Ceviche is a seafood dish that is regularly served on the beaches of Mexico. Ceviche is usually accompanied by side dishes that complement its flavors, such as corn, sweet potato, lettuce, or avocado. As this dish is not cooked with heat, you must make sure that you only use fresh ingredients.

Mexican Ceviche recipe – 181 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb halibut fillets or 1 lb red snapper fillet or 1 lb sea bass fillets (or use a mixture of fish and shrimp)
1 cup diced fresh tomato
5-6 limes
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons chopped cilantro or 4 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 dash Tabasco sauce
lettuce leaf (to line the serving bowls)
black olives, sliced (optional, for garnish)
avocado (optional, for garnish)

Preparation:
1. Dice the fish into 1/2-inch pieces.
2. Marinate the fish in the lime juice overnight in the fridge, stirring often.
3. Pour off most of the lime juice, leaving it just moist.
4. Add the remaining ingredients except the avocado, lettuce and olives.
5. Toss well and arrange in individual serving bowls that are lined with lettuce leaves.
6. Garnish with sliced black olives and avocado slices if desired.

Servings: 4

Nutritional information for one serving:
Mexican ceviche calories: 181
Total fat: 2.2 g
Cholesterol: 68.1 mg
Sodium: 247.7 mg
Total carbs: 15.4 g
Fiber: 4.2 g
Protein: 27.3 g
Weight Watchers points: 3

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Here’s a meatless Thanksgiving appetizer that is sure to be a hit with everyone, especially with children. The veggies are arranged to look just like a turkey. Enjoy!

Thanksgiving Turkey Vegetable Appetizer recipe – 164 calories

Ingredients:

Cream cheese spread
4 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces sour cream
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon season salt

Vegetable Arrangement
1/2 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 bunch red leaf lettuce, washed and dried
1/2 yellow squash, thinly sliced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
4 mushrooms, thinly sliced
3 sun-dried tomatoes (for the chest)
1/2 radish (for the head)
1 peppercorn (for the eye)
yellow pepper (for the waddle)
crackers or pretzels, to be used as an optional feather rows (optional)

Preparation:
1. To make the cream cheese mixture: Mix all the ingredients in a food processor until smooth, add more paprika if desired.
2. To make the vegetable arrangement: On a large platter, arrange the red lettuce leaves so that red is on the outer edge. Then place the vegetables like turkey feathers. The large plume of feathers behind the turkey are carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, red onions, and radishes layered in rows. The bottom feathers are yellow squash, zucchini, yellow peppers, and celery.
3. For the body, invert a soup bowl and spread the cream cheese mixture over it. Use the mixture as a glue to add the radishes along the bottom in 2 rows and follow with mushrooms, adding until completely covering the bowl.
4. For the chest, place 3 sun-dried tomato halves glued together with some of the cheese mixture on the body of mushrooms.
5. For the head, place 1/2 of a radish. Spread some cheese mixture on the cut side and place just above the tomatoes.
6. For the wattle, adhere a yellow pepper slice to the radish head with the cheese mixture.
7. Place the remaining cream cheese mixture in a bowl for dipping.

Servings: 10

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 164
Total fat: 14.1 g
Cholesterol: 43.1 mg
Sodium: 183 mg
Total carbs: 4.8 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5.6 g
Weight Watchers points: 4

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• Shrimp Cocktail recipe – 195 calories
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• Stuffed Mushrooms recipe – 175 calories

Arancini or arancine are traditional Sicilian fried rice balls coated with breadcrumbs and usually filled with ragù (meat sauce), tomato sauce, mozzarella, and/or peas. The main type of arancina sold in Sicilian cafes are arancini con ragù, which typically consist of meat in a tomato sauce, rice, and mozzarella. Many cafes also offer arancini con burro (butter), or specialty arancini, such as arancini con funghi (mushrooms), con pistacchi (pistachios), or con melanzane (aubergine).

Arancini Italian Rice Balls recipe – 107 calories

Ingredients:
1/2 cup arborio rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 onion, chopped finely
1/2 cup dry white wine
40 g ham, chopped finely
1/2 cup frozen peas
100 g mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
1 egg, lightly beaten
plain flour
1 tablespoon milk
1 egg, lightly beaten (extra)
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
vegetable oil, for deep frying

Preparation:
1. In a medium pan, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and keep hot.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil, then add the garlic and onion and cook stirring, until the onion is soft but not coloured.
3. Add the rice and cook stirring through for about 2 minutes (until the rice is translucent).
4. Add the wine and stir through until the liquid has evaporated.
5. Add about 1/3 cup of the hot stock, and stir over low-medium heat until the liquid is absorbed.
6. Repeat until all the stock is used (about 25 minutes).
7. Stir in the ham and peas, adding salt and pepper to taste.
8. Remove from the heat and gently fold in the parmesan cheese.
9. Transfer the risotto to a bowl and let cool.
10. Chop the mozzarella into 18 pieces.
11. Stir the egg into the risotto.
12. Roll 2 level tablespoons of risotto into a ball; press a piece of mozzarella into the center of each ball; roll to enclose.
13. Toss the balls in flour, shake away the excess. Dip into the combined milk and extra egg, and coat in breadcrumbs.
14. In a deep saucepan, heat the vegetable oil and deep fry the arancini in batches until they are heated through and browned.
15. Drain on absorbant paper. Serve hot.

Servings: 1 (18 rice balls)

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 107
Total fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 31.6 mg
Sodium: 178.2 mg
Total carbs: 10.8 g
Fiber: 0.6 g
Protein: 5.6 g
Weight Watchers points: 2

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Shrimp Cocktail recipe – 195 calories

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 sprig fresh oregano
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1 cup ice
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 cup tomato juice
1 cup tomato, seeded and chopped
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup English cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup avocado, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
6 lime wedges, for garnish

Preparation:
1. In a large saucepan, combine the broth, oregano and 1 tablespoon lime juice; bring to a simmer.
2. Cook for about 5 minutes and discard the oregano.
3. Add the shrimp to the pan; cook for about 3 minutes (or until done).
4. Transfer the shrimp mixture to a large bowl.
5. Stir in the tomato juice, ice and hot sauce. Let stand for 1 minute or until the ice melts.
6. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup lime juice, tomato, onion, cucumber, salt and pepper.
7. Let cool, cover and chill.
8. When ready to serve, stir in the cilantro.
9. Divide the shrimp mixture evenly among 6 bowls; top with diced avocado.
10. Garnish with lime wedges.

Servings: 6

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 195
Total fat: 5.3 g
Cholesterol: 172.8 mg
Sodium: 675.2 mg
Total carbs: 11.2 g
Fiber: 2.5 g
Protein: 26.1 g
Weight Watchers points: 4

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Now here’s a great onion rings recipe for all you onion lovers… Perfectly crisp texture, and wonderful flavor from all the spices!

Southwestern Onion Rings recipe – 171 calories

Ingredients:
2 large sweet onions
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1-2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sugar

Preparation:
1. Slice the onions into 1/4″ slices and separate the rings.
2. Place the rings in a bowl and add the buttermilk to cover the onions.
3. Soak for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. In another bowl, beat together the eggs and water.
5. Combine the flour, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper, cumin, garlic powder and sugar in a shallow dish.
6. Drain the onion rings.
7. Dip the rings in the egg mixture first, then dredge in the flour mixture.
8. Fry the onion rings in 1″ of oil heated to 375 degrees, a few at a time, until golden brown on each side.
9. Drain and serve immediately.

Servings: 12

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 171
Total fat: 2.4 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg
Sodium: 688 mg
Total carbs: 29.8 g
Fiber: 1.6 g
Protein: 7.5 g
Weight Watchers points: 3

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If you want to make hummus but can’t find tahini, try this recipe that uses sesame seeds. It has a subtle flavor and a nice, creamy consistency.

Bean and Sesame Seed Spread (Hummus) recipe – 77 calories

Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans
1 garlic clove, cut in half
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Preparation:
1. Drain the garbanzo beans and reserve the liquid.
2. Place the reserved bean liquid, garlic and sesame seeds in the food processor. Cover and blend on high speed until mixed.
3. Add the garbanzo beans, salt and lemon juice. Cover and process on high speed until smooth.
4. Serve as a spread with crackers, wedges of pita bread or raw vegetables.

Servings: 12

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 77
Total fat: 3.4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 203 mg
Total carbs: 9.7 g
Fiber: 2.3 g
Protein: 2.8 g
Weight Watchers points: 1

Photo credit: Albertas Agejevas

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This is an easy and delicious recipe. The Pecorino Romano is the perfect cheese to use, as it pairs really well with the bread crumbs. You need not worry about bland stuffed mushrooms anymore, as these are very flavorful! If you live in a dry area you might want to add a little more olive oil or chop the mushroom stems and put them in the bread crumb mixture (this will add moisture).

Stuffed Mushrooms recipe – 175 calories

Ingredients:
28 large (2 1/2-inch-diameter) white mushrooms, stemmed
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/2 cup Italian-style dried bread crumbs
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Stir the Pecorino cheese, bread crumbs, garlic, mint, parsley, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium bowl to blend.
3. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
4. Drizzle a heavy large baking sheet with about 1 tablespoon olive oil, to coat.
5. Spoon the filling into the mushroom cavities and arrange them on the baking sheet (cavity side up).
6. Drizzle the remaining oil over the filling in each mushroom.
7. Bake for about 25 minutes (until the filling is golden on top and heated through and the mushrooms are tender).
8. Serve.

Servings: 7 (4 mushrooms per serving)

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 175
Total fat: 13 g
Sodium: 264 mg
Total carbs: 9.4 g
Fiber: 1.3 g
Protein: 6.8 g
Weight Watchers points: 4

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This vegetarian/vegan dish requires only a few simple ingredients and is very easy to prepare, but it is absolutely delicious! Can be served as a side dish, appetizer or even snack.

Garlic Tomatoes recipe – 79 calories

Ingredients:
8 ripe plum tomatoes, cut in half
16 garlic cloves, in skin
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Place the tomatoes cut side up in a large pan (in a single layer).
3. Place the garlic cloves and thyme sprigs in between the tomatoes.
4. Pour the olive oil over the tomatoes.
5. Bake for about 45 minutes (until the tomatoes are slightly charred).
6. Discard the thyme.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Squeeze the meat from the garlic cloves over the tomatoes.
9. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm.

Servings: 8

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 79
Calories from fat: 62
Total fat: 6.9g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 4mg
Total carbs: 4.4g
Fiber: 0.9g
Protein: 0.9g
Weight Watchers points: 2

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Here’s a different kind of bruschetta. The bread is toasted without oil and garlic, so that the sweet flavors of the juicy peaches and roasted peppers can be fully appreciated. This sweetness is nicely balanced by the red wine vinegar and basil. You could also try this bruschetta mixture on grilled chicken or fish. Delicious!

Peach and Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta recipe – 46 calories

Ingredients:
1 baguette, sliced on the diagonal
2 peaches, diced
1 red pepper
1 cup grape tomatoes or roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation:
1. Preheat the grill broiler to medium-high. Roast the red pepper until well blackened, turning often.
2. Place the pepper in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap; leave to cool.
3. Remove the skin, stem and seeds from the pepper. Finely chop the pepper and place in a medium bowl.
4. Stir in the peaches, garlic, tomatoes, basil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste and marinate for about 30 minutes (or cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours).
5. Before serving, bring the peach mixture to room temperature. Lightly toast the baguette slices on both sides. Spoon the chopped pepper and peach mixture on top of the toasted baguette slices.

Servings: 30 pieces

Nutritional information for one piece:
Calories: 46
Calories from fat: 4
Total fat: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 92mg
Total carbs: 9g
Dietary fiber: 0.7g
Protein: 1.5g
WW points: 1

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A very quick and easy appetizer or snack recipe. Calories don’t include the toasted bread.

Parmesan and Red Onion Appetizer recipe – 117 calories

Ingredients:
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely minced red onion

Preparation:
1. Mix together all three ingredients.
2. Spread on bite-size pieces of toasted bread.
3. Place under the broiler for about 1-2 minutes (until bubbly and lightly browned).

Servings: 6

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 117
Calories from fat: 80
Total fat: 8.9g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Sodium: 267mg
Total carbs: 6.4g
Dietary fiber: 0.2g
Protein: 3.5g
WW points: 3

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