17 low fat house Recipes

lean ground beef, low-fat refried beans (we use mild), old el paso taco seasoning, garlic, salt, pepper, taco shells, shredded cheese, chredded lettuce, sour cream (optional)

all-purpose flour, house seasoning , recipe follows, eight 4-oz boneless , skinless chicken breasts, pounded, low-fat buttermilk, olive oil, cornstarch, reduced-sodium chicken broth, sliced vidalia onion, reduced-fat 1-percent milk, freshly ground black pepper, green onions, chopped, house seasoning, kosher salt, garlic powder, ground black pepper

tofu shirataki noodles , house foods spaghetti shape, the normal sized package, reduced-fat peanut butter, room temperature (i use the better n peanut butter spread), reduced-fat peanut butter, room temperature (i use the better n peanut butter spread), light soymilk, light soy sauce (i used 1 tsp of the the low sodium kind), sesame seeds, garlic, minced, artificial sweetener (i used 1 splenda packet), scallions, chopped, salt (optional)

sliced green beans, low-sodium chicken broth, panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, canola oil, diced onions, sliced baby bella mushrooms, cornstarch, reduced-fat sour cream, house seasoning , recipe follows, salt, kosher salt, garlic powder, black pepper

cooked squash (i like to use a mix of zucchini and summer squash) sliced or diced, light stick margarine (or equivalent of butter buds for no fat, salt, black pepper, eggs (i use egg substitute for no cholesterol), fat-free milk (or smart balance lactose-free milk), cabot 75% reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (lactose-free) grated, buttery cracker crumbs (i use town house wheat), chopped onion

plain low-fat yogurt, rice vinegar, chives, chopped, fresh parsley, chopped, garlic powder, pepper

quick oats, whole wheat flour, unbleached white flour, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs, low-fat milk, olive oil, applesauce, raisins

fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, cornstarch, sugar, shaoxing wine or 2 tsp dry sherry, low sodium soy sauce, white pepper, plum sauce, canola oil, shrimp, peeled and deveined, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, peeled and minced, jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, green onion , cut into 1 inch slices, dark sesame oil, fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

baby spinach leaves (about 3 oz), chunk light tuna (in sunflower oil, i prefer the starkist pouches, undrained), salad dressing, low-fat (i use a 50/50 mix of ken s steak house lite chunky blue cheese and fat-free western dressing ), beefsteak tomato, provolone cheese (shredded , i use crystal farms), black pepper

whole-berry cranberry sauce, chipotle chile , canned in adobo sauce, light raspberry-walnut vinaigrette (such as ken s steak house), sliced deli turkey, gourmet salad greens, shredded manchego cheese or provolone cheese, sliced and halved red onion, low-fat flour tortillas (such as mission 96% fat-free heart healthy)

boiling water, dried shiitake mushrooms, low sodium soy sauce, shaoxing wine or 1 tbsp dry sherry, sugar, canola oil, divided, fresh ginger, peeled and minced, reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, oyster sauce, cornstarch, garlic cloves, minced, heads baby bok choy , halved lengthwise, romaine lettuce , cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces

olive oil, fresh gourmet-blend mushrooms, refrigerated prechopped celery , onion, and bell pepper mix, quick-cooking wild rice (such as gourmet house), light garlic -and-herb spreadable cheese wedges (such as the laughing cow), low-fat milk, dried thyme, freshly ground black pepper, salt

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

roasted-peanut oil (such as loriva) or vegetable oil, divided, sliced leeks (about 3 small), minced peeled fresh ginger, chopped seeded serrano chile, garlic cloves, minced, less-sodium mushroom-flavored soy sauce (such as house of tsang) or low-sodium soy sauce, curry powder, brown sugar, water, cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1 lb), salt, light coconut milk, reduced-fat firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, fresh lime juice, hot cooked basmati or other long-grain rice, chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, chopped fresh cilantro