salt 2/3 Cup Sugar 6 Slices Unpeeled Fresh Ginger Root -- Quarter-Size 2 Bay Leaves 6 Whole Cloves 1 Teaspoon Black Peppercorns -- Crushed 2 Teaspoons Whole Allspice Berries -- Crushed 6 Cups Ice-Cold Water 15 Pounds Thawed Turkey -- 1 Thawed Turkey (10 To 25 Pounds) 2 Oranges -- Quartered To Cook

Braeburn Apple Brown Rice Salad

2011-08-24T02:42:00.000-07:00

Makes 6 servings. Salad: 3 Braeburn apples 2 T Lemon juice 3-1/2 c Cooked quick brown rice 3 Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into chunks 1 Red bell pepper (medium), seeded, trimmed, and chopped 1/4 c Green onion, sliced Vinagrette: 3 T Olive oil 1/4 c Parsley, chopped 3 T Rice vinegar 2 t Dijon-style mustard 2 cloves Garlic 1 t Sugar 1/2 t Salt Black pepper to taste

Diabetic High-Fiber Wheat Bran And Oats Pancakes

2011-08-23T11:55:00.000-07:00

Yield: 6 servings Ingredients : 1 Cup Buttermilk (Or Skim Milk With 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice) 2/3 Cup Slow-Cooking Rolled Oats 1/2 Cup Unprocessed Wheat Bran 2 Egg Whites Or 1 Egg 1/4 Cup Whole-Wheat Flour, Preferably Stone Ground 1 Teaspoon Fructose 1/8 Teaspoon Salt 3/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda Vegetable Oil Or Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray Directions : 1. Combine milk, oats,

Weight Watchers Tex-Mex Breakfast Scramble

2011-08-19T01:10:00.000-07:00

Serves 4 Ingredients : 2 Cups Cholesterol-Free Egg Product 1 Cup Breakstone's Or Knudsen Lowfat Cottage Cheese 1 Cup Chopped Green Pepper 1/2 Cup Chopped Onion 1/2 Cup Kraft 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Mild Cheddar Cheese 1/2 Cup Taco Bell Home Originals Thick 'N Chunky Salsa Directions : 1. Beat egg product and cottage cheese in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended. 2. Spray

Sweet 'n' Sour Beet Salsa

2011-08-18T02:50:00.000-07:00

Ingredients : 31 Ounces Aunt Nellie's Ruby Red Sweet And Sour Harvard Beets -- (2 Jars) Rinsed, Drained And Chopped, Or Pickled Beets 11 1/2 Ounces Mandarin Oranges -- (1 Can) Peeled And Diced, Or 2 Medium Oranges 4 Tablespoons Chopped Scallions 4 Tablespoons Minced Cilantro 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice 2 Teaspoons Minced Fresh Ginger 1/2 Teaspoon Salt Preparation Method : 1. In a

Fresh Strawberry Pie

2011-08-17T03:11:00.000-07:00

Ingredients : 4 C. Fresh Strawberries, Cut In Quarters Lengthwise 1-1/3 C. Apple Juice Concentrate 1 Tsp. Vanilla 3/4 C. Chopped Fresh Strawberries Pinch Of Salt (Optional) 6 Tbs. Cornstarch Directions : 1. Wash and stem 3 pints of strawberries. 2. Cut 4 c. of berries lengthwise into quarters and set aside. 3. Chop another 3/4 c. of berries and put into blender. 4. Add

Spicy Chipotle Rice

2011-08-16T02:25:00.000-07:00

Ingredients : 6 Slices Bacon, Diced 1 Medium Yellow Onion, Chopped 3 Cups Long Grain Rice 3 14 1/2-Ounce Can Vegetable Broth Or Homemade 1/2 Cup Water 3 Chipotle Chiles In Adobe Sauce, About 1/4 Of A 7-Ounce Can, Diced 3/4 Teaspoon Salt 1/3 Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro 2 Green Onions, Chopped, Some Green Tops Included Directions : 1. In deep, heavy saucepan saute bacon with onion

Brown Rice with Squash and Chickpeas

2011-08-08T03:53:00.000-07:00

Ingredients : 4 Teaspoons Olive Oil1 Medium Onion -- Halved And Thinly Sliced3 Large Garlic Cloves -- Minced1 Tablespoon Grated Fresh Ginger2 1/2 Cups Water1 Cup Brown Rice1/2 Cup Lentils3/4 Teaspoon Salt15 Ounces Canned Chickpeas -- (1 Can) Rinsed And Drained2 Cups Frozen Cubed Butternut Squash2 Bunches Broccoli Rabe -- Trimmed And Cut Into 2-Inch Pieces1/4 Teaspoon Red Pepper

Basic Pork Rib Rub

2011-08-05T00:48:00.000-07:00

Ingredients : 4 Tbs. Pickling Salt 2 Tbs. Garlic Powder 2 Tbs. Onion Powder 2 Tbs. Paprika 1 tsp. ground Thyme 1 tsp. ground Sage 1 tsp. ground Bay Leaf 1 tsp. Celery Seed 1 tsp. Black Pepper Directions : 1. Sprinkle seasonings on the ribs and rub. Refrigerate for 1-5 hours. 2. Prepare the grill for long-term, low-temp cooking. Baste the ribs with the basting sauce and

Carrot and Parsnip Soup

2011-08-04T03:42:00.000-07:00

Ingredients : 1 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter 1 Medium Onion, Peeled And Chopped 1 Celery Stalk, Trimmed And Diced 5 To 6 Medium Carrots, Peeled And Cut Into 1/4 Inch Dice 6 To 7 Medium Parsnips, Peeled And Cut Into 1/4 Inch Dice 1 Medium Potato Peeled And Cut Into 1/4 Inch Dice 1 Quart Vegetable Stock Salt Freshly Ground Pepper 2 Or 3 Sprigs Of Dill Snipped Fresh Dill Method : 1.

Double Cherry - Cornmeal Tea Bread

2011-08-03T00:35:00.000-07:00

Ingredients : 3 Tablespoons Dried Cherries 1 1/3 Cups Whole Grain Pastry Flour 2/3 Cup Yellow Cornmeal 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 2/3 Cup Sugar 1/3 Cup Plain Low Fat Yogurt 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce 2 Tablespoons Butter -- Melted 1 Egg 1 Tablespoon Grated Orange Peel -- Or Lemon Peel 1 Cup Fresh Cherries -- Pitted And Quartered

Malay Chile Jam

2011-08-02T00:06:00.000-07:00

Ingredients : 1 Small Onion -- Quartered And Thinly Sliced 1/2 Cup Sugar 1/3 Cup Minced Seeded Medium-Hot Chiles -- Such As Jalapeños Or Serranos 1/4 Cup Minced Red Bell Pepper 1/4 Cup Water 1/4 Lemon -- Cut Into 2 Wedges And Seeded 1 Pinch Salt -- Large Generous Pinch Preparation Method : 1. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. 2. Cook over

Weight Watchers Low Fat Low Carb Garlicky Shrimp

2011-07-14T12:59:00.000-07:00

Yield: 8 to 10 servings Ingredients : 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil 4 Garlic Cloves, Minced 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 1 Pound Large Shrimp (24 To 30 Count), Peeled And Deveined 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Directions : 1. In a large skillet, heat the butter and oil over medium heat. 2. Add the garlic, parsley, salt, and shrimp, and

Diabetic Southwestern Chicken Salad

2011-06-23T11:55:00.000-07:00

Ingredients : Salad: 1 Cup Cooked Corn Kernels 1 Cup Diced Tomatoes 1 Cup Green Peas, Frozen And Thawed 1/2 Cup Each Sliced Red And Green Pepper 1/3 Cup Canned Black Beans, Drained 2 Cups Cooked, Cubed Chicken Breast Dressing: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Lime Juice 2 Teaspoons Cumin 1 Tablespoon Chopped Cilantro 2 Teaspoons Chili Powder 1 Teaspoon Oregano Directions

Thai Spring Roll Sauce

2011-06-23T11:46:00.000-07:00

Ingredients : 2 1/2 Cups Water 1 Cup Sugar 1 Tablespoon Sake 3 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar 2 Teaspoons Fresh Ginger -- Finely Grated 1/2 Cup Carrots -- Fine Julienne 1 Teaspoon Hot Pepper Flakes -- Or To Taste 2 Teaspoons Garlic -- Finely Chopped 1/2 Teaspoon Soy Sauce Preparation Method : 1. Mix 2 cups of the water with the sugar, and boil until caramelized.

Green Tea Marinated Cucumbers

2011-06-21T12:37:00.000-07:00

Here the green tea works with sesame oil and rice wine vinegar as a low-oil dressing. This is a good relish with hot rice and grilled beef or tofu. Green Tea Vinaigrette: 1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil 1 Teaspoon Soy Sauce 2 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar 1 Cup Strong Celestial Seasonings Authentic Green Tea 1 Teaspoon Toasted Sesame Seeds 1 Teaspoon Shredded, Dried Seaweed, If Available, Or 1

Creamy Spinach Pasta

2011-06-18T11:51:00.000-07:00

Ingredients : 10 Ounces Spinach Spaghetti 6 Ounces Spinach Leaves, Whole -- One Bag 1 Cup Fresh Basil Leaves 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic -- Minced 1 Cup Tofu, Silken, Mori-Nu Lite 2/3 Cup Vegetable Broth 1 1/2 Cups Halved Cherry Tomatoes 1 Dash Freshly Ground Black Pepper -- To Taste Preparation Method : 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package

Raspberry Mirepoix

2011-06-17T22:13:00.000-07:00

Ingredients : 1/4 cup Diced Celery 1/4 cup Diced Carrots 3 tablespoons Finely Chopped Green Onions 1/4 cup Water 1/8 teaspoon Bouillon Granules -- 'chikn' or veg 1 teaspoon Cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon Minced Gingerrot 1/4 cup Unsweetened Orange Juice 1 1/2 teaspoons Raspberry Vinegar Preparation Method : 1. Combine celery, carrots, green onions, water & bouillon

Tahini Yogurt Potato Salad

2011-06-17T11:38:00.000-07:00

Ingredients : 3 1/3 Pounds Fingerling Potatoes -- Washed Or Baby Red Potatoes 1/2 Cup Low-Fat Natural Yoghurt 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice 2 Teaspoons Honey 2 Teaspoons Tahini -- (Sesame Paste) 6 Green Shallots -- Ends Trimmed, Thinly Sliced Or Green Onions 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Mint Preparation Method : 1. Place the potatoes in large saucepan of cold water. Bring to the boil