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Coconut Mango Mahi-Mahi Frozen Dinner Meal Idea Amazingly delicious, healthy and easy frozen dinner.  Click the photo or right here for How-To details.

Coconut Mango Mahi-Mahi Frozen Dinner Meal Idea

Amazingly delicious, healthy and easy frozen dinner.  Click the photo or right here for How-To details.

This was posted 9 months ago and has 12 notes and Comments · Permalink

Almond & Parsley Creamy Pesto (Makes 4 Servings) Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch of Flat Leaf Parsley (I used curly because it was all I had) 1/4 Slivered or Whole Raw Almonds (ground up to a fine consistency or almond Meal) 1 clove of Garlic (chopped or pressed) 3 TBSP of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Laughing Cow Wedge Light 1 teaspoon of fresh Lemon Juice Salt and Pepper to Taste Click the top photo to get this creamy fantastic recipe!

Almond & Parsley Creamy Pesto (Makes 4 Servings) Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch of Flat Leaf Parsley (I used curly because it was all I had)
  • 1/4 Slivered or Whole Raw Almonds (ground up to a fine consistency or almond Meal)
  • 1 clove of Garlic (chopped or pressed)
  • 3 TBSP of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Laughing Cow Wedge Light
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh Lemon Juice
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Click the top photo to get this creamy fantastic recipe!

This was posted 9 months ago and has 23 notes and Comments · Permalink

BBQ Apple Cheddar Turkey Burger

Yesterday, I received the new Mini Babybel flavors from The Laughing Cow.  I had bought them a few times on my own from Whole Foods and already knew I loved them.  However, I was inspired to try to make something new for a 4th of July BBQ!I bought lean ground turkey this week and decided I would make a turkey burger using what I had in my fridge.  This meant no bun, but since I try to eat less than 200 calories worth of carbs for dinner, this was ok.

BBQ Cheddar Apple Turkey Burger

  1. First I preheated my grill and measured out 4 oz of lean ground turkey and formed individual patties.  I like mine pretty thin.
  2. The next step is optional but I added my own grill spices that come premixed so I can’t tell you what exactly I added.  It is a smokehouse blend that I was sent last year for a review.  Place the burgers on the grill and close the lid.  Let them sit for about 4 minutes and then flip.
  3. After another 3-4 minutes, add about 1 tbsp of BBQ sauce on top of the burger.  Depending on how hot your grill is and how thick your patty is, cooking times will vary. Choose a BBQ sauce without High Fructose Corn Syrup!
  4. Now, slice one of the new flavors of the Mini Babybel Original Sharp or White Cheddar.  In the picture above, I just used 1/2 of a Mini Babybel.  Place it on top and let sit for another 1-2 minutes or until melted to your liking.
  5. Once your burger is no longer pink in the middle take it off the grill and add a slice of Fuji apple or other favorite.

    6. 6. Feel free to add more BBQ sauce if you would like as well as a 100% whole wheat bun or sprouted grain like Ezekial.

I paired my burger with a quickly made salad that consisted of romain lettuce, toasted almonds and 1/2 cup of chopped Fuji apple. I used Trader Joe’s Champagne Vinaigrette but was not a huge fan to be honest.  It was too salty.  I later checked the sodium and saw it had over 400 mg!  Needless to say, I will not be buying it again.  A light blue cheese would have been divine.  The two went well together though.  I had another serving of salad to fill me up.

This right here was the perfect bite.  I actually had a bite of the cheese earlier in the day and used the remaining for my dinner.  Feel free to use one Mini Babybel to top two burgers.  I used the Sharp Original but plan to try this again today with the White Cheddar.

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This was posted 11 months ago and has 18 notes and Comments · Permalink

Summer BBQ Menu: Buffalo Turkey Burger w/ Kale Chips

I love Buffalo chicken but as part of a healthy lifestyle, it’s not exactly a regular on my menu.  In the spirit of bbq season, I decided to recreate my favorite flavors in a delicious, healthy burger.  

Best of all, you only need 3 ingredients (5 total if you make my spicy kale chips as seen here).  I also created this burger in a frying pan for those of you who do not have access to a grill.  

 What you’ll need:

  • 4 oz Ground Lean Turkey
  • 1 tsp Franks Red Hot
  • 1 Laughing Cow Wedge Blue Cheese flavor
  • 3 cups washed/cut Kale
  • Mrs Dash Chipotle Seasoning

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Lay kale out on a cookie sheet.  Spray liberally with olive oil cooking spray.  Next, shake generously the Mrs Dash Chipotle seasoning.  If you do not have this ingredient, feel free to use your own herbs on hand.  Have fun.  It’s hard to mess this up.  Once preheated, put kale in over for 8-12 minutes or until crispy. 

Meanwhile, preheat the skillet or grill.  Form a single patty with the ground turkey.  Pan fry or grill until the inside is no longer pink.  Spread the blue cheese on top and top with 1 tsp of Frank’s Red Hot.  If using a grill, let the cheese melt a little.  If using a pan, place a cover on top or put pan in the over for a few minutes.  

This was delicious!  I am going to make it again and again.  Cheap, easy and amazingly satisfying.  Feel free to have it on a bun, but I chose to enjoy the flavors as is.

This was posted 1 year ago and has 15 notes and Comments · Permalink

Low Calorie, Lots of Flavor!

It has been cloudy, rainy and just plain miserable since Saturday.  Eating well and exercising often takes a hit when mother nature does not cooperate.  Instead of my typical long run on Monday, I squeezed in a 30 minute run outdoors in between rain showers.

I took yoga on Sunday and Wednesday this week to boost my spirits.  Yoga has an ubelievable effect on my moods so I made sure I went at least twice after seeing the forecast for the week.  I also did Jillian Michaels’ 6-Week Six Pack video on Tuesday in my living room.  I find it to be easier than her 6-Week Slim Down, but it’s still a very challenging workout video for me.  Her only workout I’m not crazy about is the Yoga Meltdown.  Read my review here.

Roomie has been away on business since Sunday so I haven’t had anyone to cook for.  I find my meals are less planned yet healthier when this happens.  Tuesday night I made a big bowl of chopped up veggies, chicken and sweet potatoes for dinner.

I would have made a salad but I didn’t exactly have enough lettuce.  I added some balsamic vinegar and dijon mustard.  Many people may find this sounds unappetizing but I love mustard and can put it on just about anything.  

I seasoned the chicken with my new best friend Mrs. Dash.  She may help me curb my mustard addiction.  Do you use Mrs. Dash?  I’m new to the flavors and so far have only tried out the Garlic & Herb and Southwest Chipotle.  Both are delicious!

Dijon mustard and Mrs. Dash are just two simple ways to make your meals taste better without adding many calories.  Other condiments like Ketchup and BBQ sauce can be loaded with sugar and artificial ingredients.  They should be used in moderation if you are watching what you eat.  

What are your favorite low calorie add ins that add flavor to your meals?  

And now I’m off to FitBloggin in Baltimore! Yay! So excited :)

This was posted 1 year ago and has 7 notes and Comments · Permalink