Yummy Discoveries!

 

In the course of this journey, I have discovered some really good recipes that are very low in calories and fat that I really love. I want to share some of them with you. Keep in mind that a food scale has been a big part of my diet. I weigh everything. So the portions listed are sometimes listed in grams or ounces. If you don't have a food scale, you can convert the amounts. I never use salt. If you must season, use any variety of Mrs. Dash seasonings. Also, the meats are all cooked on my $20 George Foreman Grill so that I can cook without adding any fat. These recipes are all very easy to prepare and take no longer than about 15mins from start to finish, so there is no excuse not to try them.

 I hope you try some of these recipes and let me know what you think!

Fresh Salsa

2 small tomatoes
1 jalapeno split, veins and seeds removed
1/4 onion chopped
1 tbsp cilantro
1 small yellow squash (in season)

I use a small food processor for this. It makes 1 small jar of salsa. Tomatoes in first and pulse, then add the other ingredients. Pulse until the mixture resembles a rough salsa. You can season with Mrs. Dash Fiesta Blend if desired, or eat as is. Best salsa ever!


 Fish Tacos

100 gm of white fish such as basa swai
2 tbsp of fresh salsa (not sauce)
1tbsp plain nonfat greek yogurt
1 tbsp of chopped cilantro
2 LaTortilla Factory low carb tortillas

Brown the fish on a nonstick grill. I use my George Foreman grill. If you find that your fish is still sticking, use a little olive oil cooking spray. Mix the yogurt and salsa together and spread on tortillas. Split fish into two portions, put on tortillas. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and enjoy!


Protein Pancakes

1/2 c blueberries
2 tbsp coconut flour
1/4 c nonfat cottage cheese
1/4 c egg whites
1/4 c oatmeal
1/4 scoop protein powder

Mix all ingredients together and drop on griddle just like regular pancake mix. If the batter is not wet enough, you may add a few drops of water. I top these with Walden Farms Zero calorie pancake syrup. Delicious!


Chicken and Quinoa 

1 c frozen cauliflower boiled and drained
4 tbsp fresh salsa
1/2 c cooked organic quinoa
85 gm chicken breast

Cook your chicken without fat on a nonstick surface such as George Foreman Grill, about 10 mins. Then chop and toss together with cooked cauliflower, salsa, and quinoa. Season to taste with any Mrs. Dash seasoning you like! The perfect lunch!