So simple, yet so flavorful, the toasted almonds bring this dish to life! Especially good with Chicken n’ Mushrooms in Sherry Cream Gravy. Ingredients: cooking spray 1/3 cup almonds 1 tablespoon butter 2 pounds green beans, trimmed [ ... ]
This soup is so creamy and full of vegetables that it’s almost a stew, yet has the rich flavor of the classic comfort-food soup. Ingredients: 1 (49.5-ounce) can fat-free chicken broth 1 pound chicken breast, skinless and boneless [ ... ]
Cauliflower is available year round, yet some of us push our grocery carts past these cream-colored heads. Cauliflower is a member of the cabbage family and is packed with phytochemicals, called indoles, that lower cancer risk. [ ... ]
[Mood Tip: Cooked carrots have 34 percent more phenolics, an antioxidant that helps protect the brain from cell damage, than raw carrots. Heating partially breaks down the plant’s cell walls, releasing more of these healing phenolic [ ... ]
A delicious, crusty vegetable side dish or vegetarian entree. Serve with your favorite pasta and Low-Fat Caesar Salad for a complete meal. Ingredients: cooking spray 1 medium eggplant (about pound), peeled, cut into 1 ½-inch-thick [ ... ]
Simple and delicious, these vegetables go well with grilled chicken or salmon. Feel free to replace one of the listed vegetables with another, such as zucchini, sweet potato, asparagus, or carrot strips. Keep in mind grilling time [ ... ]
[Food Tip: If you should overcook the broccoli by mistake, just make it a pureed side dish. Add the broccoli to your food processor, add some fat-free half & half, and blend until smooth. Sprinkle with reduced-fat Parmesan cheese.] [ ... ]
Surprising how well the flavors of sweet blueberries and tart lime work when combined for a refreshing, not-too-sweet beverage. Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) can frozen limeade 3 cups cold water 1 1/2 cups blueberries, frozen zest of [ ... ]
[Food Tip: Essential oils are what give herbs their flavors and aromas. These oils evaporate when herbs are exposed to air and heat, which is why some herbs are much more flavorful when used fresh, including basil, chervil, parsley, [ ... ]
These moist, cake-like brownies are quick and easy to prepare, yet have no added fat. Ingredients: cooking spray 1 (1 pound, 3.8-ounce) box Fudge Brownie Mix 1/4 cup prune-plum filling 1/3 cup warm water 1/4 cup fat-free sour [ ... ]
