Recipe Book: Nice ‘n Lite

One Minute Southwestern Omelette

Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons drained and rinsed canned black beans 2 tablespoons diced bell pepper 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon salsa ¼ sliced avocado 1 medium size zip ‘n steam bag microwave cooking bag Directions: Beat eggs and water together. Pour mixture into bag. … [ read more ]

Greek Baked Haddock

Ingredients: 1 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup finely diced onion 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons dry white wine 2 tablespoons capers 2 tablespoons chopped Greek olives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice Salt and pepper 2 haddock … [ read more ]

Pork Tenderloin & Asparagus Stirfry

Ingredients: 1 pound pork tenderloin, sliced thin 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup sherry or chicken stock 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon corn starch 3 tablespoons canola oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fresh minced ginger 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and sliced into 1 to 2 … [ read more ]

Apricot Ginger Salmon

Ingredients: 1/4 cup apricot preserves 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger or 1/4 teaspoon dry ginger 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 salmon fillets Cooking spray Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place apricot preserves, ginger and mustard in a microwave-safe dish. Heat in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. You … [ read more ]

Chipotle Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 2 to 3 large sweet potatoes, washed and dried 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobe sauce, chopped (just depends on spicy you want them) Directions: Cut the sweet potatoes into bite-sized … [ read more ]

Ingredients: Cooking Spray 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour ¼ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon golden flax seed 1 teaspoon brown sugar ½ teaspoon canola oil 2 tablespoons skim milk 2 teaspoons unsweetened applesauce Small handful fresh blueberries Directions: Spray a microwavable coffee mug with cooking spray. Add … [ read more ]

Steak and Veggie Kabobs

Ingredients: 2 to 3 pound sirloin steak, cut into 2 inch pieces 3 to 4 peppers (red, green, yellow) cut into 2 inch pieces 1 red onion, cut into 2 inch pieces 1 1/2 cups your favorite bottled Italian salad dressing, plus extra for basting Skewers Directions: Thread beef cubes … [ read more ]

Teriyaki Salmon

Ingredients: 2 8oz. Salmon Fillets ¼ cup thick Teriyaki sauce (I like Totally Teriyaki brand) 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds Directions: Place fish skin side down in a baking dish. Spoon teriyaki sauce on fish. Bake uncovered in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until … [ read more ]

shrimp

Ingredients: 1-2 tablespoons canola oil 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled & deveined 2 cloves garlic, crushed or finely chopped 3-4 cups stir-fry veggies (broccoli, carrots, pea pods) 1/4 cup cashews 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger dash or two of soy sauce (to taste) dash of sesame oil Sauce: 1 tablespoon cornstarch … [ read more ]