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GLUTEN FREE GARBANZO BEAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

March 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment


Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
4 eggs
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch round cake pan.
  2. Place the chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl.
  3. Cook in the microwave for about 2 minutes, stirring every 20 seconds after the first minute, until chocolate is melted and smooth. If you have a powerful microwave, reduce the power to 50 percent.
  4. Combine the beans and eggs in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Add the sugar and the baking powder, and pulse to blend. Pour in the melted chocolate and blend until smooth, scraping down the corners to make sure chocolate is completely mixed. Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Dust with confectioners’ sugar just before serving.

Nutrition:

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 229, Total Fat: 8.5g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Sodium: 180mg, Total Carbs: 36.8g, Sugars: 24.7g, Dietary Fiber: 3.2g, Protein: 5.2g
(adapted from www.allrecipes.com)

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GRILLED HALIBUT WITH ZESTY PEACH SALSA

September 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

We came across this delicious recipe for you to add into your new healthy lifestyle:

1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 (6 ounce) halibut steaks

SALSA:
2 cups chopped fresh or frozen peaches
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; mix well. Remove 1/4 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the halibut. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. In a bowl, combine salsa ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving.
2. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. Drain and discard marinade from fish. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Serve with peach salsa.

Nutrition:
Servings: 4 Servings (1 Serving = 1 Halibut steak with 1/2 cup salsa)
Per Serving: Calories: 269 – Fat: 6g – Protein: 36g, Total Carbs: 15g – Dietary Fiber: 2g – Cholesterol: 54mg
(adapted from www.allrecipes.com)

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GRILLED CHICKEN MOJITO SANDWICH

August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment

We found this delicious recipe for you to add to your new weight loss lunch or dinner menu options:

2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/2 teaspoon minced serrano chili
1/4 teaspoon sugar
4 slices tomato
1 (6 ounce) boneless chicken breast, sliced
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 lettuce leaves
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
4 slices of 100% whole wheat bread

Directions:
1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high.
2. Combine mayonnaise, lime juice, chopped mint, lime peel, chilies and sugar together in small bowl.
3. Grill chicken breast, onions and bread over medium-high heat until desired degree of doneness; remove from grill.
4. Spread two slices of bread with mayonnaise mixture, dividing evenly. Top with chicken, mint leaves, tomato, lettuce, and remaining bread slices to create 2 sandwiches.

Nutrition:
Servings: 2 Servings (1 Sandwich = 1 Serving)
Per Serving: Calories: 275 – Fat: 4g – Protein: 24g, Total Carbs: 35g – Dietary Fiber: 3g – Cholesterol: 49mg
(adapted from www.allrecipes.com)

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GRILLED MARINATED FLANK STEAKS WITH CORN SALSA

August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Look what we found! A delicious and nutritious meal for those night when you feel like getting a little feisty!

1 cup of fresh (cooked) or frozen corn
1/2 cup drained canned black beans
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 1/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided
1 pound flank steak
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Cooking spray
Combine corn, beans, bell pepper, 1 garlic clove, lime  juice, cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cover and chill 8 hours.

Sprinkle steak with remaining 2 teaspoons black pepper, and place in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag. Combine wine and next 4 ingredients; pour over steak. Seal bag; marinate in refrigerator 8 hours. Prepare grill.

Remove steak from bag; discard marinade. Place steak on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill, covered, approximately 7 minutes on each side or to your desired degree of doneness. Remove from grill and let the steak rest for five minutes. Cut into thin slices. Serve with corn salsa.

Servings: 5 Serving Size: 3 oz.
Calories: 297 – Fat: 13 g – Protein: 25 g – Carb:18.3 g – Fiber: 2.4 g
(adapted from www.myrecipes.com)

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STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

July 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment

We found this great option for a Lean Green Meal if following the WonderSlim Diet Plan just for you!

4 (6 oz each) medium zucchini
1 tsp butter
1/2 small onion, finely diced
1 shallot, minced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 oz white wine
1 lb (16 oz) ground turkey (99% fat free)
1 large egg white
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup fat free chicken broth
2 tbsp whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried basil Salt and fresh pepper
1 tsp fresh chopped rosemary (optional)
Preheat oven to 400°.

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and using a spoon or melon baller, scoop out flesh, leaving 1/4″ thick. Arrange in a baking dish. Chop the scooped out flesh of the zucchini in small pieces.

In a large saute pan, melt butter and add onion, shallot and garlic. Cook on a medium-low flame for about 2-3 minutes, until onions are translucent. Add chopped zucchini and season with a pinch of salt, cook about 2-3 minutes. Add wine and cook until it reduces. Add ground turkey and season with salt and pepper, cooking until turkey is white, breaking up in smaller pieces. Add paprika, garlic powder, basil and rosemary. Mix well and cook another minute.

Place turkey meat in a large mixing bowl and set aside to cool. When cooled, add parmesan cheese and egg white, mix well. Stir in diced tomatoes. Using a spoon, fill hollowed zucchinis with stuffing, pressing firmly and top with bread crumbs. Place chicken broth in bottom of the baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake 35 minutes.

Servings: 4 Serving Size: 2 halves
Calories: 214.8 – Fat: 4.6 g – Protein: 31.6 g – Carb:11.0 g – Fiber: 2.9 g
(adapted from www.skinnytaste.com)

 

 

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