Diet Recipes Blog

Riz Creole recipe - 194 calories

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, fresh
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
6 cups water
salt (to taste)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Preparation:
1. In a heavy saucepan, bring the water to a boil; add the rice and salt.
2. When the water returns to a boil, allow it to boil vigorously for 17 minutes.
3. Drain in a colander; run under very hot water and drain again.
4. Add the butter, salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with the lemon juice and toss until the grains are coated.

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Oven-Roasted Green Beans recipe - 55 calories

Ingredients:
3/4 lb fresh green beans, boiled to crisp-tender
2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small onion, peeled and sliced into thin rings
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
salt (to taste)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Preparation:
1. Spread the green beans in one layer across a large baking dish or baking sheet
2. Scatter the garlic and onions over the beans.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar; toss to coat evenly.
4. Bake at 450° F for about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, toss the beans again, then return to the oven and continue baking for another 5 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve.

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Pumpkin Cookies recipe - 59 calories

Ingredients:
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 egg
1/4 cup ground flax seeds
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup Splenda granular
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, beat the margarine, sugar and Splenda until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg, pumpkin and vanilla; blend well.
4. Add the dry ingredients and mix well.
5. Drop the dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10-12 minutes (or until light golden brown around the edges).

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Horiatiki (Greek Salad) recipe - 156 calories

Ingredients:
4-5 large ripe tomatoes
1 cucumber
1 dozen olives
1 green bell pepper
1 large red onion
1/4 lb Feta cheese, crumbled or sliced
top quality extra virgin olive oil
dried oregano
sea salt
pickled hot pepperoncini peppers (for garnish)
1 tablespoon water

Preparation:
1. Wash and dry the tomatoes, cucumber and green pepper. Clean off the outer skin from the onion, wash, and dry.
2. Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized irregularly shaped chunks, removing the core. Slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch slices, cutting the slices in half (you can peel the cucumber or not, depending on your taste).
3. Slice the pepper into rings, removing the stem and seeds. Slice the onion into thin rings.
4. Combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, green pepper and onion in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with oregano and salt, pour olive oil over the salad, and toss.
5. Just before serving, place the Feta cheese on top of the salad (either as a slice or crumbled) and toss in some olives. Sprinkle the cheese with oregano (and pepper if desired), mix the oil and water and drizzle over the top, and serve, garnished with hot peppers.

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Hearty Oatmeal Bread recipe - 148 calories

Ingredients:
1/2 cup quick-cooking oat
3/4 cup milk, lukewarm
1/2 cup apple juice, lukewarm
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Preparation:
1. Place all the ingredients into the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
2. Use the white bread setting for a 1 1/2 lb. loaf.

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Pineapple Limeade recipe - 108 calories

Ingredients:
3 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1 quart carbonated lemon-lime beverage, chilled
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/3 cup sugar (to taste)
lime slices, for garnish (optional)

Preparation:
1. Mix the pineapple juice, lime juice and sugar; stir until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Chill for at least 4 hours.
3. When ready to serve, add the chilled soda.
4. Serve in tall glasses and garnish with lime slices.

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Egg Salad Finger Sandwiches recipe - 47 calories

Ingredients:
22 thin bread slices
5 large hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
3-4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 small celery, finely chopped
1-2 tablespoon sour cream
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 large green onion, finely chopped (you can use yellow onion)
softened butter
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salad seasoning
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1-2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
black pepper (to taste)

Preparation:
1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients except the bread.
2. Cool the egg filling to room temperature; cover and chill for 5 hours (up to 24 hours).
3. Lightly butter one side of the 22 slices slice of bread.
4. Spread about 2 heaping tablespoons egg filling over 11 slices of bread.
5. Top with the remaining 11 slices of bread.
6. Cut each sandwich into 4 finger sandwiches.
7. Serve right away, or cover and chill before serving.

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Bacon-Wrapped Dates recipe - 45 calories

Ingredients:
1 (10 ounce) package pitted dates
1/2 lb bacon, sliced into quarters

Preparation:
1. Microwave the bacon for about 2 minutes (until partially cooked, but not browned).
2. Wrap each date with a strip of bacon and secure with a wooden toothpick.
3. Broil on low for about 3 minutes, turn the dates, and continue broiling for 3 to 4 minutes longer (or until browned).
4. Drain on paper towel and serve warm.

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Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes recipe - 142 calories

Ingredients:
2 large eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
5 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
3-4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Preparation:
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, sour cream, buttermilk and vanilla (if using). Add to the flour mixture and whisk until smooth (the batter will be thick!).
3. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes at room temperature.
4. After 5 minutes whisk or mix again.
5. Drop about 1/4-cup batter onto a medium-hot skillet; cook until lightly brown on the bottom, turn and cook until brown.

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Czech-Style Sauerkraut recipe - 150 calories

Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can sauerkraut
1 cup sweetened applesauce
1 medium onion
1 medium potato
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon caraway seeds

Preparation:
1. Place the sauerkraut and the liquid, butter and caraway seeds in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. When the mixture begins to bubble slightly, lower the heat to simmer.
3. Peel and grate the potato and onion. Add them to the top of the sauerkraut and press lightly into the kraut with the flat surface of a spoon (do not stir into the kraut!).
4. Cover and continue to simmer (adding a small amount of water if needed) until the grated potato is cooked. Now combine the pan contents (this process keeps the raw potato from scorching and/or sticking to the bottom of the pan).
5. Add the applesauce, mix well and taste. Add more applesauce if you prefer a sweeter, more apple-flavored sauerkraut.
6. If you want some meat flavor , add a chicken bouillon cube to the kraut (make sure it’s completely dissolved and mixed in well).
7. Notes: After the pan contents are combined in step 3, stir frequently to prevent any ingredients from sticking to the pan. After the last step, you can continue to simmer if you feel the kraut is too liquid.

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