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Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Here is a low calorie option that’s great for a light dinner.
Source: http://recipes.target.com/recipe/141035/-.aspx  

Serves : 8
Hands-OnTime : 10 Minutes
Total Time : 10 Minutes
 What you need :

1 (12 oz.) container Market Pantry™ chicken salad
1/2 cup red seedless grapes, halved or quartered
1/4 cup Market Pantry™ slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
8 large Bibb lettuce leaves

What you [...]

Chicken with Honey-Orange Sauce

Source: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/chicken_with_honey_orange_sauce.html
4 servings
Active Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients

2 navel oranges
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (about 1 1/4 pounds), trimmed and tenders removed
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons honey
1 3-inch cinnamon stick
1/2 cup slivered almonds, [...]

Tropical Fruit Smoothie

Source: http://www.cok.net/lit/recipes/drinks.php
Serves 8

1 orange, peeled
1 cup frozen banana chunks
1 cup frozen strawberries or blueberries or cherries
1 ¼ cup soy or rice milk (or skim cow’s milk)

Combine everything in a blender. Process until very smooth – stop the blender occasionally to stir any unblended chunks to the center.
Tip: Also makes a great snack for work. Simply [...]

Veggie & Noodle (or Potato) Soup

Quick and simple, great for a cold day! And even my kids love it
 2TBL extra virgin olive oil
¼ onion, diced (I use red onion)
1 garlic clove, diced
8oz of whole wheat noodles OR 4 medium potatoes, sliced
8cups of water
3 cubes of vegetarian vegetable bouillons
1 bag (16oz) of mixed frozen veggies (I use broccoli, cauliflower [...]

Scrambled Eggs With Veggies

This is my own recipe for scrambled eggs. The combination of eggs with vegetables easily provides you with a complete protein and meets part of your vegetable requirement for the day.  Add a piece of fruit on the side and you have a good protein-carbohydrate balance.

 
Amount
Calories
Fat (g)
Carbohydrates (g)
Protein (g)

Onion, raw, sliced
¼ diced
11
0.0
2.6
0.3

Kidney beans, canned, drained
0.25 [...]

Chili-Rubbed Steaks & Pan Salsa

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Source: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/chili_rubbed_steaks_pan_salsa.html
Any cut of steak will work for this recipe, but we especially like the flavor and texture of rib-eye with these seasonings; look for steak that has been thinly cut. A cold ale, sweet potato fries and vinegary coleslaw can round out the meal.
2 servings | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 20 [...]

Healthy Thanksgiving Dinner Recipe!

A complete Thanksgiving Dinner that’s easy, time-efficient and healthy!
Source & Pitcures: http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/11/07/recipes-healthy-thanksgiving-dinner-menu-ideas/
Whether you are a novice or expert Thanksgiving chef, try this easy and time-efficient HEALTHY Thanksgiving Dinner!
Rolled Turkey Breast with Artisan Bread Stuffing
Opting for a rolled turkey breast over a whole stuffed turkey can save you lots of effort and money this Thanksgiving. Besides, [...]