Thursday, February 25, 2010
Chicken Enchiladas
Serves 6 (2 enchiladas per person)
Ingredients:
- 12 yellow corn tortillas
- 3 cups shredded chicken
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1-2 teaspoons chile powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
- 1 (8 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 1/2 cups tomato salsa
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine chicken, onion, garlic, green chilies, cumin, salt, chile powder and oregano. In a medium bowl, combine enchilada sauce and salsa. Oil a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil. Line a microwave safe bowl with damp paper towels, place tortillas on top and place another damp paper towel atop tortillas. Microwave 20-30 seconds to heat and soften tortillas.
Place 1/2 cup sauce mixture on bottom of pan and distribute evenly. Fill each tortilla with 1/3 cup chicken mixture. Roll tightly and place seam side down in pan. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Cover with sauce evenly, cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. Uncover, evenly distribute cheese and return to 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling. Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving.
Per serving: 318 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated), 32g carbohydrates, 26g protein
Recipe courtesy of Adriene Worthington, RD
Grilled Caesar Burgers
Number of servings: 2
Serving size: 1 burger with 2 bread slices
Preparation time: 5 minutes; Total time: 13 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 frozen BOCA Meatless Original Burgers
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 2 Tbsp Kraft Light Done Right! Classic Caesar Reduced Fat Dressing
- 4 French or Italian bread slices
- 4 thin tomato slices
Instructions:
1. Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill burgers as directed on the package.
2. Meanwhile, toss lettuce with dressing until evenly coated. Place evenly on 2 of the bread slices.
3. Top each with 1 of the burgers, 2 of the tomato slices and second bread slice.
Nutrition:
Total Calories: 330; Calories from fat: 54; Total fat: 6g; Saturated fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 5g; Sodium: 910 mg; Total Carbohydrates: 48g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugars: 2g
Serving size: 1 burger with 2 bread slices
Preparation time: 5 minutes; Total time: 13 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 frozen BOCA Meatless Original Burgers
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 2 Tbsp Kraft Light Done Right! Classic Caesar Reduced Fat Dressing
- 4 French or Italian bread slices
- 4 thin tomato slices
Instructions:
1. Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill burgers as directed on the package.
2. Meanwhile, toss lettuce with dressing until evenly coated. Place evenly on 2 of the bread slices.
3. Top each with 1 of the burgers, 2 of the tomato slices and second bread slice.
Nutrition:
Total Calories: 330; Calories from fat: 54; Total fat: 6g; Saturated fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 5g; Sodium: 910 mg; Total Carbohydrates: 48g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugars: 2g
Friday, February 12, 2010
Chewy Chocolate Brownies
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites
- 1 whole egg
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, and salt. Mix well. In a separate large bowl, whisk together egg whites, egg, sugar, applesauce, oil, and vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture until just blended; do not overmix. Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle walnuts on top. Bake for 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the brownies on a wire rack for at leat 15 minutes. Cut into 12 rectangles.
Yield: 12 brownies; Serving size: 1 brownieNutrition facts per serving: Calories: 111; Carbs: 17g; Protein: 3g; Fat: 4g; Saturated fat: <1g;>
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Red Pepper Flounder
Ingredients:
- 4 flounder filets
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
- Jar of roasted red pepper
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp toasted walnuts
Instructions:
- In a food processor combine the garlic, roasted red peppers, walnuts and cheese. Pulse until combined. Slowly add olive oil and continue to mix until smooth.
- Preheat the oven broiler. Place the flounder on a broiler pan lined with foil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil for 6-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Warm the sauce in a small saucepan. Serve the sauce with the flounder.
Nutrition facts per serving: Calories: 184; Fat: 9 g; Carbs: 2 g
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