12 mediterranean cooking light Recipes

cooked brown rice, light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked, sliced ripe olives, sliced celery, frozen peas, thawed, tomato, diced, chopped green pepper, sliced radishes, sliced green onions, grated carrots, olive oil, water, lemon juice, sugar, salt, garlic clove, minced, lemon-pepper seasoning

cooked chicken breast, chopped (boneless, skinless , 5 oz), red pepper, light mayonnaise, green onions, sliced, hydrated sun-dried tomato, chopped, cracker

head fresh cauliflower, cabbage leaves, fresh parsley, chopped, fresh mint, chopped, couscous, cooked, golden raisin, fat cottage cheese, lemon , zest of, grated, olive oil, scallions, chopped, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, rosemary, oregano, salt, light sour cream, nonfat milk

chopped leeks, chopped onions, dried mint flakes, fennel seed, garlic cloves, minced, artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped, roasted red peppers, drained and chopped, drained canned cannellini beans, butter, all-purpose flour, nonfat milk, crumbled feta cheese, grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided, no-boil lasagna noodles (such as barilla or vigo), frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

italian bread (about 2 to 3 inches in diameter), cut into 20 slices, about 1/2 inch thick, garlic cloves, halved crosswise, salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, balls fresh , lightly salted mozzarella, prepared basil pesto (see cooks notes), mascarpone, softened, pitted black olives (mediterranean-style or canned california), ends trimmed and each olive cut crosswise into thirds, roasted red bell peppers, drained, patted dry , and cut into thin strips

french baguettes , cut into 1-inch-thick slices, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, presliced mushrooms, all-purpose flour, baby spinach, salt, divided, black pepper, divided, sliced plum tomatoes (about 1 lb), crumbled feta cheese, grated asiago cheese or 3/4 cup parmesan cheese or 3/4 cup romano cheese, divided or 3/4 cup sharp provolone cheese, grated divided, nonfat milk, dijon mustard, dried oregano, eggs, lightly beaten, egg whites, lightly beaten

tomato sauce, salt and pepper, crushed garlic, aged balsamic vinegar, light brown sugar, dried oregano, extra virgin olive oil, divided, carrot, chopped, onion, chopped, cremini mushrooms, chopped, fresh thyme, garlic cloves, finely chopped, salt and pepper, dried mushrooms , all porcini (1 small handful) or 1/3 cup mixed mushrooms (1 small handful), cooked brown lentils, cooked quinoa (for nuttier burgers) or 1 1/2 cups cooked cold couscous (for softer burgers), drained chickpeas, toasted pine nuts (or sliced almonds), currants or 1/4 cup chopped raisins, egg, provolone cheese, ciabatta or other crusty roll, split and lightly toasted, arugula, dressed lightly with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil

tomatoes, cut 1/4-inch thick, halibut steaks, approx . 1 lb, onion, sliced, kraft light zesty reduced-fat italian salad dressing, capers, hot cooked brown rice

steaks, cut into 1 inch cubes (buy tenderized), butter, melted, tomato paste, beef broth, red wine, red wine vinegar, black olives (sliced ), light brown sugar, garlic cloves, minced, bay leaves (whole ), raisins, cinnamon, cooked rice

olive oil, beef stew meat cut into 1 inch cubes, halved mushrooms (8 oz, diagonally cut carrots, coarsely chopped onion, diced celery, garlic cloves minced, water, cabernet sauvignon wine, dried thyme, kosher salt, coarsely ground black pepper, no salt added stewed tomatoes undrained, bay leaves, sliced ripe olives drained, red wine vinegar, chopped fresh flat leaf parsley