Craving corn chowder? Try this recipe, featuring even more vegetables, and much less fat!
Creamy Vegetable Chowder
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Smart Balance butter
- 1 Large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 Large carrot, chopped
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 3 tablespoons poblano pepper, minced (optional)
- 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and diced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups frozen or canned sweet corn
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 cups skim milk
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- black pepper and salt to taste
- shredded low-fat cheddar cheese for topping, optional
Note
Love corn chowder? This is a great recipe that includes even more nutritious vegetables, and much less fat, without sacrificing the taste!
Directions
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Step 1
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| In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add butter, onion, and garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes. |
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Step 2
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| Add remaining vegetables (expect for corn) and broth to pot, and cook about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender. |
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Step 3
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| In a medium-sized bowl, whisk flour and milk. Pour into soup pot with vegetables and broth. |
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Step 4
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| Add corn, thyme, black pepper and salt. Let simmer 20-30 minutes. |
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Step 5
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| Serve with shredded cheese if desired. |
These kale chips are super easy and and a much healthier choice than classic potato chips!
Crispy Crunchy Kale Chips
These kale chips are a great healthy and quick snack!
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch kale (~16 cups), with stems removed and leaves torn
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
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Step 1
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| Place oven racks in upper third. Preheat oven to 400F. |
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Step 2
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| Dry kale as thoroughly as possible using a paper towel. Add to a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil and salt. Mix well, massaging oil into kale to make sure it is all covered. Spread kale on baking sheet, making sure it is not overlapping. |
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Step 3
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| Bake until crisp, about 8-12 minutes, rotating pans once during. |
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Try this Super Easy Salmon Salad recipe for a healthy helping of omega 3’s! Great served with lettuce, whole grain crackers, or whole-grain pita bread!
Super Easy Salmon Salad
Ingredients
- 2 (15oz) cans salmon, drained
- 1 tablespoon plain, non-fat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
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Step 1
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| Add salmon to a large bowl, and fork to gently seperate. Add all other ingredients and mix well. |
With so many football games, family and friend gatherings, and what seems like so little time to prepare a hearty and healthy meal, the crock pot can become your best friend. Throw ingredients into a pot, turn it on, go about your busy day, and when your back- dinner is served!
Crock Pot-BBQ Pulled Chicken
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Serves
| 8 |
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Prep time
| 25 minutes |
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Cook time
| 5 hours, 30 minutes |
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Total time
| 5 hours, 55 minutes |
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Meal type
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Main Dish
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Misc
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Freezable, Serve Hot
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Ingredients
- 1- 8oz can reduced sodium tomato sauce
- 1- 4oz can chopped green chiles, drained
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon paprika, sweet or smoked
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs with fat removed
- 1 Small onion, chopped finely
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Note
This is a great dish to serve for football games, gatherings, and times when you just want a hearty meal! A twist on the classic pulled pork- this BBQ pulled chicken makes a great sandwich served on a whole wheat bun with fat free sour cream and red onions!
Directions
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Step 1
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Stir tomato sauce, chiles, vinegar, honey, paprika, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, ground chipotle and salt in a 6-quart slow cooker until smooth. Add chicken, onion and garlic; stir to combine.
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Step 2
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| Put lid on and cook on low until the chicken can be pulled apart. About 5 hours. |
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Step 3
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| Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred with a fork. Return chicken to pot with sauce, stir, and serve. |
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