The Biggest Loser Cookbook Sexy Joes (a healthy altrnative to Sloppy Joes)
1 lb extra-lean ground chicken 1 TBSP white vinegar 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tsp hone 1/2 tsp hot-pepper sauce 2/3 cup chopped yellow onion 1/3 cup green or red bell pepper 3/4 cup low-sodium tomato sauce 3/4 cup chili powder 4 whole gran/whole wheat buns or whole wheat sandwich thins Mist a medium nonstick skillet with olive oil spray and set over med - high heat. Add chicken and cook while breaking into chunks until no longer pink Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the vinegar, Worcestershire, honey and hot pepper sauce. Whist to blend and set aside. Drain off any liquid from the pan, add the onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce, chili sauce, chili powder, and the reserced vinegar mixture to the pan. Stir to blend. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce the heat so mixture simmers. Cook for 20 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened. spoon the mixture equally on to the opened buns and Serve Immediately. Per Serving: 331 calories, 31 g protein, 43 g carbohydrates, 4 g fat (less than 1 gram saturated), 66 mg cholesterol, 5 g fiber, 876 mg sodium Quick Black Bean Soup: 1 cup diced Onion 2 Garlic cloves, minced 1 ¼ cups Vegetable Broth/or Chicken Broth, or more to taste 2 (15oz) can Black Beans 1 (15oz) can Diced Tomatoes 1 cup diced peeled russet-type baking potato ½ teaspoon dried Thyme ½ teaspoon dried Cumin ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce, or to taste (optional) Garnishes (optional): Diced red onion or green onion Minced Cilantro or parsley Combine onion, garlic, and ¼ cup broth in a large pot. Bring to a simmer and simmer until onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup broth, black beans with their juice, tomatoes, potatoes, thyme, and cumin. Bring to a simmer, cover, adjust heat to maintain a simmer, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Thin soup if necessary with a little more broth. Add tabasco. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serving size: 1 ½ cups Calories: 164 Fat: 0.7 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Carbohydrate: 32.5 g Protein: 8.6 g Sodium: 578.0 mg (depending on the broth you use) From Biggest Loser Member Robyn Lee Peel, core, and slice one apple and put it a microwaveable bowl. Sprinkle with one packet splenda and a little cinnamon. Microwave for one minute, or until soft. Add one container fat free vanilla yogurt. if you need a little extra you can add a couple of spoonfuls of fat free cottage cheeese. Mix it all up and eat it. It tastes like apple pie. It sounds weird but it is really good!! Biggest Loser member Shannon Seagondollar's Go To Breakfast: 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup lacinto kale red or white onion (whatever I have) tomato any color pepper 2 eggs saute the veggies and then scramble the eggs w. the veggies top with 1 oz of avocado From Biggest Loser Member Kellie Follett: Chicken Fajitas 2 Tbsp Canola or Olive Oil - can use a little less 1 Onion, Sliced 3-4 Bell pepper, sliced 1 Lime 2 tsp Sugar ½ tsp Garlic Powder ½ tsp Onion Powder ¼ - ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes 1 tsp Oregano ½ tsp Cumin Flour Tortillas Garnishes/Suggestions: Salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese and sour cream. Serve with Vegetables and/or Salad. Slice chicken into thin strips approximately 3 inches long and set them in a flat glass baking dish. Squeeze the juice from one lime on the top of the chicken. Mix together sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cumin and red pepper flakes and sprinkle the spices onto the chicken being sure to coat it all. In a large preheated frying pan, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the sliced onions and peppers and sauté 2-3 minutes or until tender. Season with salt and pepper and remove from pan. Place on a heated serving dish. Cover with tinfoil to keep warm. Add the chicken to the hot pan and quickly sauté until cooked through. Approximately 4-5 minutes. Add the cooked peppers & onions to the pan. Place a warm tortilla on a plate, add chicken and peppers and onions and serve. Serving size: 1/6th of finished recipe Calories: 331 Fat: 8 g Cholesterol: 7 mg Carbohydrate: 54 g Protein: 12 g Sodium: 432 mg Recipe from “StartCooking.com – Chicken Fajitas” |
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Healthy Snacks: Some healthy snacks at 150 calories or less.....posted on KPTV Better this morning. for more healthy snacks check out their web page. 1 cup Strawberries with 2 TBLSP chocolate syrup 1 TBLSP Maple syrup, dash of cinnamon, 6 oz. plain yogurt Carmel apple with no nuts 1 small apple and choice of 1 oz brie cheese or 1 TBLSP peanut butter If you aren't hungry enough to eat an apple, you aren't Be Sure to drink water, 1/2 your weight in ounces is the key. |