Tag: vegetables

Chicken & Broccoli Stir Fry

Stir Frying is a healthy and delicious way to create quick and nutritious meals that the entire family can enjoy.  It’s a nice way to use fresh produce before it spoils. Stir Frying does not have to be Asian cuisine. By changing the spices, a stir fry can be Italian, Mexican or Cajun flavors.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 lb. boneless chicken breast
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 broccoli crown, steamed
  • snow peas
  • carrot
  • 1 Tbsp. canola oil
  • garlic and spices

DIRECTIONS:

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken and garlic until chicken is slightly pink on the inside, about 2 minutes per side; add vegetables and spices to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

NUTRITION INFO:

260 Calories; 14g Fat; 3g Saturated Fat; 31mg Chol; 384mg Sodium; 20g Carb; 4g Fiber; 14g Protein

 

 

Skinny Chinese Vegetable Chicken And Noodles

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WHAT YOU NEED:

  • 8oz chicken breast tenders, uncooked
  • 1 large red pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 10 oz package frozen chopped broccoli
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • garlic powder, ginger, black pepper, chili pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp. honey
  • 4 oz dry spaghetti

DIRECTIONS:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions, drain and rinse.  Meanwhile, heat oil in large pan.  Stir fry chicken, vegetables and spices until chicken is well cooked.  Stir in rice vinegar and soy sauce; then stir in the honey.  Blend in the spaghetti.

NUTRITION INFO:

205 Calories; 8 g Fat; 1 gm Sat Fat; 11 mg Cholesterol; 350 mg Sodium; 26 g Carbohydrate; 3 g Fiber; 8 g Protein

Lose Weight By Eating More Fruit & Veggies

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Celebrate Fruit & Veggies More Matter Month by consuming more! Here are the top 5 reasons you should eat more fruits & veggies:

They are very low in calories. A cup of green beans or broccoli is only 30 calories.
They are fat-free and high in fiber.
They are also high in Vitamin C, B vitamins and antioxidants which help support your immune system.
They make you fill full longer which will help reduce cravings.
They will help you lose weight and feel better.

September is Fruit & Veggies More Matter Month

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Celebrate Fruit & Veggies More Matter Month by consuming more!  Here are the top 5 reasons you should eat more fruits & veggies:

  1. They are very low in calories.  A cup of green beans or broccoli is only 30 calories.
  2. They are fat-free and high in fiber.
  3. They are also high in Vitamin C, B vitamins and antioxidants which help support your immune system.
  4. They make you fill full longer which will help reduce cravings.
  5. They will help you lose weight and feel better.

Mini Eggplant Pizza’s

photo-4If you love pizza like I do but don’t want the calories that go with it, these mini pizza’s are the perfect alternative.

WHAT YOU NEED:

1 Eggplant

1 Cup Pizza Sauce

1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, low-fat, shredded

1 Tablespoon Basil (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Peel and slice eggplant in 1/4″ slices.  Place on baking tray sprayed with cooking spray.  Top each slice with sauce and cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.  Serve hot.

 

Shrimp & Fire Roasted Tomatoes

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 8-oz dried linguini or spaghetti

DIRECTIONS:
In a heavy skillet, sautee garlic  and italian seasoning in olive oil over medium heat.  Add shrimp and sautee until pink.  Add tomatoes including  juice.  Simmer until heated.  Meanwhile cook pasta per package directions.  Drain and toss with shrimp and tomatoes.
Makes 4 servings.  360 Calories per Serving. 

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