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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons safflower oil (or other high heat oil such as grapeseed)
- 1 cup brown rice (or white basmati)
- 1 small onion, medium dice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon safflower oil (or other high heat oil such as grapeseed)
- 1 large white onion, medium dice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 6 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup vegetable broth, plus more as needed
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1⁄2 bunch cilantro, minced
- kosher salt, as desired
- fresh ground black pepper, as desired
- 1 bunch scallion, green parts only, cut on bias
- 1 firm avocado, pitted, removed from skin and sliced
- corn or flour tortilla
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Nutrients
- Calories: 590.6
- Calories from Fat: 183 g
- Total Fat: 20.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 338.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 86.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 21 g
- Sugars: 8.6 g
- Protein: 19.5 g
Southwest Rice and Beans from Roberto Martin
This is a wonderful dish that serves well as a main dish, or could easily be served as a side. Full…
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Ingredients
- 10 ounces whole wheat penne
- 3 pints cherry tomatoes, quartered (or grape tomatoes)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, drained
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3⁄4 cup fresh basil, slivered (or use 1 tsp dry)
- 1 cup olive oil
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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Nutrients
- Calories: 942.3
- Calories from Fat: 613 g
- Total Fat: 68.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 15.2 g
- Cholesterol: 44.9 mg
- Sodium: 374.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 64.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
- Sugars: 6.5 g
- Protein: 25.4 g
Fresh Cherry Tomato with Basil and Mozzarella…
I have found this to be an excellent way to serve whole wheat pasta. Of course you could use regular pasta…
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Vidalia onion, chopped
- 2 cups eggplants, peeled and diced
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced thin
- 1 cup yellow squash, sliced thin
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 lbs fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated to garnish
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Nutrients
- Calories: 321.2
- Calories from Fat: 130 g
- Total Fat: 14.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.1 g
- Cholesterol: 45.3 mg
- Sodium: 764.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 31.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
- Sugars: 7.7 g
- Protein: 18.4 g
Ratatouille Tortellini Bake
I love this simple and fresh recipe. You can use canned diced tomatoes, but I suggest using your fresh garden tomatoes…
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Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes
- 8 ounces bulk sausage
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2⁄3 cup onion, diced
- 2⁄3 cup celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 cup bread, torn into small pieces
- 1⁄2 - 2⁄3 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or use fresh cut into small pieces)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- fresh parmesan cheese, grated
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Nutrients
- Calories: 349.1
- Calories from Fat: 211 g
- Total Fat: 23.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.4 g
- Cholesterol: 78.8 mg
- Sodium: 688.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 17 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
- Sugars: 7.1 g
- Protein: 18.3 g
Stuffed Tomatoes
This is a fabulous recipe to help use some of those beautifully ripe tomatoes in your garden. If you use extra…
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs plum tomatoes, such as Roma halved lengthwise
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Herbs de Provence
- 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 head garlic, left whole
- 10 cups cubed country-style Italian bread (1-inch, 1 pound)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups coarsely grated chilled Italian fontina (9 ounces)
- 1⁄2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 523
- Calories from Fat: 391 g
- Total Fat: 43.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 18.7 g
- Cholesterol: 300.2 mg
- Sodium: 464.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 13.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
- Sugars: 8.7 g
- Protein: 21.2 g
Tomato Bread Pudding
If you have an over abundance of fresh garden tomatoes, you may want to give this wonderful recipe from Gourmet Magazine…
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons white onions, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped and firmly packed
- 2 teaspoons fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 medium ripe Hass avocadoes (about 8 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons tomatoes, diced
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Nutrients
- Calories: 222.8
- Calories from Fat: 180 g
- Total Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 592.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 12.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9.1 g
- Sugars: 1.1 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
Purely Simple Guacamole
In my opinion the fresh and simple is best when considering a guacamole recipe. I know lots of recipes add lots…
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Ingredients
- kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds (or grape)
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 (6 ounce) can light tuna in vegetable oil, drained and separated into chunks
- 2 tablespoons pepperoncini peppers (about 4 medium peppers from jar, stemmed, seeded and minced)
- 1 tablespoon capers, lightly chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter (cold)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon zest, packed and freshly grated
- 8 ounces dried angel hair pasta
- 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
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Nutrients
- Calories: 526.4
- Calories from Fat: 148 g
- Total Fat: 16.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 13.6 mg
- Sodium: 368.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 65.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
- Sugars: 6.9 g
- Protein: 28.5 g
Angel Hair Pasta with Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes,…
This is a real quick fix to a week night supper, using canned tuna. Would make a second night meal using…
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Ingredients
- 1 (10 inch) flour tortillas
- butter-flavored oil, as needed
- 1⁄2 cup sliced mushrooms
- black pepper, to taste
- granulated garlic, to taste
- salt, to taste
- 1⁄2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1⁄4 cup diced tomato
- 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon shredded parmesan cheese or 1 tablespoon Romano cheese
- 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and rough chopped
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese or 1 cup Romano cheese, blend
- 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 10 ounces prepared Alfredo sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 0.5 (4 ounce) package softened cream cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 1513.9
- Calories from Fat: 748 g
- Total Fat: 83.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 45.6 g
- Cholesterol: 243.4 mg
- Sodium: 3388 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 108.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 45.5 g
- Sugars: 12.9 g
- Protein: 97.8 g
Applebee’s Veggie Patch Pizza
Whenever we go to Applebee's we have to get a Veggie Patch Pizza! I discovered this recipe on Recipe Goldmine. I…
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1⁄2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt & pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 67.5
- Calories from Fat: 22 g
- Total Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 10.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 10.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
- Sugars: 3.1 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
Sautéed Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
Easy enough for everyday, delicious enough for company. I found this in Eating Well Magazine.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons shallots, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 10 cups mixed salad greens
- 1⁄2 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded (1 large breast half, *see Tip)
- 2 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and chopped (**see Tip)
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 large cucumber, seeded and sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1⁄2 cup blue cheese, crumbled (optional)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 400
- Calories from Fat: 268 g
- Total Fat: 29.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.2 g
- Cholesterol: 161.1 mg
- Sodium: 366.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
- Sugars: 3.5 g
- Protein: 23.7 g
The Eatingwell Cobb Salad
This salad from EatingWell Magazine is fairly close to the original from a restaurant in Hollywood, CA, however the blue cheese…
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Ingredients
- 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄2 small onion, minced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced (or pressed through garlic press, about 2 tsp)
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- table salt
- 1⁄3 cup vodka (premium is best)
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving
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Nutrients
- Calories: 660.1
- Calories from Fat: 185 g
- Total Fat: 20.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.2 g
- Cholesterol: 40.8 mg
- Sodium: 58.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 101.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 15.5 g
- Sugars: 6.6 g
- Protein: 11.4 g
Penne alla Vodka
It is suggested when you make this recipe that you use a premium vodka as a less expensive brand will give…
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Ingredients
- 1 mango, peeled, seeded and diced
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 4 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1⁄4 cup red onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
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Nutrients
- Calories: 168.7
- Calories from Fat: 108 g
- Total Fat: 12.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 396 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 16.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
- Sugars: 10.5 g
- Protein: 2.1 g
Avocado, Tomato and Mango Salsa
Serve with fish or tortilla chips. Adapted from Allrecipes.
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Ingredients
- 2 slices county-style bread, 1/2 inch thick
- olive oil, for brushing
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (or to taste)
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese
- 3 slices tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 fresh basil leaves
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Nutrients
- Calories: 379.4
- Calories from Fat: 176 g
- Total Fat: 19.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
- Cholesterol: 49.5 mg
- Sodium: 726.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 33.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
- Sugars: 6.1 g
- Protein: 17.4 g
Caprese Panini
One of my favorites!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1⁄2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1⁄4 cup sliced green onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 cups tomato cocktail juice
- 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 3⁄4 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- hot pepper sauce
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Nutrients
- Calories: 177.4
- Calories from Fat: 28 g
- Total Fat: 3.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 91.5 mg
- Sodium: 757.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 23.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
- Sugars: 6 g
- Protein: 14.1 g
Big Ed’s Cajun Shrimp Soup
Doing a search for some exciting Cajun soups, I came up with this wonderful recipe on Allrecipes.com. I hope you will…
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Ingredients
- 1 lb cheese tortellini (frozen)
- 2 plum tomatoes (may sub. reg. tomatoes, chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (julienne)
- 1 red bell pepper (julienne)
- 1 bunch scallion (diced)
- 8 pieces asparagus (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic (chopped)
- 1 green zucchini (sliced)
- 2 cups white wine
- 1 tablespoon salt (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley (to garnish, dried parsley)
- 6 cups water, for boiling
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Nutrients
- Calories: 623.1
- Calories from Fat: 172 g
- Total Fat: 19.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 53.2 mg
- Sodium: 2276.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 72.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.2 g
- Sugars: 8.5 g
- Protein: 23.3 g
Tortellini with White Wine Primavera
Who does not like pasta?? We love it, and especially prepared this way, yummy and good for you!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghettini or 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 4 scallions, coarsely chopped (white and pale green parts only)
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 12 ounces container cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ounce piece parmesan cheese, coarsely chopped
- 8 -10 fresh basil leaves
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 440.6
- Calories from Fat: 176 g
- Total Fat: 19.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 28.7 mg
- Sodium: 297.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 48.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
- Sugars: 4.5 g
- Protein: 17.7 g
Spaghettini with Checca Sauce
I saw this recipe on Everyday Italian and simply had to try it right away! I am so glad I did…
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Ingredients
- 40 cherry tomatoes
- 7 1⁄2 ounces tuna
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons onions, grated
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream, to moisten (about)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 22.1
- Calories from Fat: 12 g
- Total Fat: 1.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 5.7 mg
- Sodium: 12.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 0.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Sugars: 0.6 g
- Protein: 1.6 g
Cherry Tomato Appetizers
You can make these ahead of time to have ready for your guests.
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Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, finely grated
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon oregano (or 1 TBS fresh, chopped)
- 1 teaspoon basil (or 1 TBS fresh, chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 1⁄4 cup sun-dried tomato, drained and chopped
- 1⁄2 cup marsala wine
- 1⁄2 cup water
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Nutrients
- Calories: 330.2
- Calories from Fat: 97 g
- Total Fat: 10.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 1435.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 31.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6 g
- Sugars: 16.8 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
Bev’s Own Tomato Sauce
After doing a search for tomato sauce and not finding exactly what I was looking for, I came up with this…
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Ingredients
- 1 quart tomato juice
- 2 cups Clamato juice
- 1 1⁄2 cups vodka
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1⁄2 teaspoon wasabi powder
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1⁄2 lemon, juice of
- 1⁄2 lime, juice of
- hot sauce
- 4 tablespoons coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 stalk celery (optional)
- cucumber, cut in spears (optional)
- lemon slices (optional) or lime slice (optional)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 277.2
- Calories from Fat: 3 g
- Total Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 7826.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 19.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
- Sugars: 8.7 g
- Protein: 1.8 g
Bloody Mary (By The Pitcher)
My husband brought this recipe to me from our local paper last weekend. He is a Bloody Mary lover and I…
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Ingredients
- 1 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, seeded, diced
- 3⁄4 cup Fontina cheese, cubed
- 1⁄2 cup kalamata olive, pitted, halved
- 1⁄4 cup torn fresh basil
- 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 slices day old crusty bread (1" thick)
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded, quartered
- 1⁄2 red onion, cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds (see note)
- salt and pepper
- 1 clove garlic, halved
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Nutrients
- Calories: 221.7
- Calories from Fat: 94 g
- Total Fat: 10.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 11.8 mg
- Sodium: 401.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Sugars: 2.7 g
- Protein: 6.8 g
Grilled Panzanella Salad
This is an Italian salad which uses toasted (or grilled) day old bread, like a bruschetta, tossed in with the veggies…
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Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut in half horizontally, seeded (about 8 oz each)
- 1/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- coarse salt, to taste
- 8 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
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Nutrients
- Calories: 139.4
- Calories from Fat: 87 g
- Total Fat: 9.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 58.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 12.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
- Sugars: 5.2 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
Baked Tomatoes Sicilian Style
This recipe is an exercise in simplicity. Don't be dissuaded by the long cooking time, as these juicy Italian beauties only…
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Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
- 7 cups water
- 1 1⁄2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3⁄4 cup chopped green onion
- 3⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 1⁄2 lbs plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 3 cups)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 266.4
- Calories from Fat: 87 g
- Total Fat: 9.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 24.4 mg
- Sodium: 76.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 40.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Sugars: 3.4 g
- Protein: 5.5 g
White and Wild Rice Pilaf with Tomatoes…
This delicious recipe comes from Bon Appétit.
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Ingredients
- 3 stalks celery, cut up
- 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into thick slices
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 lbs roasting chickens
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 10 dried tomatoes, halves
- 12 ounces penne or 12 ounces mostaccioli pasta
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3⁄4 - 1 lb wild mushroom, sliced
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1⁄2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- salad greens
- water or dry red wine
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Nutrients
- Calories: 754.8
- Calories from Fat: 356 g
- Total Fat: 39.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.1 g
- Cholesterol: 142.6 mg
- Sodium: 361.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 59.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.2 g
- Sugars: 9.2 g
- Protein: 41.8 g
Penne with Chicken and Wild Mushrooms
It is easiest to roast the chicken for this recipe the day before. From Better Homes and Gardens.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces peeled deveined shrimp, fresh or frozen
- 6 ounces packaged dried fettuccine or 6 ounces spinach fettuccine
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon instant chicken bouillon granules
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons snipped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1⁄4 cup snipped parsley
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Nutrients
- Calories: 342.5
- Calories from Fat: 75 g
- Total Fat: 8.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 149 mg
- Sodium: 1459.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 41.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
- Sugars: 5 g
- Protein: 22.9 g
Fettuccine with Herbed Shrimp
This recipe could easily be used with chicken as well. Start to finish in 25 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk or 1 tablespoon water
- salt and pepper
- 1 10-inch flour tortilla
- 1⁄2 tablespoon butter
- 1⁄3 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 1⁄3 cup cooked ham, diced
- 2 tablespoons red bell peppers, diced
- 2 tablespoons scallions, diced
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño, seeded, diced
- salsa or avocado-tomato relish (optional)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 706.1
- Calories from Fat: 376 g
- Total Fat: 41.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 19.3 g
- Cholesterol: 468.6 mg
- Sodium: 875.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 39.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugars: 3.2 g
- Protein: 40.6 g
Tortilla Omelet Wrap
This omelet makes an exceptional hearty breakfast or lunch. Serve with salsa or avocados and tomatoes tossed with lime juice.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomato puree
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated (4 cups)
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
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Nutrients
- Calories: 798.3
- Calories from Fat: 348 g
- Total Fat: 38.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 20.6 g
- Cholesterol: 114.4 mg
- Sodium: 1034.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 74 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
- Sugars: 9.1 g
- Protein: 38.8 g
Macaroni and Beef
This I have not tried but certainly does look scrumptious! From Gourmet.
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Ingredients
- 2⁄3 cup tomato juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons coarse grain mustard
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 36.8
- Calories from Fat: 30 g
- Total Fat: 3.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 128 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 1.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugars: 0.7 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
Tomato Herb Dressing
Tomato juice replaces much of the oil and helps this French-style dressing coat the salad greens. In addition to crisp lettuce…
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Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen sliced okra
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen onion, seasoning blend
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- hot cooked rice (optional)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 175.1
- Calories from Fat: 33 g
- Total Fat: 3.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Cholesterol: 4.1 mg
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 34.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.3 g
- Sugars: 5.8 g
- Protein: 6.9 g
Okra Creole
Okra Anyone? This wonderful recipe comes from Southern Living.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salad oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 whole scallions, chopped
- 1⁄2 green pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 stalks celery, with leaves chopped
- 1 lb canned tomato
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 1⁄4 teaspoons pepper
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 10 ounces frozen okra or 1 lb fresh okra, sliced
- 1 lb shrimp, uncooked
- 2 teaspoons gumbo file
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
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Nutrients
- Calories: 446.8
- Calories from Fat: 80 g
- Total Fat: 8.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 220.9 mg
- Sodium: 2517.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 61.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
- Sugars: 13.3 g
- Protein: 30.7 g
Cajun Gumbo
Best when prepared the day ahead.
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Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package dried great northern beans (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 16 cups water (or more)
- 5 cloves garlic, unpeeled, plus
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, cut in half
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, in juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1⁄2 teaspoon celery salt
- 3⁄4 cup tubettini pasta or 3/4 cup elbow macaroni (about 6 ounces)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 397.3
- Calories from Fat: 111 g
- Total Fat: 12.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 179.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 57 g
- Dietary Fiber: 17.1 g
- Sugars: 6 g
- Protein: 17.8 g
Florentine White Bean Soup with Pasta
Serve this with a drizzle of olive oil and freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired. From Bon Appétit.
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Ingredients
- 3 large plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 red snapper fillets (6- to 7-ounce each)
- 10 kalamata olives or 10 other brine-cured black olives, pitted, halved
- freshly steamed white rice
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Nutrients
- Calories: 387
- Calories from Fat: 170 g
- Total Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Cholesterol: 79.9 mg
- Sodium: 294.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
- Sugars: 2.5 g
- Protein: 46 g
Red Snapper with Thyme, Tomatoes & Olives
Leaves of thyme combine with tomatoes to create an instant sauce in this dish. The foil-packet cooking method produces wonderfully flavorful…
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Ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 large tomatoes
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- fresh ground pepper
- 1⁄2 cup fresh basil, shredded or chopped
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Nutrients
- Calories: 185
- Calories from Fat: 138 g
- Total Fat: 15.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.9 g
- Cholesterol: 29.9 mg
- Sodium: 434.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
- Sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
Fresh Mozzarella-Tomato-Basil Salad
Love this combination! Cook time is chill time. From Southern Living.
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Ingredients
- 6 green onions
- 2 cups chopped okra
- 1 tablespoon bacon fat
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 6 cups stock (I would use chicken)
- 1 red pepper
- 1 green pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 lb shrimp, cooked
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Nutrients
- Calories: 82.5
- Calories from Fat: 10 g
- Total Fat: 1.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 86.4 mg
- Sodium: 380.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 5.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
- Sugars: 2.1 g
- Protein: 12.7 g
Shrimp Gumbo
Here's a recipe directly from The American Woman's Cook Book from 1938.
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Ingredients
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1⁄2 lb tomatoes, chopped (1 cup)
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeño chili, including seeds
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1⁄2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 68.8
- Calories from Fat: 48 g
- Total Fat: 5.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 585.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 5.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
- Sugars: 2.8 g
- Protein: 0.9 g
Fresh Tomato and Onion Chutney
Here's a wonderful way to use some of those garden tomatoes. Very simple recipe. Preparation time includes standing time to meld…
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6-8 oz each)
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 large zucchini, thickly sliced
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- olive oil, for basting
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Nutrients
- Calories: 215.9
- Calories from Fat: 76 g
- Total Fat: 8.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 68.4 mg
- Sodium: 88.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 5.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
- Sugars: 3 g
- Protein: 28.9 g
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Zucchini, Tomato and…
A grill recipe to use your summer vegetables! This recipe works well with chicken, but another option is to substitute pork…
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- salt
- 1 1⁄2 lbs mixed tomatoes, chopped (cherry, plum, grape, any home-grown)
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1⁄2 sweet onion, finely chopped (such as Vidalia)
- 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 8 green pimento stuffed olives, sliced
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce hearts
- 2 ounces feta, crumbled (about 1/3 cup)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 298.5
- Calories from Fat: 221 g
- Total Fat: 24.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.3 g
- Cholesterol: 13.4 mg
- Sodium: 186.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
- Sugars: 8.1 g
- Protein: 5.9 g
Tomato and Avocado Salad
A great way to use your summer vegetables. The olives add an unexpected salty flavor. Could be served as a main…
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Ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 6 ounces genoa salami, cubed
- 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
- 1⁄3 cup torn fresh basil leaf
- 1⁄4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 732.7
- Calories from Fat: 228 g
- Total Fat: 25.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Cholesterol: 48.9 mg
- Sodium: 1205.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 108.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 15.6 g
- Sugars: 11.2 g
- Protein: 22.2 g
Penne all’Arrabbiata
I love this recipe! I make it often and enjoy it with a tossed green salad, Italian garlic bread and a…
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Ingredients
- 1 tomatoes, diced fine
- 2 -3 tablespoons jalapeño peppers, diced fine
- 1 teaspoon cilantro
- 1 small onion, chopped fine
- 1 (12 ounce) can tomato juice (I use Campbell's)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste
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Nutrients
- Calories: 28.2
- Calories from Fat: 1 g
- Total Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 528 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
- Sugars: 4.8 g
- Protein: 1.1 g
Spicy Jalapeño Salsa
This is the salsa recipe my husband brought back to me from a restaurant in Mexico City. I have tweaked it…
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Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 10 mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 (10 ounce) russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth
- 3 cups canned crushed tomatoes, with added puree
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- additional chopped fresh parsley
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Nutrients
- Calories: 85.7
- Calories from Fat: 5 g
- Total Fat: 0.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 147.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
- Sugars: 7.6 g
- Protein: 3.8 g
Low-Fat Vegetable Soup
A soup so delicious and easy and low fat, too! an excellent soup to serve anytime! From Bon Appetite, 1995.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 1⁄2 lbs tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped or 3 cups diced canned tomatoes, with, juices
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta or 12 ounces fusilli
- 6 ounces arugula, tough stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped
- 3⁄4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 309.1
- Calories from Fat: 58 g
- Total Fat: 6.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 24 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 59.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.4 g
- Sugars: 8.5 g
- Protein: 7.7 g
Penne with Arugula and Tomatoes
I found this wonderful recipe in a 1995 issue of Bon Appétit.
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Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 6 chicken thighs, with, skin, and, bones (about 2 1/2 pounds)
- all-purpose flour
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
- 3⁄4 cup dry red wine
- 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained
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Nutrients
- Calories: 833.6
- Calories from Fat: 302 g
- Total Fat: 33.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.1 g
- Cholesterol: 133.8 mg
- Sodium: 833.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 75.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 16.8 g
- Sugars: 12.7 g
- Protein: 52.6 g
Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and White Beans
This is a delicious recipe and makes a comforting meal on a cold evening. Bon Appétit published this in 1999.
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb andouille sausage, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise (or other fully cooked smoked spicy sausages, such as Louisiana hot links)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 5 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (with added puree)
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1⁄2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 lb farfalle pasta
- 1 1⁄2 lbs uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 762.9
- Calories from Fat: 292 g
- Total Fat: 32.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 186.4 mg
- Sodium: 1695.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 74.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
- Sugars: 9.8 g
- Protein: 42.5 g
Pasta Jambalaya
Delicious and easy to prepare. For a switch, tried served with rice instead of pasta.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dried great northern beans
- 3 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olive
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 French baguette, cut into 1-inch thick rounds
- 5 -6 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, room temperature (such as Montrachet)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 152.3
- Calories from Fat: 58 g
- Total Fat: 6.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Cholesterol: 3.3 mg
- Sodium: 180.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 0.6 g
- Protein: 5.4 g
Bruschetta with White Beans, Tomatoes and Olives
Makes a great appetizer for parties!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup sliced stemmed fresh shiitake mushroom (about 2 ounces)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
- 8 cups coarsely chopped trimmed escarole (about 1 large bunch)
- 2 cups pasta shells (about 5 ounces)
- 2 cups skinless cooked chicken (3/4-inch pieces)
- 1⁄4 cup thinly sliced drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil
- 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 449.5
- Calories from Fat: 142 g
- Total Fat: 15.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg
- Sodium: 228.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 47.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
- Sugars: 2.8 g
- Protein: 30.6 g
Pasta Shells with Chicken, Mushrooms, Escarole and…
A wonderful, tasty and healthy dish. A great way to use up leftover chicken.
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Ingredients
- vegetable oil cooking spray
- 3 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1⁄2 medium eggplants, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1⁄2 large crookneck yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 1⁄4 cups peeled butternut squash (1/2-inch pieces)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1⁄2 lbs penne pasta
- 3 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, diced
- 3⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil or 2 1/4 tablespoons dried basil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 405.6
- Calories from Fat: 108 g
- Total Fat: 12.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Cholesterol: 6.6 mg
- Sodium: 124.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 67.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 12.2 g
- Sugars: 5.9 g
- Protein: 10 g
Pasta with Roasted Vegetables, Tomatoes and Basil
This delicious recipe can be served warm or at room temperature.
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Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 (4 cup) pints cherry tomatoes, stemmed if necessary
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- salt, preferably the course variety, and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Nutrients
- Calories: 98.9
- Calories from Fat: 51 g
- Total Fat: 5.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 15.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
- Sugars: 7.8 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Mediterranean Herbs
What a beautiful addition to your table!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 small zucchini, trimmed, cut in half crosswise,then cut lenghthwise into 1/4-inch-thick strips (about 4 oz each)
- 1⁄2 lb white button mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup dry-packed sun-dried tomato, halves, cut into thin strips with kitchen shears, soaked in warm water to cover for 15 minutes, drain
- 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
- salt
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
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Nutrients
- Calories: 72.7
- Calories from Fat: 44 g
- Total Fat: 4.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 79.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
- Sugars: 3.2 g
- Protein: 3 g
Sautéed Zucchini and Mushroom with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Zucchini, mushroom and sun-dried tomatoes! What a wonderful, colorful dish, tasty dish. And so easy to prepare!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, sliced thin (or ground beef)
- 2 cups celery, sliced
- 2 lbs zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
- 2 green peppers, diced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- canned corn (or both, optional) (optional) or butter beans, drained (or both) (optional)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 359.7
- Calories from Fat: 194 g
- Total Fat: 21.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4 g
- Cholesterol: 43.1 mg
- Sodium: 1745.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
- Sugars: 13.7 g
- Protein: 19.5 g
Italian Sausage Zucchini Stew
A different way to try zucchini! Delicious served over pasta with grated Parmesan Cheese or cheese stuffed tortellini.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1⁄4 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tostados
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1⁄2 cup sour cream
- 1 medium tomatoes, chopped
- taco sauce
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Nutrients
- Calories: 202.6
- Calories from Fat: 140 g
- Total Fat: 15.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.8 g
- Cholesterol: 42.3 mg
- Sodium: 344.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 7.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
- Sugars: 3.2 g
- Protein: 9.7 g
Zucchini Tostados
A wonderful way to serve zucchini for lunch or supper!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (10 ounce) can mild diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1 (1 ounce) envelope mild taco seasoning mix
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped lettuce
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives
- 1 (4 ounce) package Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- tortilla chips
- salsa
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Nutrients
- Calories: 442.5
- Calories from Fat: 210 g
- Total Fat: 23.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 71.3 mg
- Sodium: 1118.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 36.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
- Sugars: 3.6 g
- Protein: 22.1 g
Dan’s Favorite Tex Mex Skillet Dinner
My husband, Dan loves Tex Mex and this is one of his favorite dinners. Very simple to make. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 1 can refried beans
- 3 medium avocados
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 8 scallions
- 1 package taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- lemon juice
- shredded cheddar cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 201.2
- Calories from Fat: 129 g
- Total Fat: 14.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 13.9 mg
- Sodium: 163.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.3 g
- Sugars: 1.8 g
- Protein: 5.1 g
Dan’s Favorite Tex Mex Layered Dip
Serve this at your next informal gathering. I guarantee the guys will love this one!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 3 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or (15 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces small shell pasta (uncooked)
- parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 168.1
- Calories from Fat: 37 g
- Total Fat: 4.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 415.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 27.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
- Sugars: 6.3 g
- Protein: 6.1 g
Pasta Fagioli
You are going to love this one! This soup is chocked full of flavor and you can have it on the…
