Grilled Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa

Grilled Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa

Ingredients:

1/4 cup and 3 Tbsp lime juice, separated

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for garnish as desired

1 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 large mango, peeled & diced

1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced

1 med. tomato, chopped

1 red onion, chopped

8 corn tortillas, 6”

Directions:

1.  Combine ¼ cup lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper in a large zip-lock bag and add chicken. Marinate chicken in refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.

2.  For salsa, combine the mango, avocado, tomato, onion and 3 Tbsp. lime juice in a bowl. Toss gently and set aside.

3.  Grill chicken on medium-high heat about 5-7 min. per side. Let chicken rest for 5 min. and then slice into strips.

4.   Arrange chicken in tortillas and top with mango salsa and extra cilantro as desired.

Nutrition Information per taco:

Yields: 8 servings

Calories: 154

Fat: 5 gm

Carbs: 13 gm

Protein: 15 gm

Chickpea Salad Recipe

Ingredients : 

1 small shallot

3/4 cup non-fat cottage cheese

1/4 cup low-fat mayo.

1/4 cup non-fat buttermilk

1/4 cup skim milk

 1 Tbsp fresh dill

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

17 oz can chickpeas

3 cups cucumber

1/4 cup crumbled low-fat Feta cheese

1/4 cup red onion

1/2 cup creamy dill ranch dressing (recipe below)

Freshly ground pepper

Directions:

Prepare Dressing -

1) Add shallot to a food processor, finely chopped.

2) Add cottage cheese, mayonnaise, buttermilk and blending until smooth.

3)  Pour milk in while the processor is running; scrape down the sides.

4) Add dill, salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare Salad -

5) Combine chickpeas, cucumber, cheese and onion in a medium bowl.

6) Add dressing and pepper. Toss to coat. You can keep extra dressing refrigerated for up to one week.

Nutritional Information per 1/2 cup serving

Yield : 12 servings

Total Calories - 40

Total Carbs - 6 gm

Total Protein - 2 gm

Total Fat - 1 gm

Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce Recipe

Ingredients: 

8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets

4 tsp all-purpose flour

1 cup 1% milk, divided

1/2 cup shredded cheese

1 Tbsp snipped fresh chives or chopped fresh parsley

Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1- Place cauliflower florets in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam until tender, 8-10 minutes.

2- Whisk flour with 2 Tbsp milk until smooth. Heat the remaining milk in a sauce pan over medium heat until steaming . Add flour mixture and cook while whisking, until the sauce bubbles and thickens, 2-3 minutes. Remove From heat; stir in cheese, chives or parsley and salt & pepper.

3- Spoon over cauliflower and serve.

Nutritional Information per 1/2 cup serving:

Yield: 12 servings

Calories - 46

Fat - 2 gm

Carbs - 4.8 gm

Protein - 3.3 gm

Peanut Butter Shake Recipe

Peanut Butter Shake

Ingredients:

1 cup non-fat milk

2 Tbsp smooth peanut butter

1 cup lite-chocolate frozen yogurt

2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

1-2 cups ice cubes

Directions:

1) Add all ingredients to a blender.

2) Blend on highest speed until smooth; scrape sides
    of blender and blend for 5 more seconds.

3) pour into 3 glasses.

Nutrition Information per 6oz serving:

Yield: 3 servings

Total Calories - 163

Total Carbs - 19 gm

Total Protein - 8 gm

Total Fats - 7.5 gm

Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients:

1tsp. olive oil

2 cups finely chopped onoin

3 garlic cloves, minced fine

1 medium carrot, chopped fine

1 celery stalk, chopped fine

1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/3 cup finely chopped parsley

1/4 cup ketchup

1 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs

1/3 cup skim milk

1 whole large egg, lightly beaten

1 large egg white, lightly beaten

1 1/4 lbs ground turkey

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp paprika

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 F degrees.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
3. Add onion and garlic and saute until onion is softened.
4. Add carrot and celery. Cook for 3 minutes or until softened.
5. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, parsley and ketchup; set aside.
6. Stir together bread crumbs and milk in a large bowl. Stir in egg and egg white,  and add prepared vegetables and stir to combine.
7. Add turkey, salt, pepper, and paprika; mix well w/ hands.
8. Lightly coat a 9” x 5” inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Form turkey into a loaf and place in loaf pan; brush meatloaf w/ the remaining ketchup.
9. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until cooked through.
10. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. (10 servings)

Nutrition Analysis per 4-oz. serving:

Calories - 118

Fat - 2 gm

Carbs - 10 gm

Protein - 16 gm