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January 21, 2017

Ground Turkey and Cabbage with Spicy Peanut Sauce

This recipe has been migrated to my everyday blog, Runs for Cookies. Here is a direct link to the recipe: Ground Turkey and Cabbage with Spicy Peanut Sauce.

I've been kind of obsessed with bagged coleslaw mix lately (it's just shredded cabbage and carrots). It started when I tried making "Egg roll in a bowl". That turned out really good, but had way too much soy sauce, so it was very salty; but, I liked the texture, and cabbage is my favorite vegetable. So, I started playing with it and adding it to other things as well. Surprisingly, my whole family loves it, too!

Yesterday, I made the filling for P.F. Chang's lettuce wraps and then instead of eating it in lettuce wraps, I added a whole bag of the coleslaw mix and we ate it out of bowls. Everyone kept exclaiming how good it was, even my kids!

November 24, 2016

Spicy Taco Gnocchi Skillet

This has become one of my very favorite recipes! I thought the gnocchi sounded so odd with taco seasoning, but I'm glad I tried it. This is a modified version of a recipe by Emily Bites. The portion size on this looks tiny (a scant cup!) but it is surprisingly very filling. I'm always satisfied after eating it.

Spicy Taco Gnocchi Skillet

One recipe of taco seasoning:

1 Tbsp. chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 Tbsp. butter
1 package (16 oz) of gnocchi
1 pound of lean ground turkey (93/7)
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
10 oz can of Rotel tomatoes (or salsa)
1 cup beef broth
1 cup frozen corn
1/4 cup full-fat sour cream
4 oz. full-fat cheddar cheese

Prepare taco seasoning by mixing all ingredients in a small dish. Set aside.

Heat skillet over medium high heat and melt butter in skillet. Add the gnocchi, and cook for a couple of minutes until gnocchi starts to brown a little. Set gnocchi aside in a bowl.

Add the onions to the skillet, and cook for a couple of minutes until they soften. Add the ground turkey to the skillet, and break it up as it browns. Add the seasoning mix, salsa, broth, and corn, as well as the reserved gnocchi. Bring just to a boil, and then reduce the heat. Cover with a lid and let it simmer for a few minutes.

Add the sour cream and cheese, and stir. Portion into six bowls (about 1 cup each).

April 4, 2013

Banana Pecan Pancakes

I was looking for a lower-calorie pancake recipe, and tried Hungry Girl's banana pancakes from her 200 under 200 cookbook. They were good, but I made a couple of changes the next time, and they were perfect!

Banana Pecan Pancakes

1/2 medium banana, mashed (chop the other half for topping, like in the picture)
46 grams of liquid egg whites (about 3 Tbsp.)
1 Tbsp. skim milk
dash of vanilla extract
1 packet of stevia (or 1 tsp. sugar, or whatever sweetener you like)
1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour (you can use whole wheat, like in the original recipe, but the whole wheat pastry flour made them fluffier)
1/4 tsp. baking powder
dash of cinnamon
12 grams (about 1 Tbsp.) chopped pecans

Heat a skillet over medium heat. In a bowl, combine the mashed banana, egg whites, milk, vanilla extract, and sweetener. Add the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon and stir until combined.

Spray the skillet with cooking spray, and then sprinkle the chopped pecans in four separate little sections. Pour the batter over the pecans, making four small pancakes. When the top starts to bubble after a minute or two, flip them over and cook for another minute or so.

I top mine with sugar-free syrup and half a banana, chopped. (Nutrition info is for the whole recipe, not including the syrup or chopped banana on top)

November 23, 2012

Chicken 'n' Noodles

I was really in the mood for some creamy comfort food, and since I already had cooked and shredded chicken in the fridge, I just threw this meal together last-minute. Jerry and I both loved it! If the chicken is already cooked, the whole meal comes together very quickly.

I'm sorry, but this recipe has been migrated to my everyday blog, Runs for Cookies. This link is a direct link to that recipe. Thanks! --Katie

February 14, 2012

Whole Grain Blueberry Pancakes

There are tons of whole grain pancake recipes floating around, but I could never really find one that was good enough to be a "go-to" recipe that I absolutely loved. So I created my own "real food" recipe, and they were so delicious that I had to write it down to become my go-to recipe for pancakes.

I've written this recipe for one serving, since I usually cook breakfast for just myself. But it would be easy to multiply the recipe.

Whole Grain Blueberry Pancakes

1/3 c. whole-wheat pastry flour
1 Tbsp. wheat germ
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. honey
1 egg white
1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. frozen (or fresh) blueberries

Combine the flour, wheat germ, and baking powder in a small bowl. Add the honey, egg white, and milk, and stir until combined. Fold in the blueberries. Pour batter into three pancakes, and cook over medium to medium-high heat in a skillet (with a little butter or oil to prevent sticking). Top with a touch of butter and pure maple syrup.

August 19, 2011

Chick Pea Curry

This is a recipe I found on Sparkpeople. I only made a couple of changes to it. The original recipe can be found on Sparkpeople here.

Chick Pea Curry
1 can chick peas, drained and rinsed
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cumin
5 cloves of garlic, minced
5 tsp. of curry powder
1 can of diced tomatoes
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. oregano
salt & pepper to taste
2/3 cup of water

In a pan sprayed with cooking spray, cook onion until soft. Add garlic, ginger, and curry powder, and stir for a minute. Add water, tomatoes, chick peas, cumin, cinnamon, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover pan and simmer 5-10 minutes. If you want it thicker, then remove the lid while simmering. Serve over rice or quinoa.

August 18, 2011

Kielbasa & Corn Hash

I found this unusual recipe on allrecipes.com and gave it a try. It's fantastic!! This is a great way to use up veggies.

Kielbasa & Corn Hash

20 oz. potatoes, peeled and diced
14 oz. package smoked turkey sausage (about 90 calories/serving)
1 cup of pepper and onion stir-fry blend (frozen)
1 can corn, drained
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
salt & pepper, to taste
4 eggs, cooked over-easy, to top the hash with

In a large skillet sprayed with cooking spray, cook potatoes and kielbasa until potatoes are nearly tender, about 10 minutes (add a little water if they start to stick). Add the frozen pepper mix and corn. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes more. Portion out hash and top with an egg.

August 17, 2011

Salisbury Steak

This is a super easy, and fast version of salisbury steak.

Salisbury Steak

1 lb. lean ground turkey
1 can 98% fat free cream of mushroom soup
1 6 oz. jar of mushrooms
1 onion, chopped very fine
1 egg
1/3 cup bread crumbs

In a medium bowl, combine meat, egg, onion, bread crumbs and 1/4 CUP of the soup. Form into 4 oval patties. Heat skillet over med-high, and cook the patties a few minutes on each side to brown. Drain any fat that may be in the skillet, and remove the patties to a plate. Put the rest of the cream of mushroom in the pan, along with the mushrooms (drained) and 1/4 cup of water (or 1/4 cup of the mushroom juice). Stir together, and then put the patties back into the pan. Cover and cook over medium heat until cooked through.
4 servings.

AMAZING Garlic Green Beans

These are anything-BUT low-calorie, but they're sooo delicious! I figured, what better way to spend my calories than tasty vegetables? Next time I make them, I'm going to try cutting the butter and oil in half, but somehow I don't think it'll be the same. :) Even my husband, who is a complete "meat & potatoes" guy told me to make these way more often.

Garlic Green Beans

1 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 head garlic
2 cans green beans, drained
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and butter. Peel each clove of garlic (it takes some work, but trust me, it's worth it!) then slice into very thin slices. Add the garlic to the oil and saute until the garlic is BARELY brown (you don't want to burn it, so keep the heat at medium/medium low). Add the green beans and stir to coat the beans with the oil/butter. Cook until the beans are heated through, just a couple minutes. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. parmesan cheese over each serving.

Sweet & Sour Chicken

This is my very healthy sweet and sour chicken recipe. You could also make this with pork.

2 tsp. olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
About 20-30 baby carrots (sliced), or a few large carrots
1 large onion
1 large green bell pepper
1 clove garlic or 1 tsp. jarred minced garlic
1 tsp. minced ginger (fresh or jarred, I always use jarred because that's what I keep on hand)
1 can (about 15 oz) pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve juice)
2 Tbsp. rice vinegar (you could use white vinegar if you don't have the rice vinegar)
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp. cold water
2 Tbsp. corn starch
Cooked rice, for serving <---I always start cooking this first, and then right when it's done cooking, I'm finished with the chicken

Heat a large skillet over medium to medium high heat, and and add oil. Slice the carrot and add it to the skillet. Chop the onion and green pepper and add that (if you like your green pepper crispier, then add it later--but I like mine to be pretty soft).

While those are cooking, chop the chicken into bite-size pieces and add them to the skillet. Add the garlic and ginger. Cook until the chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add enough water to the pineapple juice to make 1 cup of liquid, and add that to the skillet. Bring to a boil, and then add the soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar. Add the pineapple tidbits. Stir well to comine. Put the 2 Tbsp. water in a small bowl and stir in the corn starch until it's dissolved. Then add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet, stirring well. The sauce will get very thick. Serve over rice.

Quinoa with Spinach and Feta

Quinoa tastes great, it's very versatile, and it's healthier for you than brown rice (although it's a similar texture and taste). You can substitute quinoa for brown rice in pretty much any recipe. And likewise, you could also make this with brown rice. This recipe is definitely for garlic lovers like me! (This recipe that I created was featured many times on Sparkpeople too!)

1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked
4 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
3-4 cloves garlic, sliced very thin
1-2 cups spinach, cut into strips
2 ounces reduced fat feta cheese, crumbled

In a small saucepan, add the quinoa and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat and then cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook about 10-15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and garlic. Cook the garlic in the oil, watching it CLOSELY so that it doesn't burn. Cook it until the edges of the garlic turn very light brown. When the quinoa is done cooking, add it to the skillet, along with the spinach.. Stir it together until the spinach wilts. Add the feta cheese and stir to combine. Makes 2 servings.

Chicken (or Mushroom) Paprikash

My all-time FAVORITE comfort food is my mom's chicken paprikash. She makes the chicken by dredging it in flour and frying it, then makes these awesome dumplings (similar to gnocci) and a paprika-sour cream gravy to go over everything. I always used to pick that for my birthday dinners! Anyways, here is my "light" version of my favorite comfort meal. It tastes better than it looks, I promise :)

For Mushroom Paprikash: As you may know, I'm not a big fan of chicken. So I've actually made this with whole button mushrooms before, instead of the chicken, and it was DELICIOUS. Cook it the same way, only substitute mushrooms for the chicken breasts. You can use plain water or vegetable broth for the chicken broth.

Chicken Paprikash

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (whole or cut in chunks)
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
4 tsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. paprika (note: that is TABLESPOONS, not teaspoons... it seems like a lot, but trust me)
1/2 cup chicken broth
salt & pepper to taste
1 cup fat free sour cream
8 oz. (dry) egg noodles

Start a pot of water to boil for the noodles, and cook according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add onions, and cook until the onions are soft and starting to caramelize. Add the chicken and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the paprika, chicken broth, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Turn the heat to low, and add the sour cream. Keep over low heat until the sour cream is heated through (don't boil it because it will curdle). Serve over hot cooked egg noodles (egg noodles included in nutritional info).
Serves 4.

Moroccan Meatballs

I've been really into cinnamon lately, used as an ingredient in a savory dish. It's really good! When I first made this, I was tempted to leave the cinnamon out, but chose to try it... and I'm so glad I did! The combination of the cinnamon and the jalapeno really "make" this dish.

Moroccan Meatballs

4 servings Fit & Active turkey meatballs (I get these at Aldi)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced (if you don't use the seeds or ribs, this is a very mild dish that my kids enjoy--but I like the spiciness of the seeds when the kids won't be eating it)
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
1 can crushed tomatoes
pasta, rice, or whole grain for serving... My family loves Orzo pasta, I love quinoa.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until onion is soft. Meanwhile, put the meatballs in the microwave to thaw (about 3-4 minutes on high). To the skillet, add the meatballs, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, tomatoes, and jalapeno. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook over low heat about 10 minutes. Serve over orzo, rice, quinoa, etc. Makes 4 servings.

Keema

This is a slightly modified version of a dish called Keema that I found on Sparkpeople. It sounded really interesting, and since I was loving the cinnamon in the Moroccan meatball dish, I decided to try this. Some very unusual ingredients that I never would have considered putting together, but it tastes fabulous. My whole family loves this dish.

Keema

2 tsp. olive oil
1 lb. lean ground turkey (93/7)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup diced potato (peeled)
1 cup frozen peas
1 can tomatoes
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger root
1 Tbsp. curry powder (I used Kroger brand curry powder)
Cooked brown rice for serving

Brown ground turkey in pan with olive oil and onions. Add tomatoes, peas, potatoes, and spices, along with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes. Add water if it becomes too thick--it should have the consistency of chili. Serve over brown rice (or just by itself). Serves 4.

Vegetarian Fried Rice

I used to hate sesame oil. I still gag when I smell it straight out of the bottle. However, it goes really nicely in this dish. This is meatless, which you know makes me happy!

2 tsp. sesame oil
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1 small green pepper, chopped
4 oz. mushrooms, sliced (or 1 can, drained)
4 servings cooked brown rice
1 cup frozen peas
3 Tbsp. reduced sodium soy sauce
2 eggs, beaten (omit eggs to make it vegan)
black pepper to taste

In a large skillet, cook the carrots, green pepper, mushrooms, ginger, and garlic in the oil for a couple of minutes. Add the rice, peas, and soy sauce and combine. Push rice mixture to side of skillet, and cook eggs in other side. Mix the eggs into the rice mixture.

General Tso's Chicken

Just about every Weight Watchers recipe I've ever tried I've found to be gross. And really deceiving. But THIS--THIS is fabulous! My husband and I absolutely LOVE this dish, and I make a non-spicy version for the kids.

General Tso's Chicken

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. reduced sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar
1 tsp. crushed ginger
2 tsp. peanut oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
4 servings cooked brown rice

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil. Add garlic and crushed red pepper (if you want to make a less-spicy version for the kids, hold off on the pepper). In a separate bowl, combine the chicken broth, cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger. Pour over chicken and bring just to a boil. (Remove the kids portions here, and then add the pepper if you want). Reduce heat and simmer. Serve over rice.

Serves 4.

Nutrition info NOT including the rice