Meatless Meatballs

    Meatless Meatballs Using garbanzo flour makes a great meatless meatball. Garbanzo flour is high in fiber and when it is cooked in the tomato sauce it is terrific! No one will ever know! 1 Cup garbanzo bean flour1/2 Cup chopped onions1 jalapeno pepper...

Green Beans with Cranberries and Walnuts

  Green Beans with Cranberries and Walnuts This quick side comes together in minutes and is packed with flavor. 16 ounces green beans (frozen)1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil1/4 cup fresh cranberries (chopped )2 Tablespoons walnuts (chopped )1 Tablespoon honey Place...

Chocolate Poached Pears

Chocolate Poached Pears Here is a light fruit dessert that is easy to make and less than 200 calories per serving. Most of the time pears are poached in wine or liqueur. But you can poach them in a light chocolate syrup to give them a light chocolate flavor and warm...

Mashed Cauli-Potatoes

Mashed Cauli Taters Ramp up the nutritional value of mashed potatoes by adding cauliflower. What an interesting twist! 1 pound yukon gold potatoes1 pound cauliflower florets (frozen or fresh)1 teaspoon butter1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup...

Apple-Rice Stuffing

Apple-Rice Stuffing This recipe contains 38% fewer calories, 75% less fat, 66% less sodium, and 66% more fiber than regular stuffing. 3 cups diced apples3 cups onions3 cups celery1 tablespoon butter4 cups stuffing (made without fat, or 1 box of Stove Top brand...

Green Beans and Mushrooms on the Stovetop

Green Beans and Mushrooms on the Stovetop 2 pounds green beans (fresh and trimmed)1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 red onion (sliced thin)1 cup white mushrooms (sliced)1/4 teaspoon dried thymepinch black peppergarlic powder Steam the green beans on a stove top steamer or in...