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BROCCOLI SOUP

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups skim milk
  • 2 (14 ½-ounce) cans vegetable broth or fat free chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Directions:
Cook the broccoli in a microwave dish in the water, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside. In a large non-stick pot, sauté the onion over medium heat until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes. In a small bowl, mix together the flour and milk. Stir the flour and milk mixture into the onion. Gradually add the vegetable broth and the broccoli. Stir to combine. Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes, or until thickened. Transfer the soup to a food processor or blender, puree the soup, and return to the pot over low heat. Add the cheese, salt, pepper, and thyme, cooking until heated through and the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Calories per serving: 121
Protein: 9g
Carbohydrate: 15g

Makes 6 to 8 servings.


MARINATED CRAB FINGERS

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 pounds crab fingers
Directions:
In a large bowl, mix the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, basil, and sugar. Add the crab fingers. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Lay the mixture on leaf lettuce to serve.

Calories per serving: 71
Protein: 14
Carbohydrate: 1g

Makes 16 servings.


MARINATED SHRIMP

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Dash cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the oil, garlic, dry mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, vinegar, bay leaf, and cayenne pepper; mix well. Stir in the parsley, red onion and capers. Add the shrimp, tossing until well coated. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Drain the marinade, remove the bay leaf, and serve the shrimp with the onion, parsley, and capers.

Calories per serving: 94
Protein: 19g
Carbohydrates: 1g

Makes 10 servings.


SPINACH DIP

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • ½ cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed leaves
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • ½ cup chopped parsely
  • ½ cup chopped green onions (scallions)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Place chips on 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
Blend all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Refrigerate.

Calories per serving: 54
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrates: 1g

Makes 12 (¼-cup) servings.


NACHOS

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • Two jalapeno peppers, seeded, chopped
  • Three cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • One boneless skinless chicken breast (about 6 ounces)
  • 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) mexican-style diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons black olives, chopped
  • 4 ounces low fat tortilla chips
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Place chips on 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Add onion, peppers, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Cook and stir five minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in chicken and tomatoes.
Spoon tomato mixture, cheese and olives over chips. Bake five minutes or until cheese melts.

Recipe makes four servings.
Per serving: Calories: 69, Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 153mg


MASHED POTATO AND GARLIC DIP

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1 1⁄2 LB Yukon Gold Potatoes, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Can Garbanzo Beans rinsed
  • 1⁄4 C Olive Oil
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, Crushed
  • 1 t Salt
  • 1⁄4 C Chopped Parsley
Directions:
Bring potatoes to a boil, than simmer 15-20 minutes or until tender. Blend all other ingredients (except parsley). Add potatoes and mash. Reserve 1⁄2 C of the potato water and add to mixture with parsley.


MOCK CHEESE SAUCE/DIP

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1 Can (16 oz.) Cannelini Beans (White Kidney), Drained
  • 2 Cooked Carrots
  • 1/2 Can of Chicken Broth; Add More For A Thinner Consistency
  • 1/2 Lemon
  • 1/4 C Olive Oil
  • 2 T White Wine
  • 3 Garlic Cloves (1-2 additional cloves may be added if desired)
Directions:
Mix in a blender or food processor. Use Salt, Pepper, Paprika and Parsley to taste. Use sauce for pasta, rice, crackers, chips or vegetables.


MISO DIP

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1⁄2 # Tofu
  • 1⁄2 C Mellow or Sweet White Miso
  • 1T Scallion Chopped
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1⁄4 t Tumeric
  • 3T Olive Oil
  • 2T Brown Rice Vinegar


SMOKED SALMON SPREAD

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1# Salmon
  • 8 Oz. Fat Free Cream Cheese
  • 1t Lemon
  • 2t Grated Onion
  • 1-2t Horseradish
  • 1⁄4 t Liquid Smoke
  • 1⁄2 C Chopped Pecans
  • 3 t Parsley

TZATZIKIS

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 2 large cukes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely grated.
    (Dry on paper towel for 15 min.)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1 pint yogurt drained
  • 2 T chopped fresh dill
  • 1⁄4 t pepper
  • 1 T olive oil
  • juice of 1/2 lemon


VEGETARIAN CHOPPED LIVER

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1C Cooked Lentils
  • 5 Whole Walnuts
  • 2 T White Miso
  • 1 T Canola Oil
  • 1⁄4 C Cooked Mushrooms
  • 1⁄4 C Cooked Onions
  • 1 t Agar Flakes
  • Salt, Pepper

Side Dishes

VEGETABLES WITH BROCCOLI LEMON SAUCE

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 12 small red potatoes, cut into quarters
  • 1 large green or red bell pepper, cut into ¼-inch rings
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 can cream of broccoli soup (98% fat-free)
  • ½ cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 4 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
Directions:
  1. In a sauce pan, combine potatoes with water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Add pepper and broccoli. Cook five minutes more or until vegetables are tender.
  2. In second sauce pan, combine soup, mayonnaise, onions, lemon juice, and thyme. Heat through and serve over vegetables.
Calories per serving: 126

Makes 8 servings.


CREAMY CORN CASSEROLE

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 2 (16-ounce) bags frozen corn
  • 1 (7-ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
  • ½ cup skim milk
  • 1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, cut into pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a 2-quart baking dish, combine the corn and green chilies. In a small microwave-safe dish, heat the milk and cream cheese in the microwave until the cream cheese is melted, about 30 seconds. Mix with a fork to blend. Stir into the corn, and season with the salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the paprika. Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly. Serve.

Calories per serving: 108
Protein: 6g
Carbohydrates: 22g

Makes 8 to 10 servings.



CAULIFLOWER SUPREME

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • ½ cup plain nonfat yogurt
  • ½ cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the cauliflower in a microwave-safe dish with 1/3 cup water; cook covered in the microwave for 8 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain and transfer to a baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cheese, mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper, and spread over the cauliflower. Bake, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve.

Calories per serving: 97
Protein: 9g
Carbohydrates: 10g

Makes 4 servings.


SAUTEED CHERRY TOMATOES WITH BASIL

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions:
Wash the tomatoes, and dry them well. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, basil, parsley, and thyme. Heat a skillet coated with non-stick cooking spray over medium heat, and add the tomatoes. Sprinkle with the sugar, salt, and pepper, and toss briefly until well heated. Stir in the garlic mixture, and sauté for 1 minute, or until the sugar melts and the mixture is heated thoroughly. Serve immediately.

Calories per serving: 22
Protein: 1g
Carbohydrates: 5g

Makes 6 servings.



COLESLAW

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1 head green or Savory cabbage
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
  • 1 cup raisins
  • ¼ cup fat-free mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions:
Discard the coarse outer cabbage leaves. Cut the cabbage into 2-inch wedges and remove the core. Slice the wedges very thinly crosswise. Transfer to a large bowl and add the carrots and raisins. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, celery seeds, vinegar, and sugar; thin with a little water is desired. Pour over the coleslaw and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes or chill for up to 2 hours to let the flavors develop before serving.

Calories per serving: 170
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 39g

Makes 6 to 8 servings.



DIRTY RICE

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • Low Calorie cooking spray
  • ¼ cup finely diced onion
  • ¼ cup finely diced celery
  • ½ green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 1/3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • ¾ teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 box (6-ounce) long grain and wild rice mix, Uncle Ben’s
Directions:
  1. In a medium skillet, spray low calorie cooking spray and heat. Add onion, celery, and pepper to hot oil. Sauté until vegetables are soft but not brown.
  2. Add broth and poultry seasoning; bring to boil. Add rice and seasoning packet. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 25 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve.
Calories per serving: 198

Makes 4 4oz. servings.


WHITE BEANS

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1 pound navy or pea beans
  • ½ green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup diced lean ham
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Splenda Brown Sugar, optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Soak the beans overnight in water. Rinse and drain. Add olive oil to a large non-stick pot and sauté the green pepper, celery, onion, and garlic until tender. Add the beans and water to cover. Add the ham, bay leaves, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer, covered, for 2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Calories per serving: 156
Protein: 10g
Carbohydrates: 26g

Makes 12-3 oz servings.



APPLE RICE PILAF WITH TOASTED ALMONDS

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ Golden Delicious apple, finely chopped
  • 2 cups light apple juice
  • 2 cups long grain instant rice, Uncle Bens
  • ¼ cup silvered almonds, toasted
Directions:
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and apple, and sauté until soft. Add apple juice and bring to boil.
  2. Stir in rice. Cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes, stir in almonds.
Calories per serving: 187

Makes 6 servings.


BROCCOLI WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh broccoli, trimmed and cut into florets
  • ¼ cup finely chopped green onions (scallions)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions:
Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe dish with ¼ cup water. Cover, and cook 8 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender; drain. Combine the green onion, garlic, tarragon, and dry mustard in a bowl. Whisk the oil into the green onion mixture. Add the vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour the vinaigrette over the broccoli, tossing to coat. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Calories per serving: 39
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrates: 4g

Makes 8 Servings.



JULIENNE SQUASH

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup thin sliced scallion
  • 2 Cups zucchini, cut into 2 in. julienne strips
  • 2 Cups yellow squash, cut into 2 in. julienne strips
  • 1 Cup red bell pepper, chopped fine

Directions:
Saute onion over medium-high heat until soft using low calorie cooking spray. Add zucchini, squash & pepper and salt & pepper to taste & cook until vegetables are tender-about 5 min.

Notes:
Makes 4 Servings: Serving Size = 1 1/3 Cups, Fat: 0.23g, Calories: 50/serving.



TANGY CUCUMBERS

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 2 Large Cucumbers (sliced thin)
  • 4 slices of Red Onion
  • 1 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar (or Vinegar of choice)
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 3 Tablespoons Splenda
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
Directions:
Mix all ingredients and marinate overnight. Adjust the Vinegar and Splenda to taste. If you are a garlic Lover, add a clove or two.

Notes:
Makes 4 – 2 Cup servings. Serving size = 2 Cups, Fat: 0 g, 50 Calories/serving.



VEGETABLE KABOBS

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 2 ea. red and green peppers
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 Tb herbs (eg tarragon & marjoram)
  • 2 tsp garlic, crushed
Directions:
Cut vegetables into half-inch chunks or wedges and toss with seasonings. Let sit for one half hour. Spry grill with low calorie cooking spray..Grill or broil until color shows on vegetables, about 10-15 minutes. 6 servings: 0.5 g fat/47 cal/per serving.

Notes:
Servings: 6, Fat: 0.5 g, Calories: 47



OVEN-ROASTED VEGETABLES

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1 med zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 med summer squash, cut into bite-sizes pieces
  • 1 med red bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 med yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1lb fresh asparagus, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place the zucchini, squash, bell peppers, asparagus and onion in a large roasting pan, and toss with the oil, salt and black pepper. Spread in a single layer. Roasting for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly browned and tender.

Notes:
Calories per serving: 170 Fat:11g Protein: 5g



BAKED FRENCH FRIES

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • Two large potatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450-degrees.
Peel potatoes and cut into slices 4-inches long and 1/4-inch wide; place in a bowl of iced water to crisp. Just before cooking, turn onto paper towel and pat dry. Spread pieces in one layer of a shallow baking pan. Sprinkle with the vegetables oil. Shake pan to spread oil evenly over potatoes. Bake 30-40 minutes, turning frequently, until gold brown. Empty potatoes onto paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and paprika.

Notes:
Per serving: Calories 93, Total Fat 3g, Cholesterol 0mg



DRIED BEANS, PEAS AND LENTILS RECIPES

Required Items
& Ingredients

Soak beans using method 1 or method 2.

Soaking Method 1
Stir in 1 teaspoon salt into 6 cups of water for each 1 pound of dried beans. Wash beans; add to salted water. Soak overnight.

Soaking Method 2
Bring 8 cups of water for each 1 pound of beans to a boil. Wash beans, add to boiling water. Bring to a second boil; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let soak for 1 hour. Drain. Rinse. Discard soaking water.
Directions:
Cook soaked beans as follows: For 12 pound of soaked beans bring 6 cups of water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 onion to a boil. Add beans; boil gently, uncovered, 25 minutes to 2 hours or until tender. Cooking times will vary according to types used. Add more water or broth as necessary during cooking to keep beans covered.

Notes:
One pound beans yields 6 cups cooked beans or 3 cans.



BLACK BEANS WITH TANGY SAUCE

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups dried black beans (3 cups cooked)
  • 1-3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 can (16 oz) tomatoes, chopped, undrained
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 onion, peeled
  • 1 green pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
  • 2-2/3 cup cooked rice

Directions:
Place beans in 4 cups water, cover, and soak overnight in a cool place.
Combine tomatoes 3/4 chopped onion, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and red pepper sauce. Cover and refrigerate overnight to blend flavors of sauce.

Add 1 teaspoon salt to beans and bring to a boil. Cover pan, reduce heat, and simmer 60 minutes.

Stick whole cloves in peeled onion and add to beans along with garlic. cover an simmer 60 minutes, adding more water if needed.

About 15 minutes before beans are done, saute 1 cup chopped onion and green pepper in small amount of water in a small skillet until onion is tender and transparent.

Remove whole onion from beans, add cooked chopped onion and green pepper, and simmer a few minutes to blend flavors.


Salads

CAESAR SALAD

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • I clove garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 large bunch romaine lettuce, cleaned and torn into pieces
  • 1/3 cup croutons, optional
Directions:
Combine all ingredients except lettuce and croutons in a food processor and blend until smooth. Pour over lettuce, tossing well. Top with croutons, if desired.

Calories per serving: 63
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrates: 3g

Makes 4 servings.


SPINACH SALAD

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh spinach, washed, and torn into pieces
  • ½ cup sliced green onion (scallions)
  • 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • ½ cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup fat-free canned chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 dashed hot pepper sauce
  • 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin orange slices, drained
Directions:
Combine the fresh spinach, green onion, water chestnuts, and Monterey Jack cheese. Toss well and set aside. Combine the brown sugar, chicken broth, vinegar, and hot pepper sauce in a small saucepan. Stir well, and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, and stir in the mandarin orange slices. Pour the mandarin mixture over the spinach mixture. Toss gently. Serve immediately.

Calories per serving: 102
Protein: 5g
Carbohydrates: 18g

Makes 6 servings.


SALMON PASTA SALAD

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh salmon fillet
  • 1 (8-ounce) package rotini (spiral) pasta
  • 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
  • ½ cup nonfat yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill weed leaves
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place the salmon in a shallow non-stick baking dish coated with non-stick cooking spray, and bake for 15 minutes, or pan-fry, until the salmon is thoroughly cooked and flakes easily. Set aside to cool. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, omitting any oil and salt. Drain, rinse, and set aside. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar, dill weed, and pepper. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix the celery, artichoke hearts, pasta, and dressing. Remove the skin from the salmon, flake into chunks, and add to the pasta mixture, tossing gently. Chill until ready to serve.

Calories per serving: 305
Protein: 22g
Carbohydrates: 35g

Makes 4-6 servings.



EXCEPTIONAL TUNA SALAD

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 2 cans (7 ounce) tuna packaged in water
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup fat-free mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon green pickle relish
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • Pinch of ground cloves
  • Garlic and onion powder to taste (optional)
Directions:
Drain the tuna and place in a medium bowl, gently breaking into pieces with a fork. Add the celery. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise then slowly add the vinegar while stirring. Add the relish, lemon juice, and cloves. Spoon over the tuna and mix to combine. Season with garlic and onion powder, if using.

Calories per serving: 100
Protein: 14g
Carbohydrates: 5g

Makes 6 servings.


GRILLED TUNA SALAD WITH WASABI-GINGER VINAIGRETTE

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 green onions (scallions), finely chopped
  • 4 grilled tuna steaks, 2 inches thick (about 4 ounces each)
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups mixed greens
Directions:
Combine the soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, wasabi, ginger, and green onion in a large bowl, and whisk. Taste for seasoning. Set aside. Cut the grilled tuna into large chunks, and toss with the vinaigrette. Set aside. Combine the red onion and greens in a large bowl, and toss well. Place the mixture on four plates. Spoon the tuna on top and serve.

Calories per serving: 165
Protein: 27g
Carbohydrates: 10g

Makes 4 servings.


TUNA AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1 (12-ounce) can solid white tuna, packed in water, drained
  • 1 cup chopped green onions (scallions)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the tuna, green onion, white beans, parsley, and celery, tossing well. In a small bowl, blend the lemon juice, olive oil, rosemary, and pepper. Pour over the tuna mixture, and stir gently to combine. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Calories per serving: 161
Protein: 18g
Carbohydrates: 14g

Makes 4-6 servings.


DELUXE TUNA SALAD

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 2 (6-ounce) cans solid white tuna, packed in water, drained
  • 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
  • ¼ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and halved
  • 1 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • ¼ cup light mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 bunch green onions (scallions), chopped
Directions:
In a large bowl, carefully combine the tuna, oranges, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and water chestnuts. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, sugar, and green onions, and fold into the tuna mixture. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Calories per serving: 129
Protein: 12g
Carbohydrates: 11g

Makes 18 servings.


BLACK EYED PEA AND RICE SALAD

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1 (6-ounce) box long-grain and wild rice mix
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • ¼ cup finely sliced green onions (scallions)
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 (15-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Cook the rice mix according to the directions on the package, omitting margarine; cool. Combine with the white rice, onion, green onion, bell peppers, parsley, garlic, and black-eyed peas. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, jalapeno pepper, salt, and pepper. Toss with the rice mixture, and refrigerate until serving.

Makes 14 to 16 servings.


CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 2 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup chopped tomato
  • ½ cup sliced red onion
  • ¼ cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the cucumber, tomato, onion, and Feta. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, vinegar, sugar, oil, salt, and pepper. Toss with the cucumber mixture. Refrigerate until serving.

Makes 6 (½-cup) servings.


RASPBERRY SPINACH SALAD

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons raspberry wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons raspberry jam
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 8 cups fresh spinach, washed, stemmed, and torn into pieces
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 3 kiwis, peeled and sliced
Directions:
Combine the vinegar and jam in a food processor or blender. Add the oil in a thin stream, blending well; set aside. Carefully toss the fresh spinach, nuts, raspberries, and kiwis with the dressing. Serve immediately.

Calories per serving: 145
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrates: 13g

Makes 8 servings.


TOSSED GREEN SALAD

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1 lb. european salad
  • 2-1/2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1-1/2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
  • 1-1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. salt optional, or to taste
Directions:
Place lettuce in a salad bowl. Combine remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Season with pepper to taste and shake vigorously. Pour dressing over salad and toss.
Per serving: calories 96, fat 8.8g, cholesterol 0mg, protein 2.0g, carbohydrates 3.4g, fiber 2.0g, sugar 0.9g, sodium 34mg


SUMMER FRUIT SALAD

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed cantaloupe
  • Two apples
  • Two oranges
  • 15-20 red seedless grapes
  • Ten strawberries
  • Two bananas
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1/2 cup granola (optional)
Directions:
Wash the apples and grapes, and peel the oranges and bananas. Wash the strawberries and remove the stems. Chop the apples, bananas, and oranges into bite size pieces. Cut the strawberries in half. Leave grapes whole.

Combine all the fruit in a large bowl, and stir in yogurt. If you want extra crunch, stir in the granola.


STEAK AND VEGETABLE SALAD

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1 med zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 med summer squash, cut into bite-sizes pieces
  • 1 med red bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 med yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1lb fresh asparagus, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
Fresh Herb Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
Grill steak over medium-hot coals to desired degree of doneness, about 20 minutes for medium, turning steak halfway through cooking time. Slice steak, diagonally across grain, into scant 1/4-inch slices.

Combine sliced meat and vegetables in shallow serving bowl. Pour dressing over and toss. Serve immediately or refrigerate several hours and serve chilled.

Notes:
If desired, steak can be broiled rather than grilled for the same amount of time.

How to lower the fat content:

  1. Cut off all visible fat then place in a large re-sealable plastic bag with a mix of 1⁄2 C of both red wine and olive oil.
  2. Allow meat to marinate 24 hrs.
  3. Take steak out; drain 1 hr, discard marinade. Add spices to your taste.


HERB VINAIGRETTE

Required Items
& Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons olive
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons NutraSweet® Spoonful™
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions: