16 low main Recipes

cubed fully cooked low-fat ham, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, pepper, vegetable oil, cider or red wine vinegar, cooked rice, diced cooked chicken, celery ribs, thinly sliced, julienned green pepper, julienned sweet red pepper, green onions with tops, sliced, tomatoes

blueberries (frozen wild maine ), water, lemon juice, stevia powder (or more to taste), cornstarch, water

low-fat tofu (organic and pressed ), teriyaki sauce (i used soy vay island), rice cakes (lundberg with sea veggies-i used 5 cakes), nori, granules (main coast), spelt flour (i used the sprouted kind), parsley, fresh ground black pepper

skinless chicken thighs (chris uses chicken chops which are trimmed thighs with 1 main bone left in for a handle ), onion, chopped fine, dry cider or 75 ml white wine, low sodium soy sauce, tomato paste, mustard powder, garlic clove, crushed, soft brown sugar, black pepper

cubed unpeeled maine baking potatoes (approx . 3 medium.), chopped onion (, 1 1/2 medium.), chopped carrot (, 1 medium.), low sodium chicken broth, tomato paste, pepper, parsley, salt, garlic

chopped leek, chopped red bell pepper, fresh corn kernels, lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed, low-fat mayonnaise, whole-grain dijon mustard, old bay seasoning, fresh lemon juice, egg white, chopped fresh parsley, minced fresh tarragon, water, whole maine lobsters, coarsely crushed cornflakes, fresh orange juice, chopped fresh chives, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, olive oil, sugar, whole-grain dijon mustard, salt, freshly ground black pepper

whole foods web site : there are endless variations on this soup, but the main elements are meatballs and greens. in our recipe, we make meatballs of ground beef and pork, and we add plenty of fresh herbs and kale for the green component. while the name indicates that the soup might be served at an italian wedding, it is actually a mistranslation of minestra maritata, which refers to the marriage of greens and meat in the soup., ground beef, ground pork, egg, fresh white breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, chopped garlic, chopped fresh oregano, chopped flat leaf parsley, ground nutmeg, paprika, salt, pepper, unsalted butter, chopped garlic, chopped white onion, chopped carrot, salt, pepper, low-sodium chicken broth, water, whole tomatoes, drained and halved, orzo (rice shaped pasta), shredded kale

boneless skinless chicken breasts (can use thighs , or both), salt and pepper, vegetable oil, cream cheese, softened, ranch dressing, hot sauce, garlic powder, shredded cheddar cheese

quinoa, low-fat milk, water, maple flavoring (optional), vanilla extract (if not using maple flavoring, increase vanilla to 1/2 tsp.), wild blueberries (i use frozen wild maine blueberries), cinnamon, coarsely chopped pecans, toasted, pure maple syrup (or more to taste)

bacon, onion, diced, diced raw potatoes, salt, pepper, water, creamed corn, frozen corn, low-fat milk, evaporated milk, butter, oyster crackers

black beans, rinsed and drained, diced herb-seasoned tomatoes, drained, eggs, hard-cooked, peeled, sliced, corn with bell peppers, drained, avocados, peeled, pit removed, sliced, lime , juice of, shredded monterey jack cheese, chopped fresh cilantro or 1/4 cup parsley, black pepper , to taste, sun-dried tomato , low-fat vinaigrette

corn with peppers, drained, black beans, rinsed and drained, diced, herb-seasoned tomatoes, drained, shredded monterey jack cheese, chopped, fresh cilantro or parsley, avocadoes, peeled, pit removed, sliced, eggs, hard-cooked, peeled, sliced, sun-dried tomato , low-fat vinaigrette, black pepper , to taste, juice of 1 lime

tri-color spiral pasta (i use barilla), kraft fat free zesty italian dressing, cucumbers, tomatoes (or 1 package cherry ), red onion, freshly grated parmesan cheese (to taste), this recipe has served 4 as a main lunch dish and 8-10 as a side).

flemish beef stew, american-style beer is used in this recipe. if you want to try another beer, go for a belgian ale - an imported pilsner might be too bitter., beef chuck, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, unsalted butter, onions (6 to 8 medium), chopped (7 cups), turkish or 1 1/2 california bay leaves, pilsner-style beer such as budweiser, dijon mustard, thick) slices country-style bread, beef dry and sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 tsp salt., heat oil and butter in a wide 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown beef in 2 to 3 batches (without crowding), turning over once, until dark brown, about 5 minutes. transfer to a plate., add onions and remaining 1/4 tsp salt to pot and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally and scraping up brown bits from bottom of pot, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. reduce heat to moderately low and cover pot, then cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden, about 10 minutes more., add beef along with any juices on plate, bay leaves, and beer and bring to a simmer., meanwhile , spread 1 tbsp mustard on each side of bread slices, then place bread on top of stew. simmer stew, covered, until beef is very tender, about 2 hours., just before serving, stir bread into stew, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is incorporated and stew is thickened. season with salt., stew can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. reheat over moderate heat., makes 6 to 8 main-course servings.