121 light california Recipes

white steamed rice, cooled, sheets yaki sushi nori (roasted seaweed),cut in 4 pieces each., imitation crab meats, cut in half, shredded ., chunk light tuna in water, drained ., mayonase ., lemonjuice ., chopped onion ., soy sauce, wasabi paste ., carrot, peeled , thinly julienned., cucumber, seeded , julienned., egg, well beaten ., masago, kkaennip (known as korean shisho, perilla, beefsteak plant, and even wild sesame, is part of the mint family.), avacado, quartered and thinly sliced

goat cheese, softened, sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped, black olives, pitted and chopped, pine nuts, lightly toasted, sweet onions, finely chopped, basil, chopped, thyme, chopped, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, minced, salt

brown rice (1/2 cup dry ) or 1 cup jasmine rice, cooked (1/2 cup dry), head butter or 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped, imitation crabmeat or 8 oz cooked shrimp, chopped, seedless cucumber, thinly sliced (and peeled if not organic ), ripe avocado, diced, carrot, grated, pickled ginger, chopped (available in the asian section of most supermarkets), rice wine vinegar, light soy sauce, wasabi powder (start with 1/2 tsp), sesame seeds (toasted if want a nuttier flavor), sheets nori, toasted and broken into small pieces (seaweed)

pink kidney beans, rinsed and picked over (pinquito beans are traditional), bacon, minced, deli ham, minced, onion, minced, garlic cloves, minced, water, canned tomato puree, bottled taco sauce, light brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, chopped fresh cilantro, cider vinegar

extra-lean ground beef, egg, lightly beaten, italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, shredded fresh basil leaves, chopped italian flat leaf parsley (optional), green onions, sliced (optional), chicken broth, sliced escarole (spinach may be substituted), lemon , zested, orzo (rice-shaped pasta), uncooked, grated parmesan cheese for topping

white fish fillets, cut into nugget-sized pieces (tuna, tilapia or other seafood may be substituted), soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar (or substitute or peach nectar), white vinegar, wasabi paste, red pepper flakes, mirin rice wine (optional), panko breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, head iceberg lettuce, avocado, chopped, nori, chopped (sush seaweed), baby spinach leaves, button mushrooms, sliced, pickled ginger (optional), soy sauce, sesame oil, light vegetable oil, sugar (optional) or 1 tsp splenda substitute (optional), wasabi paste, ginger, grated, red pepper flakes

rotini pasta (or similar shaped pasta), lean ground beef, coarsely chopped onion, diced tomatoes (about 5-6 small tomatoes), tomato sauce, milk, light mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, mustard, pepper, salt, garlic powder, oregano, shredded cheddar cheese, divided (or shredded american cheese, divided)

artichoke hearts, well drained and chopped, cream cheese, softened, light mayonnaise, grated parmesan cheese, chopped tomato, jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, dried dill weed, keebler town house original crackers

eggs; beaten, light corn syrup, sugar, teasp. vanilla, butter; melted, teasp. salt, chopped walnuts, pastry for a single-crust, 9-inch pie

flour tortillas , 10 each, avocado, lightly mashed, leaves green- or red-leaf lettuce, tomatoes, thinly sliced, shredded carrot, torn spinach leaves, sliced red onion, shredded red cabbage, red wine vinegar, shredded monterey jack cheese

peaches, peeled,seeded sliced, dates, chopped, chopped dried figs or 1/2 cup golden raisin, chopped crystallized ginger, onion, chopped, lightly packed brown sugar, cider vinegar, salt, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, dried red pepper flakes

brioche bread or 3/4 lb challah or 3/4 lb egg bread, peaches, blackberry, sugar, brandy, yogurt (lightly sweetened ) or 8 oz whipped cream

pear nectar, unsweetened orange juice, sugar, mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained, peach-flavored mineral water, orange slices (optional)

bacon , chopped fine, deli ham , chopped fine, onion , chopped fine, garlic cloves , minced, pink kidney beans , soaked overnight and drained, water, canned tomato puree, bottled taco sauce, light brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, cider vinegar

grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, minced, salt, mayonnaise, olive oil, focaccia bread , 5x5 inches, or puffy pizza crust baked without toppings, lightly packed) baby lettuces or arugula, roasted red bell pepper pieces, fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced about 1/4-inch thick (may substitute regular mozzarella, provolone or mild swiss), cooked asparagus spears, pancetta or thick bacon cooked almost crisp and broken into 3-inch pieces

frozen strawberries in light syrup, thawed, red currant jelly, vanilla low-fat frozen yogurt, ripe peaches, peeled and sliced, fresh raspberries, frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed

carrots , cut thin length wise, yellow squash , cut lenth wise, zucchini , cut lenght wise, red bell peppers , cut into 1 inch wide strips, portabella mushrooms , cut into 1/2 inch slices, onion , cut into 1/2 inch slices, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dried rosemary leaves, crushed, garlic, pressed, light mayonnaise, french bread, provolone cheese

easy pie crust, eggs, light corn syrup, sugar, unsalted butter, melted, grated orange peel, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, coarsely chopped walnuts