Ridiculously Easy LOWFAT Meals??

[poohbear227]

Inspired by the "ridiculously easy dish that draws raves" thread. That thread had some very yummy looking recipes, but many were not all that compatible to a woman on a diet! I know recipes can be adapted, but many only to an extent.

I would like to hear your recipes for quick and easy HEALTHY meals! Lowfat, low carb, low sugar, low salt, etc... meals that taste great.

Anyone have any to share?

Mine would be Weight Watchers Roasted Butternut Squash Soup (0 points) The hardest part is cubing the squash:

Ingredients:

-4 cup(s) vegetable broth
-12 oz butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes*
-1/2 large Vidalia onion(s), cut into 2-inch cubes
-1/2 small apple(s), peeled and cut into to 2-inch cubes
-1/4 tsp table salt, or to taste
-1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
-1/8 tsp ground nutmeg, or to taste

Instructions:
In a large stock pot, combine broth, squash, onion and apple; cover pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Uncover pot and reduce heat to low; gently simmer until squash is very tender, about 10 minutes.


Puree soup in pot using an immersion blender (or puree in a regular blender in batches, careful not to splatter hot liquid). Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg; serve. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.

 

[scottishduffy]

Dijon Crusted Fish
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon horseradish
4 tilapia fillets (5 ounces each)
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons butter, melted
Method:
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, mustard and horseradish. Place fillets on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly over fillets.
*** In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, butter and remaining Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over fillets. Bake at 425° for 13-18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.*Yield:*4 servings.

One serving: 1 fillet
Calories: 214
Fat: 8 g
Carbohydrate: 7 g
Protein: 29 g
Diabetic Exchange:
4 very lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.



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Texas Flavored Pork Chops

Ingredients:
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 egg
1/4 cup fat-free milk
6 bone-in pork rib chops (7 ounces each, 3/4 inch thick)

Method:
In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, chili powder and seasoned salt. In another shallow bowl, combine the egg and milk. Dip chops in egg mixture, then coat with crumbs.
*** Transfer to a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 160°.*Yield:*6 servings.


Nutritional Analysis: One pork chop equals 299 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 120 mg cholesterol, 448 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 34 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch.

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Pumpkin Curry Soup

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
3 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 (12 fluid ounce) can NESTLE® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk


Directions:
1. MELT butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat.* Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.* Stir in curry powder, salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
2. ADD broth and pumpkin; bring to a boil.* Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes.* Stir in evaporated milk.* Transfer mixture to food processor or blender (in batches, if necessary); cover.* Blend until smooth.* Serve warm.

Serves 6: 165 cals

 

[Mommee]

My all-time favorite: cubed grilled chicken, frozen broccoli, and 2 laughing cow light cheese wedges per serving. Simmer with 1/8 cup of water per serving till everything is melted and heated through. Yum!

 

[poohbear227]

My all-time favorite: cubed grilled chicken, frozen broccoli, and 2 laughing cow light cheese wedges per serving. Simmer with 1/8 cup of water per serving till everything is melted and heated through. Yum!

Wow, I didn't realize LC cheese melts! Thanks for sharing