We are getting precariously close to....should I even say
it?.....SWIMSUIT WEATHER! There, that wasn't so hard. To
get you on the road to slimness, I thought I'd share some
of my favorite low-fat recipes. Enjoy!
Tri-Color Pasta
12 ounces tri-colored pasta
1/2 cup carrots
1/2 cup broccoli
1/2 cup cauliflower
1/2 cup baby peas
1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers
1/2 cup zucchini
1/2 cup string beans
1/2 cups onion
4 bonelsss chicken breasts, grilled and cubed
1 cup fat-free Italian dressing
1/4 chopped chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cook pasta in boiling water until just cooked. Strain in
a colander under cold running water. Next, chop all
vegetables into bite-sized pieces and steam or microwave
until tender. In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with
the cooked vegetables and chicken. Pour on the Italian
dressing and sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper. Mix
well; cover and refrigerate for several hours.
This makes eight 1 1/2-cup servings and is only 296
calories per serving with 7 fat grams.
Spicy
Shrimp over Rice
1/2 cup fat-free chicken or vegetable broth
6 ounces medium shrimp (40 per pound), peeled and
deveined
3 cloves garlic, minced
2/3 cup cooked rice
1 cup broccoli
Now for the spice blend....
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
In a small bowl, mix the spice blend together. Spray the
shrimp with non-stick cooking spray. Then dip the shrimp
into the spicy blend, coating evenly. Spray a non-stick
skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat
until hot. Add shrimp and garlic to the skillet; saute 3
to 4 minutes. Add broccoli and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the chicken broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat
and simmer 1 to 2 more minutes or until shrimp is cooked
through. Serve over cooked rice.
This is a single serving recipe and is 323 calories with
only 3 fat grams.
Creme
Brulee a la Free
3 small boxes instant white chocolate pudding
3 3/4 cups skim milk
4 teaspoons dark brown sugar
4 teaspoons white sugar
Mix milk and pudding mixes with a wire whisk in a bowl
just until smooth. Pour into 12 individual cups or into a
9" x 11" baking dish. Refrigerate at least 1/2
hour until it sets. Just before serving, mix brown and
white sugars well; sprinkle evenly over the top of the
pudding and place under the broiler. Cook until sugar is
melted and bubbly. Watch closely to prevent burning. If
using the baking dish, cut into 12 pieces and serve
One serving equals 1/2 cup, with only 128 calories and 1
fat gram!
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