Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken

How To Prepare
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onions and mushrooms; sauté 10 minutes. Stir in thyme and garlic. Cool mixture 10 minutes; stir in and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
3. Cut a slit through thickest portion of each breast half to form a pocket. Stuff each with 1/4 cup mushroom mixture. Sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish. Place egg whites in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour. Dip in eggs; dredge in potato flour.
4. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Place pan in oven. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until a thermometer registers 165°.

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Pasta with grilled chicken, white beans and mushrooms

How To Prepare
Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill or broiler. Away from the heat source, lightly coat the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source.

Grill or broil the chicken until browned and just cooked through, about 5 minutes each side. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing into strips.

In a large, nonstick frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and mushrooms and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the white beans, garlic, basil and grilled chicken strips. Keep warm.

Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (tender), 10 to 12 minutes, or according to the package directions. Drain the pasta thoroughly.

Return the pasta to the pot and add the chicken mixture. Toss to mix evenly.

Divide the pasta among the plates. Garnish each with black pepper. Serve immediately.

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Soft Tacos with Green Chili Cilantro Rice and Egg White

How To Prepare
1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
2. Combine onion and next 6 ingredients in another medium bowl, stirring with a spoon. Add rice; stir gently. Cover and keep warm.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add egg white mixture to pan; cook over medium heat 2 minutes. Do not stir until mixture begins to set on bottom. Draw a heat-resistant spatula through egg mixture to form large curds. Do not stir constantly. Egg mixture is done when thickened, but still moist. Remove from heat.
4.Lay out butter lettuce leaves and Spoon scrambled egg evenly over butter lettuce leaves; top evenly with rice mixture, and fold in half. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Artichoke Red Pepper Frittata

How To Prepare
PREPARATION
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan.

Whisk egg whites in a medium bowl. Stir in artichoke hearts, oregano, pepper and the bell pepper mixture.

Set a rack about 4 inches from the heat source; preheat the broiler.
Brush the pan with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil; heat over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and tilt to distribute evenly. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the bottom is light golden, lifting the edges to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath, 3 to 4 minutes. Place the pan under the broiler and cook until the top is set, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes.

Slide the frittata onto a platter and cut into wedges.

Egg white Oats with bananas and berries

How To Prepare
BOIL: Bring water to a boil in a sauce pan. Add quick oats, cinnamon, & vanilla.. turn heat to low.

EGGS: Separate egg whites and whisk in bowl until until foamy.

WHISK: Once oats have absorbed most of the water (approx. 5 mins) whisk in egg whites and cook on low for 1 minute.

FINAL TOUCHES: Serve in bowl & top with lemon juice, banana, berries, nuts & shredded coconut….ENJOY YOUR NEW BODY:)

*OPTIONAL: Add No sugar maple syrup and/or a dash of coconut aminos. Try adding cook sweet potatoes, squash or apples. Replace water with low-fat coconut or almond milk if you want a creamier meal.

Zucchini Frittata

How To Prepare
Spray or wipe an oven safe pan with a VERY thin coat of olive oil. Set burner to medium heat. Add zucchini and onion to skillet; cook, stirring often, for 1 minute. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender, but not mush…3 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, mint, basil, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder and a grinding of pepper; increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until the moisture has evaporated, 30 to 60 seconds.

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Whisk 5 egg whites, the remaining 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder and a grinding of pepper in a large bowl until blended. Add the zucchini mixture; stir to combine.
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Preheat the broiler.
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Wipe out the pan and coat with olive oil and place over medium-low heat. Add the frittata mixture and cook, without stirring, until the bottom is light golden, 2 to 4 minutes. As it cooks, lift the edges and tilt the pan so uncooked egg whites will flow to the edges.
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Place the pan under the broiler and broil until the frittata is set and the top is golden, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Loosen the edges and slide onto a plate. Cut into wedges and serve.

Zucchini and Potato Bake

How To Prepare
PREHEAT: oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
TOSS: together the zucchini, potato, red bell pepper, garlic, potato flour, paprika, pepper and olive oil in a bowl.
Spread on a baking pan that is big enough so that you have only one layer of veggies.
BAKE: 1 hour in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and lightly brown.

Low Fat Cream of Pumpkin Soup

How To Prepare
Heat oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened. Stir in curry powder and cumin and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and pumpkin. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Add rice milk and cook for 2 minutes.

Roasted Chickpeas

How To Prepare
Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°. Drain chickpeas in a colander and let them dry completely. Pat dry with a paper towel if needed.

Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for about 30-35 minutes, shaking the pan every ten minutes. All ovens are different so make sure they don’t burn. They will be golden brown and crunchy on the inside when done, not moist.

In a medium bowl, combine all the spices. Remove chickpeas from oven when done and spray with olive oil spray. Immediately toss with spices while hot. Eat at room temperature.

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Low Fat Vegetable Curry

How To Prepare
Heat oil in large pot or Dutch oven. Add curry powder and cumin and stir for 1 minute until aromatic.

Add onion and potatoes and saute for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add squash, green beans and broccoli and cook for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender and sauce has thickened.