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In my opinion, there is nothing better than a tasty hot bowl of Lentil Soup during the cold winter months.Adding a couple low-cal sausages to this hearty soup gives it the perfect flavor. This healthy slow-cooker recipe makes a big batch of soup for a big family or party, or freeze a batch for later. There is no need to soak the lentils. Ingredients 1 pound lentils (rinsed and drained) [...] More...
Oven: 375˚ A healthier version of Hamburger Pie, also known as Sheppard’s Pie, the mashed potatoes are replaced by mashed cauliflower to reduce the amount of sugars, starches and overall carbohydrates in this delectable dish. As a suggestion, prepare the mashed cauliflower before pre-heating the oven, as the cauliflower is set aside while preparing the hamburger filling. Mashed Cauliflower There are many variations to preparing mashed cauliflower. You can substitute, [...] More...
Split Pea Soup is the perfect meal for a cold winter day. With a little overnight preparation and healthy vegetables you have lunch and/or dinner for the entire week. I like making this scrumptious split pea soup recipe in a Slow Cooker. Ingredients 1 pound dried split peas (rinsed) ½ cup diced ham (optional) ½ cup finely chopped yellow onions ½ cup finely chopped celery ½ cup finely chopped carrots [...] More...
Never a big fan of brussels sprouts, until I found this recipe. About a year ago, I purchased some brussels sprouts and thought I’d try some new recipes to see if they are made another way (like I did with Broccoli and Salsa), I might actually like brussels sprouts. So I browsed around online and found a Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe that made me think…”french fries”. I know it sounds [...] More...
A delightful, fresh, low-calorie, warm weather treat. I first ran across a similar recipe (made with fennel) at a 4th of July party and reinvented the recipe in late July replacing the fennel with cabbage and made a couple small alterations to the original recipe. I’m sure you’ll find the recipe to be as tasty and delicious as I did, so feel free to taste for yourself. Ingredients: 6 cups [...] More...
I really enjoyed the Southwest Meatball recipe, I found in my favorite Clean Eating Magazine. Thanks to Clean Eating magazine for this awesome recipe! I highly recommend this tasty meal. Here’s the recipe: Ingredients 1 lb ground turkey breast 2 lg egg whites 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 tsp olive oil 1 cup frozen corn 15 oz can black beans, drained and [...] More...
A Frittata is an Italian version of an omelet. Often compared to a crust-less quiche or, in America, “scrambled eggs.” The Vegetable Frittata is not only a healthy alternative to a high-carbohydrate and calorie filled breakfast, the Vegetable Frittata is also easy to make and can be reheated as leftovers for a nutritious breakfast every day of the week. Ingredients 2 cups broccoli (about 3 bunches), cleaned and chopped into [...] More...