Today in the kitchen was all about trying to use up ingredients that have been in the fridge to long, and making quick and healthy meals and snacks.
A note about me and food- I love food and I do my best to eat mostly healthy food (but sometimes my sweet tooth gets the better of me). You will see a lot of low fat, fat free, or lower calorie ingredients- but I promise that they are tasty (at least to me, and usually to my husband). You can alway substitute regular, full fat versions, but I wouldn't share my ideas with you if I didn't think they were super good as is, and I encourage you to try them.
Disclaimer: I don't "test" my recipes. I make them, I eat them. If I like them, you hear about them. Always taste your food as you're cooking, and adjust ingredients to your taste buds preference.
Pink Lemonade Smoothie:
- 1/4 cup meyer lemon juice- meyer lemons are much sweeter than regular ones, substitute at your own risk.
- 1 cup diced fresh watermelon
- 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
- 1/4 cup fat free cottage cheese
- 1 tsp honey (I like to dissolve honey in warm water first so that it doesn't stick to the sides of the blender).
- 1 cup of ice
- optional: 1tbsp fresh mint leaves. Makes it extra crisp and refreshing
Blend it up and enjoy! It's a little tart, a little sweet, and a whole lot of refreshing.
Per my nutrition calculator on the LoseIt app: 147 calories, 0g fat, 7.2g protein
Per my nutrition calculator on the LoseIt app: 147 calories, 0g fat, 7.2g protein
Spicy Smoky Tomato Soup
Makes 4 1 1/2 cup servings.
A little (or a lot) spicy, a little smoky, and tiny hint of sweetness. Yummy, yummy! It would also be amazing with some shredded chicken.
It doesn't get any easier or faster than this:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cup chopped onion (approx 1 medium)
- 5 cloves Black Garlic
- 1.5-2 tbsp chilis in adobo sauce (approx 1-3)
- 2 14.5 oz cans of diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fat free cream cheese
- 2 cups 1% milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
A note about ingredients:
Black Garlic is awesome. I love it. But if you don't have it or can't find it use 3 cloves regular garlic, minced, add it to the pan after the onions, and a minute before finishing sauteing add in 1-2 tbsp brown sugar.
Chilis in Adobo- I like things spicy. If you don't like spice, I suggest starting with 1 chili and adding more from there, to taste. If you don't have these chilis available try some smoked paprika and a little cayenne pepper.
Directions:
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute for 3-5 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Return to pot for several minutes, until it starts to bubble and the soup is good and hot.
Serve with toast, crackers, a salad, you name it! I toasted a piece of nutty bread and then broiled it with a little parmesan.
Nutrition info for one serving of soup: 185 calories, 4.8g fat, 2.6g fiber, 10.5g protein
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