Low Fat Recipe Ideas
With our country reaching the highest percentage of obesity, the
focus of eating healthy has never been stronger. Here are a few low fat recipes
that are definitely NOT low on taste!
Creamy Spinach
Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add about 10 ounces of
fresh spinach leaves with the stems removed. Cook and stir on medium heat for
five to six minutes or just until wilted. Add a quarter cup of ranch dressing
and a dash of nutmeg and mix well. Cook until heated through, stirring
occasionally. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese and serve
immediately.
Flounder Amandine over Spinach
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine a tablespoon of Dijon mustard and a
tablespoon of mayonnaise and spread evenly over about one pound of flounder
fillets. Sprinkle approximately quarter cup of chopped almonds over fillets.
Bake the fillets for approximately ten to twelve minutes or until the fish
flakes easily with a fork. Meanwhile, cook two cups of sliced mushrooms in one
tablespoon of hot olive oil in a large skillet for about three minutes. Add
about five ounces of baby spinach leaves, one cup of chopped cherry tomatoes and
quarter teaspoon of garlic powder, mix well. Cook an additional three minutes or
until the spinach is wilted and the mushrooms are tender. Spoon the spinach
mixture onto four dinner plates, sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and top
with fish fillet.
Cheesy Ham Omelet
Beat two eggs with two tablespoons of fat free milk in a small bowl with a fork
until well blended. Add a few slices of thinly sliced smoked ham chopped, a
teaspoon of thin green onion slices and a dash of pepper. Mix well. Spray a
nonstick skillet with cooking spray and pour the egg mixture into the skillet;
cover. Cook eggs on medium heat for approximately six minutes or until egg
mixture is set but top is still moist. Sprinkle a quarter cup of cheddar cheese
(reduced fat is recommended) onto half of the omelet. Using a spatula, fold the
egg mixture over the filling; cover. Remove from the heat and let stand for one
minute. Cut in half to serve.
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