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Skinny Egg Rolls

October 12, 2011 Kristen 3 Comments 2 P+, 6 P+, 7 P+, All Recipes, Asian Recipes, Cocktails, Side Dishes, Snacks and Appetizers

I LOVE when readers send me ideas for recipes that want to see (hint, hint) and today’s recipe was inspired by Marcy who emailed asking about a healthier egg roll. Normally it would take me a couple of days to research a recipe and start trying things out, but of course, as soon as I began thinking about egg rolls that is all I wanted. I immediately went to the store and starting trying things out. The recipe I came up with uses ground chicken, but you could easily substitute ground pork, diced chicken, ground turkey, shrimp, you get the idea. I also couldn’t decide if I enjoyed them baked or flash fried more, so I include instructions for both. If you decide to bake them, the key to getting a crispy outside if quickly placing them under the broiler before serving. I served mine with some Siracha and Sweet Chili Sauce (from Thai Kitchen).

Also if you have recipes ideas, send them my way in the comments, on Facebook, or send me an email! I would love to hear from you!

Skinny Egg Rolls
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 3 egg rolls
Nutritional Info: 267.6 calories, 5.7 g of fat, 36.8 g carbohydrates, 1.9 g dietary fiber, 18.2 g of protein * 6 P+ (2 P+ per roll)

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Parmesan Crusted Chicken

October 10, 2011 Kristen 1 Comment 5 P+, All Recipes, Chicken, Main Course

Lately one of my favorite things to cook is rethinking classic dishes that normally are full of fat and calories and try to come up with a healthier version. One classic dish I love is chicken parmesan, but when I simply breaded and baked the chicken, sometimes I found it a little bland. To boost the flavor, this time I decided to crust the chicken in a combination of Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs to amp up the flavor and it came out great. This recipe is just for the chicken, which would also be great on it’s own or over a salad. Add five points for 1 cup cooked whole wheat pasta and 1/2 cup 1 point sauce.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Servings: 6
Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
Nutritional Info: 200.4 calories, 4.3 g of fat, 5.5 g carbohydrates, .9 g dietary fiber, 32.9 g of protein * 5 P+

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Friday Five: Healthy Specialty Snacks

October 8, 2011 Kristen 1 Comment Snacks and Appetizers, Top Five Lists

Most of the time I am completely satisfied with the snacks I can whip up myself or find in the local grocery store, but every once in awhile I want something extra special. Finding these treats usually comes after a couple of hours of searching the internet and because they cost a little but more than typical snacks, I only let myself do this every couple of months and try to order in bulk. Not to mention, who doesn’t like the excitement of waiting for mail? What are your favorites? Leave them in the comments!

1. That’s It Fruit Bars: 100 calories, 3 P+
So what first attracted me to these bars is the packaging – whatever you see on the package is what you get in the bar. So you see an apple and an apricot, that is what is inside. They have absolutely no other ingredients – no added sugar, preservatives, just the fruit on the label. In terms of taste, it is kind of like a big, more satisfying fruit roll up. Perfect for kids as well.

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Roasted Tomato Soup and “Grilled Cheese”

October 7, 2011 Kristen 1 Comment 1 P+, 5 P+, Lunch, Recipes, Soup, Vegetarian

This soup is like delicious tomato soup and grilled cheese all rolled into one. I can’t really believe I never thought of this before given my love on french onion soup, or actually the just baked cheese that melts down the side of the bowl. Nothing is better than that cheese. This recipe combines a simple roasted tomato soup and instead of dunking your grilled cheese, you build it right on top. Amazing. The recipe of courtesy of the SmittenKitchen. Just want the soup – it’s only 1 point per serving.

Roasted Tomato Soup and “Grilled Cheese”
Servings: 6
Serving Size: about 1 cup of soup
Nutritional Info: 215.7 calories, 9.8 g of fat, 33.4 g carbohydrates, 5.6 g fiber, 8.9 g protein * 5 P+
Nutritional Info (just the soup): 81.2 calories, 3.1 g of fat, 12.7 g carbohydrates, 2.7 g fiber, 2.9 g protein * 1 P+

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Stone Fruit Crisp for One

October 4, 2011 Kristen 0 Comments 3 P+, 4 P+, All Recipes, Desserts, Snacks and Appetizers

I love the abundance of stone fruit at the farmer’s market lately – peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots – all delicious and just coming into their own. My other love – crisps and crumbles. The problem, when I make a whole dish of it, I want to eat the whole thing. These cure little individual crisps come perfectly portion controlled and take divine. Perfect for entertaining or for a yummy dessert on their own or with a little fresh whipped cream or ice cream. This great recipe comes from Joy The Baker.

Stone Fruit Crisp for One
Servings: 6
Serving Size: 1 fruit crisp
Nutritional Info: 133.4 calories, 4.8 g of fat, 25.8 g carbohydrates, 2.7 g fiber, 1.8 g protein * 3 P+ (4 P+ if you count fruit)

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