Don't these recipes look good for those of us trying to watch our waist....not expand! I got these from WebMD magazine
Makes 8 servings (2 pieces each person)
4-oz package dried figs, chopped
1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp water
1 large pizza crust or 4 round pita breads
1 cup crumbled soft goat cheese (a 4-oz package will yield 1 cup)
3 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp pine nuts
1/2-1 tbsp olive oil
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Combine the figs, balsamic vinegar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Place the figs in a small bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
4. Top the pizza with the goat cheese and figs, and sprinkle with the basil and pine nuts. Drizzle the olive oil over the top. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Per serving: 168 calories, 6 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate, 5 g fat, 2.3 g saturated fat, 7 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 215 mg sodium.
2. Combine the figs, balsamic vinegar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Place the figs in a small bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
4. Top the pizza with the goat cheese and figs, and sprinkle with the basil and pine nuts. Drizzle the olive oil over the top. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Per serving: 168 calories, 6 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate, 5 g fat, 2.3 g saturated fat, 7 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 215 mg sodium.
Makes 12 servings
15-oz can fat-free refried beans with jalapeños
8 oz fat-free sour cream or plain yogurt
1-oz packet taco seasoning mix
8 oz guacamole
2 cups finely shredded reduced-fat cheese
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 bunch scallions,
1/4 cup sliced black olives
Baked tortilla chips
In a 13x9x2 clear dish, layer each of the following and serve with baked tortilla chips:
1. Refried beans
In a 13x9x2 clear dish, layer each of the following and serve with baked tortilla chips:
1. Refried beans
2. Sour cream mixedwith taco seasoning
3. Guacamole
4. Shredded cheese
4. Shredded cheese
5. Scallions
7. Olives
Per serving (dip only): 83 calories, 5 g protein, 6.1 g carbohydrate, 4.5 g fat (1.9 g saturated fat, 1.9 g monounsaturated fat, 0.3 g polyunsaturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 0.6 g fiber, 324 mg sodium.
Per serving (dip only): 83 calories, 5 g protein, 6.1 g carbohydrate, 4.5 g fat (1.9 g saturated fat, 1.9 g monounsaturated fat, 0.3 g polyunsaturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 0.6 g fiber, 324 mg sodium.
