Recipe Type: Entree
Entree recipes.
Taco Seasoning
Make your own taco seasoning is simple and economical. This homemade taco seasoning has up to 75 percent less sodium compared to packaging taco seasoning. Unless you like your taco filling super spicy, 2 tablespoons of this mix seasons 1 pound (450 g) of meat compared to almost 6 tablespoons of packaged ...
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Citrus-Herb Grilled Chicken
Citrus-Herb grilled chicken is marinated in lemon or orange juice flavored with herbs instead of salt reducing sodium to 350 mg per serving or less depending on the type of chicken used (broth injected chicken adds sodium). You can use boneless skinless chicken breast and broil rather than grill the chicken. ...
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40 Calorie Hot Italian Turkey Sausage
40 Calorie per Ounce Lean Hot Italian Turkey Sausage replaces ground pork with 97% lean ground turkey reducing calories and saturated fat by up to 50 percent. A 3 ounce (85 g) patty breakfast sausage has only 110 calories and 2 grams of saturated fat. It also has 50 percent less sodium ...
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Fish Tacos
Fish tacos can be a healthier alternative to beef tacos. You can make them using corn or flour tortillas, lettuce or coleslaw, pan-fried, broiled or deep fried fish or seafood.Enjoy the with or without salsa, cheese, guacamole or sliced avocado. Nutrition values vary depending on the type of tortilla, fish ...
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Italian-American Fried Eggplant Parmigiano
This version of Eggplant Parmigiano (aka parmigiana) is served by many Italian-American restaurants. The eggplant is breaded, fried and served with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese and a side of pasta with more marinara tomato sauce. You can substitute meat, fish or poultry for the pasta to reduce total carbohydrates ...
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Easy 2-Egg Omelette Recipe
Whether you spell it omelette or omelet, versatile omelettes are another way of cooking beaten eggs, and you can prepare this easy 2-egg omelette recipe dozens of ways. Omelette cooking times take about twice as long as making scrambled eggs, but it is worth the extra effort to enjoy a delicious ...
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Microwave Oven Poached Eggs
Poached eggs can be part of a low calorie breakfast or used in a variety of recipes. Traditional poaching using a skillet or pan of boiling water can be messy and up to 50 percent of the white can be lost during poaching. The white provides most of the eggs protein ...
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Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Red Beans and Rice is a simple, spicy Creole recipe. The combination of beans and rice is a source of complete protein even if you omit the ham and sausage for a vegan version. One 13 ounce serving of Red Beans and Rice has about 350 calories, 8 grams of fiber, ...
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Chorizo, Yam & Winter Squash Enchilada Casserole
Chorizo, Yam & Winter Squash Enchilada Casserole is a simple casserole using homemade or prepared chorizo sausage, yams, and butternut squash. Pumpkin, other winter squash, or yams can be substituted for butternut squash. The low calories and high fiber of Chorizo, Yam & Winter Squash Enchilada Casserole can come at the ...
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Mushroom Gravy
Slow Cooker Chicken and Mushroom Gravy is a simple slow cooker recipe for chicken parts, boned or boneless, in a creamy mushroom gravy that is perfect with mashed potatoes. Adding a green vegetable and roasted carrots as shown in the photo completes a meal providing about 500 calories. A salad ...
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