13 good hot low fat Recipes

tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 8 big ones ), red onions, chopped, fresh lemon juice (you can use less , we like it sour...), hot green peppers , remove seeds & finely-finely chopped (1 small), olive oil (good quality ), fresh ground black pepper , as desired, salt , as desired

boiling water, good-quality dark or bittersweet (60 to 70 percent cocoa) chocolate, finely chopped, low-fat milk, brewed espresso or strong coffee, unsweetened cocoa powder, brown sugar, orange rind strip, frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed, cocoa powder (optional)

low-fat cream cheese, cottage cheese, low-fat plain yogurt, protein powder, banana, maple syrup, oat bran or 3 tbsp granola cereal, hot coffee, amaretto liqueur, dark chocolate, finely chopped, unsweetened cacao

manwich sloppy joe mix (good for 1 lb. ground beef, i don tsp use manwich, the site threw that in there for some reason, i jus), lean ground beef (i use the 96/4 from trader joe s, nutrition is based on using 96/4 ), onion (chopped ), green onions, crushed tomatoes (with basil, or the equivalent with fresh crushed or diced peeled tomatoes and a bit of chopped basil), cheddar cheese soup (undiluted , campbell s healthy request only if you want the recipe low fat), fresh mint leaves (chopped , or a small handful... to taste), sea salt (to taste), hot sauce (i use trader joe s jalapeno... to taste depending on how spicy you like your food.... i like mine wi), rotini pasta (low carb, dreamfield s pasta can be found at ralph s for about $2.50 a box. each serving is 2oz. wit)

sourdough bread rounds, fat-free cream cheese, skim milk, lemon juice, white wine, worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, tabasco sauce, crabmeat, coarsely chopped artichoke heart, green onions, chopped (tops and bottoms)

sour cream (not low fat ), mayonnaise (not low fat ), black pepper (fresh cracked preferred ), blue cheese, good quality (crumbled ), garlic powder (to taste), hot sauce, white zinfandel wine (do not leave out)

crab meat, olive oil, good quality white bread crumbs, divided, eggs, beaten, mayonnaise (light mayo is fine), minced onion, minced celery, minced red bell pepper, garlic, minced, minced parsley, kosher salt or 1/2 tsp. table salt, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, seattle crab cake sauce, this sauce is so good you may wish to double it), shallots, minced, dry white wine, orange juice, reduced to 2 tbsp., cold butter, preferably unsalted, cut into 4 pieces, yogurt, low-fat or full-fat, cream or half-and-half, tabasco or other hot sauce

tiny new potatoes , such as jersey royals, olive oil, good quality herb and pork sausage, low-fat creme fraiche, vegetable stock (hot ), frozen peas, thawed, spring onions, finely sliced

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional

worcestershire sauce, green peppercorn , marinade mix knorr brand, good seasons zesty italian garlic & herb salad dressing mix, pork crown roast , 1 rib per person, hot italian sausages, casings removed, lipton onion mushroom dry soup mix, fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, golden mushroom soup, dried thyme, dried marjoram, fresh italian parsley, chopped, sourdough croutons , made from loaf of fresh bread, salt (optional), pepper (optional)

extra virgin olive oil, onion, chopped medium (about 1 cup), garlic cloves, minced (or pressed through garlic press, about 1 tbsp.), hot red pepper flakes (optional), bay leaf, whole tomatoes (packed in tomatoe juice), brown sugar, good-quality whole wheat bread, crusts removed , torn into 1-inch pieces, low sodium chicken broth (fat free), brandy (optional), salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste, chopped fresh chives