1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tsp mustard seed 1 dried chili, or 1/2 tsp chili flakes 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp coriander seed 1 tbsp salt, or to taste 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 ripe tomatoes, diced or 1 cup canned tomatoes, roughly chopped Heat oil in a large pot, add onions and garlic, and cook until translucent … [Read more...]

1 cup diced tomatoes 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 4 fat-free flour tortillas, 10 inches in diameter 1 cup low-fat black bean dip 1 cup chopped lettuce 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 cup salsa Directions for 4 Servings In a small bowl, stir the tomatoes and cilantro together. Set aside. Place 2 tortillas between a paper … [Read more...]

Garlic Salmon (Serves Six) 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet Salt and pepper to taste 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 sprig fresh dill, chopped 5 slices lemon 5 sprigs fresh dill weed 2 green onions, chopped 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray two large pieces of aluminum foil with cooking spray. 2. Place salmon fillet on top of one piece of foil. Sprinkle salmon with salt, pepper, … [Read more...]

Get ready for Super Bowl XLV with this spicy, simple hummus recipe. Ingredients 1  garlic clove, peeled 2  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice 1  tablespoon  tahini (roasted sesame seed paste) 1  teaspoon  ground cumin 1/4  teaspoon  salt 1  … [Read more...]

1 lb ground turkey 1/2 cup shredded zucchini onion powder garlic powder cayenne pepper salt & pepper 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 sweet onion, chopped 1/4 cup Red Hot Wing sauce Mix ground turkey, zucchini & all seasonings (to taste). Put some olive oil in a frying pan & get the pan hot. Make 4 thin burgers & add to the pan. Toss in red peppers & onions. Add … [Read more...]

This easy recipe takes just minutes to put together, and is perfect for holiday parties. At only 95 calories per serving, it's a sweet and healthy dish. If you choose to include figs, you'll get an even bigger treat; this tasty fruit is full of iron and calcium. Ingredients 2 large red apples, cored and diced 6 dried figs, chopped 2 ribs of celery, diced 1/2 cup fat-free lemon yogurt 2 … [Read more...]

Loaded up with sausage, pasta, kidney beans, and vegetables, this is more like a stew than a soup. And it comes together in about 15 minutes in one pot: Cooking the pasta in the broth saves time and adds flavor. The perfect pair for this soup would be a quick sandwich, especially something Italian and … [Read more...]

This delightfully easy, and somewhat messy, sandwich packs a punch with sweet balsamic vinegar, artichoke hearts, red onion, provolone cheese and zesty pepperoncini. We love it for dinner as well as lunch. If you're packing the hoagies to take along, keep the ingredients separate and assemble right before eating to avoid soggy bread. Serve with tomato and cucumber salad. Ingredients 1/4 … [Read more...]

These sweet potato fries taste great and are super easy to make.  Because they’re lower in glycemic load than white potatoes, sweet potatoes are much better for blood sugar levels and they are are loaded with nutrients like fiber, vitamin C, and beta-carotene. Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes (1 pound) 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. sea salt 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/4 … [Read more...]

This isn't your typical mayo-heavy chicken salad. Fresh greens and veggies, crunchy almonds, and chopped chicken with a light sesame-oil-and-ginger dressing make a simple dinner paired with a baked potato, or an ideal workday lunch―pack the dressing and salad separately. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 3/4 … [Read more...]