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Lamb Tagine with Tomatoes and Caramelized Sweet Onions

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:24:04 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 489; Total Fat 21g; Carbohydrates 24g This impressive dish is largely hands-off: You simply combine the lamb, Moroccan spices, and water, and simmer until the meat is fragrantly tender.

Roasted Shrimp and Mushrooms with Ginger and Green Onions

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:01:12 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 335; Total Fat 30g; Carbohydrates 7g In this easy twist on a Chinese classic, shrimp and mushrooms are slathered with a fragrant paste of scallions, garlic, and ginger and then oven-roasted rather than stir-fried. Ginger and garlic are powerful (and delicious) ways to reduce inflammation and protect your heart. Serve with brown rice or buckwheat noodles for a quick weeknight supper

Cumin-Scented Stir-Fried Beef with Celery

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:00:22 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 410; Total Fat 22g; Carbohydrates 8g Cumin seeds not only provide a burst of flavor in this quick dish, they also protect the body by removing harmful compounds known as free radicals. Ginger has been shown to provide relief from common gastrointestinal problems and has even been linked to reduced arthritis pain. For dessert: low-fat Lemongrass Sorbet with Mango .

Mustard-Crusted Tofu with Kale and Sweet Potato

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:00:36 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 418; Total Fat 24g; Carbohydrates 31g Brilliant greens, deep-orange yams, and crispy browned tofu with a delectable mustard-seed crust all add up to one gorgeous meal.

Turkey Sausage Patties

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:00:14 +0000

Turkey Sausage Patties

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:00:14 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 173; Total Fat 8g; Carbohydrates 8g These moist herbed sausage patties are rich in protein and an excellent source of selenium, an essential trace mineral needed for healthy immune function. Pair with sweet and spicy Cardamom Apple Sauce —it’s chock-full of vitamin C, which also helps keep your immune system going strong. Go to the healthy recipe on epicurious.com Nutritional Information Amounts per serving plus the % Daily Value (DV) based on a 2,000 calorie diet: 173 Calories (9%) 8g Total fat (13%) 2g Saturated Fat (12%) 120mg Cholesterol (40%) 536mg Sodium (22%) 8g Carbohydrate (3%) 2g Fiber (7%) 17g Protein (34%) See the full nutritional analysis from NutritionData.com More Healthy Recipes

Spicy White Bean and Chicken Chili

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:15 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 494; Total Fat 6g; Carbohydrates 53g Here’s a stick-to-your-ribs meal that’s healthy, high in protein and fiber, and low in fat and calories. To save prep time, use canned beans instead of soaking dried beans overnight. This recipe calls for cooking boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but it’s also a great way to use up leftovers

Stir-Fried Sesame Beef

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:00:57 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 464; Total Fat 31g; Carbohydrates 20g No need for sodium-laden takeout: Satisfy your Chinese food cravings with this healthy and easy-to-prepare stir-fry. The crunchy vegetables, including onions, peppers, and celery, contain fiber as well as phytonutrients, disease-fighting compounds found only in plants. Red peppers are especially high in lycopene, which has been found to reduce the risk of certain cancers.

Pasta with Butternut Squash and Lima Beans

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:00:56 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 344; Total Fat 7g; Carbohydrates 60g This quick and easy dish is as colorful as it is nutritious.

Grilled Spice Rubbed Flank Steak

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:14 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 178; Total Fat 9g; Carbohydrates 1g Reward yourself at the end of the week with an indulgent-seeming but healthy meal. Well-trimmed flank steak is an excellent source of protein and relatively low in saturated fat. Have some low-calorie Apple Oatmeal Crumble for dessert

Curried Fish Fillets with Yogurt Sauce

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:22 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 244; Total Fat 4g; Carbohydrates 19g Breaded fish fillets don’t have to be fried and fatty. This quick and easy baked version uses wheat germ instead of bread crumbs, which adds flavor and fiber. Pair with oven-roasted fries , and you’ll get all the fun of fish and chips without the excess calories, fat, and sodium.

Roast Pork Loin with Garlic and Rosemary

admin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:01:33 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 184; Total Fat 9g; Carbohydrates 1g Looking for an alternative to pork chops? Well-trimmed pork loin is low in calories and fat

Roast Pork Loin with Garlic and Rosemary

admin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:01:33 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 184; Total Fat 9g; Carbohydrates 1g Looking for an alternative to pork chops?

Turkey Meatloaf

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:01:18 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 240; Total Fat 10g; Carbohydrates 16g This is really a meat-and-mushroom loaf, with crimini mushrooms and ground turkey in almost equal quantities. The mushrooms add flavor and keep this low-fat meatloaf moist

Turkey Meatloaf

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:01:18 +0000

Orzo with Feta, Tomatoes, and Dill

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:18 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 272; Total Fat 15g; Carbohydrates 25g This vibrant, tasty side dish (which can also be served as a main) boasts significant protein—18 percent of your daily needs in just one serving. You’ll up the protein ante even further if you serve it alongside grilled chicken or stir in some tofu chunks. Dill not only brightens up the plate but also provides iron, which is needed for healthy red blood cell function

Pineapple-Glazed Pork with Chiles and Lime

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:00:27 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 365; Total Fat 4g; Carbohydrates 47g A deeply caramelized glaze makes this low-fat dish taste (and look) wonderfully decadent. Jalape

Seared Mahi-Mahi with Green Gazpacho Sauce

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:00:31 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 361; Total Fat 20g; Carbohydrates 5g A quick spin in the food processor turns fresh cucumbers, onions, cilantro, and chiles into a vibrant and antioxidant-rich sauce for seasoned mahi-mahi steaks. Garnished with sunny cherry tomatoes (another great source of cancer-fighting compounds ), this dish is as gorgeous as it is delicious. Go to the healthy recipe on epicurious.com Photograph By: Lisa Hubbard Nutritional Information Amounts per serving plus the % Daily Value (DV) based on a 2,000 calorie diet: 361 Calories (18%) 20g Total fat (31%) 3g Saturated Fat (15%) 151mg Cholesterol (50%) 188mg Sodium (8%) 5g Carbohydrate (2%) 1g Fiber (5%) 39g Protein (78%) See the full nutritional analysis from NutritionData.com More Healthy Recipes

Seared Mahi-Mahi with Green Gazpacho Sauce

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:00:31 +0000

Balsamic Roasted Vegetables

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:00:17 +0000

Balsamic Roasted Vegetables

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:00:17 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 239; Total Fat 19g; Carbohydrates 18g This dish gives new meaning to the term “eye candy.” The bold and vibrant rainbow from roasted peppers, eggplant, and zucchini brightens up your plate, and digging in will help protect your vision as well. Pigments found in this dish, known as carotenoids, have been found to prevent a range of conditions including the eye disease macular degeneration. Have watermelon cubes for dessert to really protect those peepers

Chicken Curry in a Hurry

admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:00:16 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 390; Total Fat 18g; Carbohydrates 21g Indian cuisine can be labor- and ingredient-intensive, but this full-flavored curry is on the table in under an hour (and only 30 minutes of that is active time). Dishes containing a lot of onions, such as this one, have been shown to help lower blood-sugar levels. Onions are a great source of chromium, a mineral that helps your body metabolize sugars

Grilled Shiitakes with Ginger and Scallions

admin — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:01:02 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 185; Total Fat 9g; Carbohydrates 27g Serve these hearty grilled mushrooms as a side dish with grilled flank steak or as a vegetarian entr

Grilled Lemons, Baby Artichokes and Eggplant

admin — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:01:04 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 152; Total Fat 5g; Carbohydrates 27g Here’s an easy, low-calorie side dish to grill alongside chicken, fish, or a vegetarian main like tempeh. Artichokes and eggplant are both high in fiber, which may help lower cholesterol levels

Pasta a la Checca

admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:01:22 +0000

brought to you by epicurious.com and NutritionData.com Calories 357; Total Fat 15g; Carbohydrates 48g Here’s a wonderfully fresh and heart-healthy summer dinner that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Tomatoes, garlic, and arugula are lightly cooked by tossing them with hot pasta and a bit of extra-virgin olive oil and letting the mixture rest in the pot for two minutes (just enough time to open a bottle of wine). The delicious result is low in saturated fat and cholesterol while high in antioxidant vitamins A and C (from the tomatoes) and heart-healthy nutrients K, niacin, and folate. Serve with crusty bread, and scoop out some store-bought frozen yogurt for dessert.