Fish Amandine

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*Serves 4

Per Serving: Calories 209, Protein 26g, Total Fat 8.5g, Carbs 6.5g, Fiber 1g

Ingredients: 

  • 4 (4 ounce) fresh or frozen skinless tilapia, trout or halibut fillets, 1/2- to 1-inch thick

  • ¼ cup buttermilk

  • ½ cup fine dry bread crumbs

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard

  • ¼ cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

  • Crushed red pepper, Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions: 

  • Thaw fish, if frozen. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

  • Grease a shallow baking pan. Rinse fish; pat dry.

  • Pour buttermilk into a shallow dish.

  • In another shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, parsley, dry mustard and salt.

  • Dip fish into buttermilk, then into crumb mixture, turning to coat. Place coated fish in the prepared baking pan.

  • Sprinkle fish with almonds and Parmesan cheese; drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper.

  • Bake 4 to 6 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Lite Tuna Melt Wrap

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*Serves 1

Per Serving: Calories 218, Protein 27g, Total Fat 7.5g, Carbs 19g, Fiber 10g

Ingredients: 

  • 2.5oz chunk light tuna in water (drained)

  • 1/8 cup greek yogurt, non-fat

  • 2 lettuce leaves

  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, reduced-fat

  • 1 La Victoria ow carb tortilla

Instructions: 

  • Mix together all ingredients for creamy tuna.

  • Spread in a broiler-safe baking dish/pan and sprinkle cheese on top.

  • Place under broiler for one to two minutes, just until cheese melts.

  • Lay wrap flat and line with lettuce leaves.

  • Scoop tuna with melted cheese over wrap.

  • Tuck under one end and roll wrap. Cut in half and serve.

Pumpkin Chili

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*Serves 4

Per Serving (1 1/4 cup): Calories 281, Protein 25g, Total Fat 10g, Carbs 20g, Fiber 7g

Ingredients: 

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 small green pepper, chopped

  • 1 small sweet yellow pepper, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1 pound ground turkey

  • 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin

  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

  • 4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

  • CarbEssentials Double Bites Cheddar Cheese*

Instructions: 

  • In a large skillet, saute the onion and green and yellow peppers in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Crumble turkey into skillet. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.

  • Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the pumpkin, tomatoes, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours. If desired, serve with toppings.

Sweet Potato Chili w/ Turkey

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*Serves 6

Per Serving (1.5 cups): Calories 243, Protein 20g, Total Fat 6g, Carbs 27g, Fiber 7g

Ingredients: 

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 can (15 ounces) sweet potato puree or canned pumpkin

  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon curry powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained

Instructions: 

  • In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink and onion is tender, 5-7 minutes, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker.

  • Stir in broth, sweet potato puree, chiles and seasonings. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours. Stir in beans; cook until heated through, about 1 hour. If desired, top with sour cream, cilantro and red onions. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

Italian Turkey Meatballs

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*Serves 6

Per Serving (3 meatballs): Calories 239, Protein 22g, Total Fat 8g, Carbs 23g, Fiber 4g

Ingredients: 

  • 1.5 slices white bread, torn into small pieces

  • 1/4 cup fat-free milk

  • 1 pounds lean ground turkey

  • 1/8 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/8 cup minced fresh parsley

  • 1 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1.5 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

  • Fettuccini Miracle Noodles*

    SAUCE:

    1. 1 medium onions, chopped

    2. 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped

    3. 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree

    4. 1 can (6 ounces ) tomato paste

    5. 2 garlic cloves, minced

    6. 1/2 tablespoon sugar

    7. 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning

    8. 1/4 teaspoon salt

    9. 1/4 teaspoon pepper

    10. 1 bay leave

Instructions: 

  • Preheat broiler. Combine bread and milk in a large bowl; let stand until liquid is absorbed. Add next eight ingredients; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; place on a greased rack of a broiler pan. Broil 5-6 in. from heat until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes.

  • For the sauce, in a 6-qt. slow cooker, mix the next nine ingredients. Add bay leaves and meatballs; gently stir into sauce.

  • Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, 4-5 hours. Discard bay leaves. Serve with pasta; if desired, sprinkle with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese.

  • Freeze option: Omitting additional parsley and Parmesan cheese, freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently and adding a little water if necessary. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley and Parmesan.

Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts

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*Serves 6

Per Serving (2 doughnuts): Calories 150, Protein 12g, Total Fat 8g, Carbs 16g, Fiber 2g

Ingredients: 

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.

  • Combine the FlapJacked mix, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and truvia into a small bowl.

  • In another (medium) bowl, combine milk, egg and pumpkin puree.

  • Use a spoon to dollop batter into a greased doughnut pan(s). Batter should fill doughnut pan to the center, but don't cover the center. (You should have enough batter for 12 doughnuts.)

  • Bake for 12-14 minutes. Allow to cool for just a moment while you mix the truvia and cinnamon and place in a large resealable bag. Shake each doughnut in the sugar, tap off excess.

  • You will not use all of the sugar mixture- but extra helps coat the doughnuts easier. ENJOY!



Rotisserie, BBQ Chicken Slider

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*Serves 1

Per Serving: Calories 315, Protein 27g, Total Fat 5g, Carbs 35g, Fiber 1g

Ingredients: 

  • 2 slider buns, wheat

  • 2oz rotisserie chicken breast

  • 1/4 cup shredded fat free Mozzarella cheese

  • Walden Farms BBQ Sauce*

Instructions: 

  • Place two open buns on oven safe pan.

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  • Combine shredded chicken and Walden Farms BBQ sauce in a bowl.

  • Place half of the chicken on each slider and top with shredded cheese.

  • Close bun and place in oven, heat for 12min.

Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich

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*Serves 1

Per Serving: Calories 350, Protein 46g, Total Fat 8g, Carbs 36g, Fiber 4.5g

Ingredients: 

  • 2 slices whole wheat bread

  • 6 slices ham, fat free

  • 2 slices American cheese, fat free

  • 1 tbsp mustard

Instructions: 

  • Preheat a pan over medium heat.

  • Spread each slice with mustard.

  • Stack with American cheese, and ribbon your meat onto your sandwich.

  • Don't just lay the meat at — it makes for a at sandwich.

  • Spread butter on the outside of the bread before it goes into the pan, which ensures it will be perfectly golden brown.

  • Place in the pan; cover with lid to ensure the cheese melts without over-toasting the exterior, 2 to 3 minutes.

  • Flip, cover again and cook until the cheese is melted and the sandwich is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Enjoy!

Apple Chicken Quesadilla

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*Serves 2

Per Serving: Calories 190, Protein 24g, Total Fat 7g, Carbs 17g, Fiber 10g

Ingredients: 

  • 2 Low carb Tortilla

  • 4oz rotisserie chicken breast

  • 1/2 cup shredded fat free Mozzarella cheese

  • 1/2 apple, thinly sliced

Instructions: 

  • Heat the tortilla until puffy on skillet.

  • Add cheese and then chicken to half the tortilla (chicken on top).

  • Fold the tortilla over like an omelet, and press down on the folded tortilla with the spatula.

  • Lower the heat to medium. Once you see cheese is melted, remove quesadilla to a cutting board.

  • Open it wide and layer on apple slices.

  • Fold tortilla back again and cut into 3 triangles.

Peanut Butter & Kay's Banana Pops

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*Serves 2

Per Serving: Calories 145, Protein 11g, Total Fat 2g, Carbs 25, Fiber 5g

Ingredients: 

  • 1 medium banana, halved

  • 4 tbsp PB2 Peanut Butter*

  • 1 cup Kay’s Cereal*

Instructions: 

  • Skewer banana halves on popsicle sticks.

  • Make PB2 as as instructed on container.

  • Cover with peanut butter and roll in cereal.

  • Serve immediately or freeze on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet until firm, about 2 hours.

Chef Salad Wraps

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*Serves 2

Per Serving: Calories 330, Protein 44g, Total Fat 10g, Carbs 13g

Ingredients: 

  • 2 slice ham

  • 2 slice turkey

  • 2 slice cheddar (low fat, 1oz)

  • 2 slice swiss (low fat, 1oz)

  • 4 tablespoons baby lettuce greens

  • 1/2 bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 slice red onion, thinly sliced

  • 2 teaspoon Walden Farms ranch dressing*

Instructions: 

  • Lay down larger piece of lunch meat on the bottom.

  • Add the two slices of cheese on top of the meat, along with a piece of bacon.

  • Add the thin slices of pepper and onion and top with baby greens.

  • Spoon 1 teaspoon dressing and then carefully roll up into a wrap. Repeat

Quick Chicken Loaded Taco Salad

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*Serves 1

Per Serving: Calories 250, Protein 27g, Total Fat 6.5g, Carbs 20g, Fiber 5.5g

Ingredients: 

  • 2oz Rotisserie chicken breast

  • 1/4 Roma tomato, chopped

  • 1 1/2 cups lettuce

  • 1/2 bag Quest loaded taco chips*

  • 1/8 cup corn, drained

  • 1/4 cup black beans, drained

  • 1 tbsp mexican cheese

  • Walden Farms Thousand Island Dressing *

Instructions: 

  • Combine all ingredients into a bowl, mix and top with Walden Farms Thousand Island Dressing.

Tuna & Egg Salad

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*Serves 1

Per Serving: Calories 310, Protein 47g, Total Fat 11g, Carbs 2.5g, Fiber 0g

Ingredients: 

  • 1/2 tbsp light Mayo

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 5-oz. can Tuna (drained)

  • 1 tbsp sweet Pickles (finely chopped)

  • 1 large Hard boiled eggs (diced)

  • dash of parsley, paprika salt & pepper

Instructions: 

  • Mix light mayo, mustard, parsley, and paprika, until smooth.

  • Add tuna, diced and sweet pickles.

  • Mix everything together and if you notice any large pieces of tuna, break them up.

  • Top with diced egg.

Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup

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*Serves 6

Per Serving: Calories 282, Protein 30g, Total Fat 5g, Carbs 27g, Fiber 3g

Ingredients: 

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 3 medium carrots (thinly sliced)

  • 2 medium ribs of celery, leaves discarded, thinly sliced

  • 1 small onion (diced) 4 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, all visible fat discarded, cut into bite-size pieces.

  • 3 cups water

  • 3 tablespoons fresh Italian (at-leaf) parsley, minced.

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (crumbled)

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

  • 6 ounces dried no-yolk noodles

Instructions: 

  • Heat the oil in the pressure cooker on sauté.

  • Cook the carrots, celery, and onion for 3 minutes, or until the carrots and celery are tender and the onion is soft, stirring frequently.

  • Stir in the broth, chicken, water, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Secure the lid.

  • Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quickly release any remaining pressure.

  • Remove the pressure cooker lid. Set the pressure cooker to sauté.

  • Heat until the soup comes to a simmer.

  • Stir in the noodles. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender, stirring frequently.

Italian Egg White Caprese Avocado Toast

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*Serves 4

Per Serving: Calories 222, Protein 16g, Total Fat 9g, Carbs 22g, Fiber 6.5g

Ingredients: 

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)

  • 1/4 cup basil, finely sliced, plus more garnish if desired

  • 4 slices whole-grain or whole wheat bread (toasted)

  • 8 scrambles egg whites

  • 1 avocado, halved and pitted

  • 1/8 tsp ground Black pepper

  • 1/4 cup fat-free, shredded mozzarella

  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions: 

  • Scramble egg whites and cook on stovetop until fully cooked.

  • Toast each piece of bread.

  • Slice the avocado in half and spoon out avocado from the skin into a bowl. Add the chopped basil and pepper. Mash together with a fork.

  • Divide egg whites and avocado mixture between each toast piece, spreading a layer of each onto each one.

  • Top with tomatoes.

  • Divide shredded mozzarella between each toast and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

  • Garnish with a few basil leaves, if desired. Enjoy!

Vegetable Turkey Soup

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*Serves 6

Per Serving: Calories 224, Protein 26g, Total Fat 2g, Carbs 27g, Fiber 7g

Ingredients: 

  • 1 lb ground skinless turkey breast, broken up

  • 3 large carrots (peeled, sliced)

  • 3 medium zucchini (sliced)

  • 1 small onion (chopped)

  • 1 can no salt added tomato sauce

  • 1 can no salt added cannellini beans (rinsed, drained)

  • 2 medium garlic cloves (minced)

  • 1 Tbsp dried Italian seasoning (crumbled)

  • 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper

  • 4 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions: 

  • Meal Prep: In a 1-gallon resealable plastic freezer bag add all ingredients except the broth.

  • Place the bag at in the freezer and freeze. Thaw the bag overnight in the refrigerator.

  • Pour the contents of the bag into a slow cooker.

  • Pour in the broth, stirring to combine.

  • Cook, covered, on low for 8 hours, or until the turkey is no longer pink.

Turkey Breast Sandwich on a Bun

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*Serves 1

Per Serving: Calories 154, Protein 25g, Total Fat 4g, Carbs 19g, Fiber 12g

Ingredients: 

  • 3oz Turkey Breast lunchmeat

  • 2 slices tomato

  • 1 piece of lettuce

  • 1 Smartbun®*

  • Walden Farms Honey Mustard Mayo *

Instructions: 

  • Spread Walden Farms Honey Mustard Mayo on both sides of Smartbun®, as desired.

  • Layer lettuce, tomato slices, turkey breast and top with bun. Enjoy!