Showing posts with label Sides. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sides. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Not-So-Pretty Spaghetti Squash and Cheese

This meal may not look pretty, but trust me, it's on par with macaroni and cheese for how little calories it is!
INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 c. Spaghetti Squash, prepared
  • 1/3 c. Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 1 TBSP Chobani Plain Greek Yogurt
  • Salt
  • Pepper
DIRECTIONS:
  1. After your spaghetti squash is cleaned, cooked, and prepared, attempt to salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Then add the yogurt and stir it in until it's blended.
  3. Do the same with the shredded cheese.
  4. Heat in the microwave for 15-30 seconds to help melt cheese.
  5. Stir some more, adding salt and pepper to taste.
NUTRITION:
  • CALORIES: 158
  • CARBS: 12
  • FAT: 4
  • PROTEIN: 7
  • SUGAR: 5
  • FIBER: 2

Monday, June 4, 2012

Quick and Easy Zucchini

INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 Medium Zucchini, sliced
  • 1/4 Medium White Onion, chopped
  • 2-3 TSP Garlic Salt (OR to taste)
  • 1-2 TSP Basil (OR to taste)
  • 1-2 TSP Oregano (OR to taste)
  • 1 TSP Cumin (OR to taste)
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Warm skillet on medium heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Add zucchini, spray top of the squash with a bit of cooking spray. Let cook, tossing periodically, for 3 minutes.
  3. Add seasonings and onions, continue tossing. Continue cooking process until zucchini is slightly limp and the onions are clear.
NUTRITION:
  • CALORIES: 48
  • CARBS: 11
  • FAT: 0
  • PROTEIN: 2
  • SUGAR: 4
  • FIBER: 2

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 head of Cauliflower
  • 1/2 Onion, chopped
  • 1 TBSP Chobani Plain Greek Yogurt
  • Seasoning to taste

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Boil cauliflower until very soft.
  2. Drain and add cauliflower to a large bowl, mashing slightly with the back of a tablespoon. Do not over-smash.
  3. Add chobani yogurt and onion, mix thoroughly.
  4. Heat in microwave until hot (30 seconds).
  5. Season to taste (I like to use pepper, garlic salt, basil, oregano and a dash of red pepper flakes).

NUTRITION (Serving size is 1/3 of recipe):

  • CALORIES: 36
  • CARBS: 7
  • FAT: 0
  • PROTEIN: 3
  • SUGAR: 3
  • FIBER: 3