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Chicken Cacciatore

Posted by Administrator - 03/04/08 at 11:04:15 am

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Here’s an awesome recipe for bodybuilders and dieters that makes chicken fun again while providing all of the muscle building protein you need.
With a short prep. time and quick prepare time, you’ll have a plate full of delicious poultry goodness in no time.  If you’re like me, you hear cacciatore and have absolutely no idea what that means in the cooking world. You’re about to learn and believe me, you’ll be making this recipe many times more.  This chicken recipe is not only good for the health conscious, but anyone who likes chicken!

This recipe will make 4 servings.

Ingredients:

>> 1 lb. skinless chicken breast, cut in bite-size chunks
>> 1 cup chopped onion
>> 4 cloves garlic, minced
>> 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
>> 1 tsp. oregano
>> 1 tsp. basil
>> 2 cups tomato puree

PREPARE: place chicken pieces in a lightly oiled baking pan. START: Bake 30 minutes at
350 degrees F, then add onion and garlic, stirring to combine. Bake 15 minutes more. Mix in canned
crushed tomatoes, oregano and basil, then turn chicken pieces. Cover with tomato puree and return pan to oven.
COOK: Bake an additional 30 minutes or until chicken is tender.
NUTRITION FACTS (per serving):
212 calories, 30 g protein, 18 g Garbs, 2 g fat, 4 g fiber

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Healthy Black Bean Dip

Posted by Administrator - 08/03/08 at 07:03:03 am

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Beans, Beans, good for the heart. The more you eat ‘em the more you……increase your fiber intake, regulate your bowel movements, and level out your blood sugar levels!

Be weary of premade black bean dips. Most times you’ll find added fat, salt, preservatives, and lack of freshness. Here’s a healthy recipe for a delicious do-it-yourself black bean dip.

Ingredients:

4 cups canned black beans
1 cup tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup onions, chopped
2 cups fat-free plain yogurt
3 tbsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
Salt

TO MAKE:

1 Add all ingredients to food processor or blender. Pulse until mixed to desired consistency.

2 Transfer to serving bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Let chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Photo thanks to: vanesscipes

Healthy Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Posted by Administrator - 07/03/08 at 09:03:03 am

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So, you like spinach and artichoke dip? Great! Oh wait, have you seen how many calories and how much fat is in store bought, premade spinach and artichoke dip? Well, if you never looked at the labels on these dips before, you probably saved yourself at least some guilt post-eating this junk food called “dip”. Even worse, in most instances, if you’re eating this dip out at a restaurant, you might as well just inject fat right into your heart and your gut.  Take a look below at some stats from a few popular, premade and restaurant served spinach and artichoke dips.

* Remember, some of these are ONLY the dip and don’t include chips, bread, etc.

Boston Pizza (Canada) - (1) order - 890 calories | 57g Fat | 81g Carbs

Costco Spinach, Artichoke, & Parmesan - (1) box - 2833 Calories | 255g Fat | 28.3g Carbs

T.G.I. Friday’s Tuscan Spinach Dip with vegetables  - (1) order - 590 Calories | 29g Carbs

Healthier Spin. Art.Dip Recipe.

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 110 oz package thawed, chopped frozen spinach

• 114 oz can artichoke hearts, chopped 1 cup fat-free cream cheese

• 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper, to taste

TO MAKE:

• 1 Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, spinach, and artichoke hearts. Cook until tender, about five minutes.

• 2 Mix in cream cheese and yogurt. Add Parmesan, salt, and pepper.

• 3 Cook until thickened, stirring occa­sionally, about 10 to 15 minutes

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