This tasty and visually appealing salad is very low calorie and easy to make. Marinating the cucumbers for several hours allows them to soak up a lot of flavor.Cucumber Salad
January 11th, 2011 |
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This tasty and visually appealing salad is very low calorie and easy to make. Marinating the cucumbers for several hours allows them to soak up a lot of flavor.Nutritional Information
43 calories; 1g protein; 3g carbohydrates; 4g fat; 0mg cholesterol; 32mg sodium; 0g fiber
Cinnamon-Glazed Carrots
November 24th, 2010 |
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These carrots are an extremely easy to make and they make a tasty side dish. The glaze is made with apple juice concentrate and cinnamon. I like the contrast of the sweetness of this recipe when served with a spicy or savory dish.Nutritional Information
60 calories; 1g protein; 14g carbohydrates; 0g fat; 0mg cholesterol; 55mg sodium; 3g fiber
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Southwestern Corn
November 5th, 2010 |
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I made this corn recipe as a side dish to accompany taco salad. It comes from Vegetarian Times: Low-fat and Fast. Jason and I agreed that it was very tasty and it was extremely quick and easy to make!Nutritional Information
87 calories; 3g protein; 19g carbohydrates; 1g fat; 0mg cholesterol; 138mg sodium; 2g fiber
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Escarole Sauteed with Black-eyed Peas
October 14th, 2010 |
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This recipe is an old favorite of ours. I discovered it on the Weightwatchers website when I was doing their program several years ago. The black-eyed peas add protein, which can be difficult to get enough of when following a vegetarian diet.Nutritional Information
256 calories; 9g protein; 34g carbohydrates; 11g fat; 0mg cholesterol; 590mg sodium; 9g fiber
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Sliced Sweet Potato with Garlic Oil & Fried Sage
October 5th, 2010 |
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Now that the weather is cooling off, I’m feeling inspired to do more cooking! Jason and I tried this dish last night and we thought it was very tasty. Although the recipe calls for a fair amount of oil, it’s lower calorie than you might think, since the sage only absorbs a small portion of what is used for frying.Nutritional Information
140 calories; 2g protein; 14g carbohydrates; 9g fat; 0mg cholesterol; 295mg sodium; 2g fiber
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Baked “Fried” Green Tomatoes
July 30th, 2010 |
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I really love fried green tomatoes. Apparently other people are acquiring a taste for them as well, because they are now available in most of the fancy restaurants around Raleigh! In this recipe, the green tomatoes are breaded, brushed with butter and then baked to reduce the calories.Nutritional Information
215 calories; 6g protein; 30g carbohydrates; 9g fat; 78mg cholesterol; 651mg sodium; 3g fiber
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Spicy Collard Greens
July 23rd, 2010 |
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The state farmer’s market is close to my house and I’ve been taking full of advantage of it. They have such a great selection of fresh fruits and vegetables that are bursting with flavor. Of course, here in the South, you’ll find traditional southern veggies such as collards! Collards are green leafy vegetables that are somewhat similar to spinach, but they don’t get as limp when cooked and they are a little bit chewier as well. This recipe spices them up with white vinegar, garlic and red pepper flakesNutritional Information
55 calories; 1g protein; 3g carbohydrates; 5g fat; 0mg cholesterol; 8mg sodium; 1g fiber
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Vanilla Beets
May 26th, 2010 |
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Beets have a bad reputation with many people, but they actually have great flavor when cooked the right way. Here, they are complimented by the flavors of butter, sugar and vanilla. This dish is fairly easy to make and it really brightens up your plate.Nutritional Information
126 calories; 2g protein; 20g carbohydrates; 4g fat; mg cholesterol; 5mg sodium; 4 fiber
Basic Oven-Roasted Asparagus
April 28th, 2010 |
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This side dish is extremely easy to make. When choosing asparagus at the store, opt for thicker spears that will not dry out when roasted. Also, reheating the asparagus tends to make it become very shriveled. If possible, only cook what you will be eating with the current meal.Nutritional Information
68 calories; 4g protein; g 8 carbohydrates; 4g fat; 0mg cholesterol; 3mg sodium; 4g fiber
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Thai Sweet-Garlicky Cauliflower and Red Bell Pepper
April 7th, 2010 |
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This recipe provides a delicious and visually appealing way to dress up cauliflower. Nutritional Information
64 calories; 2g protein; 10g carbohydrates; 3g fat; 0mg cholesterol; 466mg sodium; 2g fiber
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