I thought this was pretty tasty. Very Thanksgiving-y.
Stuffed Acorn Squash
2 med acorn squash
3 TB craisins
½ c. sliced celery
1 TB minced onion
¼ tsp dried sage
2 TB frozen orange juice concentrate
3 TB whole wheat couscous,uncooked
1/2 tsp salt
2 TB chopped pecans
½ c. water
Cut squash in half and remove seeds. Place halves in bottom of 5 quart slow cooker. Combine craisins, celery, onion, sage, orange juice, couscous, salt and pecans; spoon into each squash half. Pour water into bottom of slow cooker.
Yield: 4 servings. Per serving= 174 Calories; 3g Fat (13.7% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 38g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 288mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Fat.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Cranberry Meatballs
Great sauce!
Cranberry Meatballs
2 egg whites
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 96/4
1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
½ c. chili sauce
2 tablespoons Splenda
In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, bread crumbs, and onion. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, ketchup, and Splenda; mix well. Pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high 4 hours; until meat is no longer pink.
Yield: 24 meatballs. Per 2 meatballs= 124 Calories; 2g Fat (16.5% calories from fat); 13g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 33mg Cholesterol; 82mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
Cranberry Meatballs
2 egg whites
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 96/4
1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
½ c. chili sauce
2 tablespoons Splenda
In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, bread crumbs, and onion. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, ketchup, and Splenda; mix well. Pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high 4 hours; until meat is no longer pink.
Yield: 24 meatballs. Per 2 meatballs= 124 Calories; 2g Fat (16.5% calories from fat); 13g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 33mg Cholesterol; 82mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
Salsa Dip
This was great! I kept wanting that cheesy flavor in the Rotel and Velveeta Light dip but Velveeta Light just wasn't giving it. Now, combined with the light cream cheese, it's back!
Salsa Dip
8 oz light cream cheese
4 oz Velveeta Light
2 c. salsa
1 TB taco seasoning
Combine all ingredients in 1.5 quart slow cooker. Cook on low 3 hours.
Yield: 6 servings. Per serving= 180 Calories; 11g Fat (49.2% calories from fat); 10g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 32mg Cholesterol; 996mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
Salsa Dip
8 oz light cream cheese
4 oz Velveeta Light
2 c. salsa
1 TB taco seasoning
Combine all ingredients in 1.5 quart slow cooker. Cook on low 3 hours.
Yield: 6 servings. Per serving= 180 Calories; 11g Fat (49.2% calories from fat); 10g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 32mg Cholesterol; 996mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
This is really good! Your family will beg for this veggie dish!
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
Cooking spray
4 (15 oz) cans green beans, drained
10 ¾ oz can cheddar cheese soup
1 TB dried onion flakes
1 slice bacon, cooked and diced
Spray 3 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour green beans into prepared slow cooker. Top with cheese soup; sprinkle with onion flakes and bacon. Cook on high 2-3 hours.
Yield: 7 servings. Per serving= 98 Calories; 3g Fat (25.0% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 3mg Cholesterol; 989mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fat.
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
Cooking spray
4 (15 oz) cans green beans, drained
10 ¾ oz can cheddar cheese soup
1 TB dried onion flakes
1 slice bacon, cooked and diced
Spray 3 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour green beans into prepared slow cooker. Top with cheese soup; sprinkle with onion flakes and bacon. Cook on high 2-3 hours.
Yield: 7 servings. Per serving= 98 Calories; 3g Fat (25.0% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 3mg Cholesterol; 989mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fat.
Fruited Wild Rice
I thought this was tasty!
Fruited Wild Rice
Cooking spray
6 oz pkg Uncle Ben’s long grain and wild rice
1 ½ c. water
5 oz Granny Smith apple, chopped
1 TB frozen orange juice concentrate
2 TB chopped onions
Spray 2 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Combine rice, water, apple , orange juice and onions in prepared slow cooker. Cook on high 2- 2 ½ hours. Yield: 5 servings. Per serving (about 2/3 cup)= 154 Calories; 2g Fat (13.4% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 378mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 1 Fat.
Fruited Wild Rice
Cooking spray
6 oz pkg Uncle Ben’s long grain and wild rice
1 ½ c. water
5 oz Granny Smith apple, chopped
1 TB frozen orange juice concentrate
2 TB chopped onions
Spray 2 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Combine rice, water, apple , orange juice and onions in prepared slow cooker. Cook on high 2- 2 ½ hours. Yield: 5 servings. Per serving (about 2/3 cup)= 154 Calories; 2g Fat (13.4% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 378mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 1 Fat.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Sausage Bites
I think these will be the first to be devoured at your next party!
Sausage Bites
28 ounces turkey smoked sausage
20 ounces pineapple chunks in juice
1/3 cup sugar free apricot preserves
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
dash allspice
Cut sausage into one ounce pieces. Combine all ingredients in 3 quart slow cooker. Cook on high 2 hours.
Yield: 14 servings. Per serving (2 oz each)= 114 Calories; 3g Fat (21.2% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 25mg Cholesterol; 535mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
Sausage Bites
28 ounces turkey smoked sausage
20 ounces pineapple chunks in juice
1/3 cup sugar free apricot preserves
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
dash allspice
Cut sausage into one ounce pieces. Combine all ingredients in 3 quart slow cooker. Cook on high 2 hours.
Yield: 14 servings. Per serving (2 oz each)= 114 Calories; 3g Fat (21.2% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 25mg Cholesterol; 535mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
Ranch & Bacon Hashbrowns
These were really good!
Ranch & Bacon Hashbrowns
26 oz frozen shredded potatoes
3 oz light cream cheese
1 pkg ranch dressing powder
2 slices bacon, cooked, drained & chopped
Spray 3 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour half the hashbrown potatoes in slow cooker; sprinkle with half the ranch dressing powder and top with cream cheese. Add remaining potatoes; top with remaining ranch powder. Sprinkle chopped bacon over top. Cook on high 2 to 3 hours or on low 5-6 hours.
Yield: 5 servings. Per serving= 191 Calories; 5g Fat (24.2% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 31g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 12mg Cholesterol; 596mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
Ranch & Bacon Hashbrowns
26 oz frozen shredded potatoes
3 oz light cream cheese
1 pkg ranch dressing powder
2 slices bacon, cooked, drained & chopped
Spray 3 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour half the hashbrown potatoes in slow cooker; sprinkle with half the ranch dressing powder and top with cream cheese. Add remaining potatoes; top with remaining ranch powder. Sprinkle chopped bacon over top. Cook on high 2 to 3 hours or on low 5-6 hours.
Yield: 5 servings. Per serving= 191 Calories; 5g Fat (24.2% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 31g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 12mg Cholesterol; 596mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Bean Dip
Just trying a few more recipes to finish out my new crock pot cookbook...
This is a nice addition to any party.
Bean Dip
15 oz fat free refried beans
1 c. thick and chunky salsa
3 oz light cream cheese
½ c. reduced fat shredded cheese
1 TB chili powder
1 tsp cumin
Spray 2 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in crock and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
Yield: 8 servings. Per serving= 98 Calories; 4g Fat (32.4% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 11mg Cholesterol; 465mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
This is a nice addition to any party.
Bean Dip
15 oz fat free refried beans
1 c. thick and chunky salsa
3 oz light cream cheese
½ c. reduced fat shredded cheese
1 TB chili powder
1 tsp cumin
Spray 2 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in crock and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
Yield: 8 servings. Per serving= 98 Calories; 4g Fat (32.4% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 11mg Cholesterol; 465mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
Orange Sauce Chicken
I loved this sauce!
ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN
6 oz orange juice, frozen concentrate--thawed
1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 dash ground nutmeg
1 dash garlic powder
Dash white pepper
½ tsp onion powder
Place frozen chicken in 2 quart slow cooker. Combine orange juice, nutmeg, garlic powder, pepper and onion powder—pour over chicken. Cook on high 2-4 hours or on low 5-7 hours.
Yield: 4 servings. Per serving= 203 Calories; 9g Fat (37.9% calories from fat); 29g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 122mg Cholesterol; 244mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Fruit; 0 Fat.
ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN
6 oz orange juice, frozen concentrate--thawed
1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 dash ground nutmeg
1 dash garlic powder
Dash white pepper
½ tsp onion powder
Place frozen chicken in 2 quart slow cooker. Combine orange juice, nutmeg, garlic powder, pepper and onion powder—pour over chicken. Cook on high 2-4 hours or on low 5-7 hours.
Yield: 4 servings. Per serving= 203 Calories; 9g Fat (37.9% calories from fat); 29g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 122mg Cholesterol; 244mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Fruit; 0 Fat.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Peachy chicken
Well, you know I love chicken thighs and this recipe is no exception!
Peachy Chicken
1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/3 cup sugar free peach preserves
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
3 Tbls soy sauce
Place chicken in 2 quart slow cooker. Combine other ingredients and pour over chicken. Cook 3-4 hours on high, 6-8 hours on low.
4 servings. Per serving= 219 Calories; 10g Fat (34.6% calories from fat); 30g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 122mg Cholesterol; 1185mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
Peachy Chicken
1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/3 cup sugar free peach preserves
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
3 Tbls soy sauce
Place chicken in 2 quart slow cooker. Combine other ingredients and pour over chicken. Cook 3-4 hours on high, 6-8 hours on low.
4 servings. Per serving= 219 Calories; 10g Fat (34.6% calories from fat); 30g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 122mg Cholesterol; 1185mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Quick Seasoned Potatoes
Quick and easy side dish!
Quick Seasoned Potatoes
Cooking spray
1 ½ pounds red potatoes
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
spray butter
1 1/2 tsp Lawry's Seasoned Salt - divided
Spray 8 X 8 glass pan with cooking spray. Thinly slice potatoes. Layer potatoes in prepared pan. Spray with spray butter. Sprinkle with seasoned salt, pepper and onion powder. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 12 minutes.
Yield: 4 servings. Per serving= 139 Calories; trace Fat (1.3% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 31g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 523mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
Quick Seasoned Potatoes
Cooking spray
1 ½ pounds red potatoes
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
spray butter
1 1/2 tsp Lawry's Seasoned Salt - divided
Spray 8 X 8 glass pan with cooking spray. Thinly slice potatoes. Layer potatoes in prepared pan. Spray with spray butter. Sprinkle with seasoned salt, pepper and onion powder. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 12 minutes.
Yield: 4 servings. Per serving= 139 Calories; trace Fat (1.3% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 31g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 523mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Peach Cobbler Oatmeal
Now THIS is an oatmeal I can support! I don't like mine so mushy so I only cooked it 2 hours and it has just a bit of a soft crunch. yes, soft crunch. ;) If you like mushy, cook yours 3 hours.
Peach Cobbler Oatmeal
1 cup steel cut oats
2 cups water
15 oz peach slices, in water, undrained
2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 c. Splenda
Cooking spray
Combine all ingredients in 2 quart slow cooker, sprayed with cooking spray. Cook on high 2- 3 hours or low 4-5 hours. Stir once or twice.
Yield: 4 servings. Per serving= 226 Calories; 3g Fat (12.8% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 44g Carbohydrate; 7g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 2mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Fat.
Peach Cobbler Oatmeal
1 cup steel cut oats
2 cups water
15 oz peach slices, in water, undrained
2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 c. Splenda
Cooking spray
Combine all ingredients in 2 quart slow cooker, sprayed with cooking spray. Cook on high 2- 3 hours or low 4-5 hours. Stir once or twice.
Yield: 4 servings. Per serving= 226 Calories; 3g Fat (12.8% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 44g Carbohydrate; 7g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 2mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Fat.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Barbecued steak
This sauce is ok. Bottled barbecue sauce is actually better... the meat turned out very tender though and had very little fat.
Barbecued steak
1 ½ lb flat iron steak
1 clove garlic
2 TB red wine vinegar
1 TB brown sugar
1 tsp paprika
2 TB Worcestershire sauce
½ c. ketchup
1 tsp salt
1 tsp prepared mustard
¼ tsp pepper
Place meat in 3 quart slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients. Pour over meat. Cover and cook on low 5 hours or high 3 hours.
Yield: 5servings. Per serving= 287 Calories; 17g Fat (54.0% calories from fat); 23g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 68mg Cholesterol; 837mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
Barbecued steak
1 ½ lb flat iron steak
1 clove garlic
2 TB red wine vinegar
1 TB brown sugar
1 tsp paprika
2 TB Worcestershire sauce
½ c. ketchup
1 tsp salt
1 tsp prepared mustard
¼ tsp pepper
Place meat in 3 quart slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients. Pour over meat. Cover and cook on low 5 hours or high 3 hours.
Yield: 5servings. Per serving= 287 Calories; 17g Fat (54.0% calories from fat); 23g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 68mg Cholesterol; 837mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
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