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Healthy Nacho Recipe

Healthy Nachos

We all love nachos but they often have a lot of fat and calories. Try this healthy nacho recipe, with only 258 calories per serving, from Team Beachbody

Total Time: 25 min. | Prep Time: 10 min. | Cooking Time: 15 min. | Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
4 corn tortillas, cut into wedges
2 tsp. olive oil
½ medium lime
1 dash chili powder
Sea salt (to taste, optional)
½ cup cooked pinto beans, warm
4 oz cheddar (or jack) cheese, shredded
2 medium tomatoes chopped
½ medium onion, finely chopped
½ medium green bell pepper, chopped
½ medium jalapeno, seeds and veins discarded, finely chopped
¼ medium avocado, chopped
4 fresh cilantro sprigs, chopped
2 Tbsp. nonfat plain Greek yogurt

Preparation:
1. Heat oven to 375° F.
2. Brush both sides of tortillas with oil. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crisp.
3. Squeeze lime over chips. Sprinkle with chili powder and salt (if desired).
4. Arrange half of the tortilla chips in a medium baking dish. Layer with half the beans and cheese. Repeat.
5. Bake chip mixture for 3 to 4 minutes, or until cheese melts.
6. Top with tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, avocado, cilantro, and yogurt.

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Tortilla Pizza

Tortilla Pizza

This is a simple and healthy recipe I fix on busy nights when we get home late, for a quick lunch and when I’m following the 21 Day Fix meal plan.

  • Whole Wheat Tortilla
  • Add sauce (low sugar or reduced sodium)
  • Variety of your favorite veggies.
  • 1/4 cup Feta Cheese
  • Bake 350 for 15 minutes

More SIMPLE recipes on my Fit Food Pinterest Board.

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Easy-Fried-Rice

Easy Fried Rice

Healthy fried rice? Yes, it is possible. Here’s how.

Total Time: 22 min. | Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 12 min. | Yield: 4 servings, about ¾ cup each

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large egg whites
1½ cups cooked brown rice, cooled
8 oz. cooked chicken breast, boneless, skinless, chopped
4 oz. fresh peas (about ½ cup) (optional)
2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 green onion, thinly sliced (for garnish; optional)

Preparation:
1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion begins to soften. Reduce heat to medium.
3. Add egg whites; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until eggs start to set.
4. Add rice, chicken, peas, and soy sauce; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through.
5. Divide evenly into four serving bowls; garnish evenly with green onion.

Recipe found on the Team Beachbody Website

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Apple Oatmeal Shakeology

Apple Oatmeal Shakeology

For a hearty breakfast shake, try this recipe!

Total Time: 5 min. | Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: None | Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:
½ cup water
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
1 Tbsp. quick-cooking rolled oats
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 cup ice

Preparation:
1. Place water, almond milk, Shakeology, oatmeal, applesauce, cinnamon, and ice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 200
Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Sodium: 301 mg
Carbohydrate: 27 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 13 g
Protein: 17 g

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Broccoli Rabe, White Bean & Fontina Pasta

Use any vegetable in place of pungent broccoli rabe to make this a family-pleaser. Make it a Meal: round out the meal with a fresh salad of cherry tomatoes and cucumbers tossed with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces whole-wheat shells, fusilli or chiocciole
1 large bunc broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, or 8 cups baby spinach
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 19-ounce c cannellini beans, rinsed
2 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup shredded fontina cheese
2/3 cup Toasted Breadcrumbs, optional (see Tip)

COOKING DIRECTIONS

Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, according to package directions. Stir in broccoli rabe (or spinach) during the last 2 to 3 minutes. Drain. Dry the pot.

Step 2
Whisk broth and flour in a small bowl until smooth. Heat oil in the pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the broth mixture and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until it thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Add beans, vinegar, salt and pepper and the pasta and broccoli rabe (or spinach). Cook, stirring, until the mixture is heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat; add cheese, stirring until it melts. Serve immediately, topped with Toasted Breadcrumbs, if using.

RECIPE TIPS
Tip: To make toasted breadcrumbs, trim the crusts from 2 slices of whole-wheat sandwich bread. Tear the bread into pieces and process in a food processor into coarse crumbs. Toss breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Cook in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until golden and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.

Recipe provided by EatingWell.com and located on www.acefitness.org

I believe healthy eating is important if you want to live healthy & be YOUR best.
About Missy: Living healthy comes naturally to me. I live it & love it so I enjoy educating, motivating and helping others to do the same. I was born with a heart condition and had open heart surgery at the age of 8. I grew up being active and playing sports and am thankful to have my health. I’ve been in the fitness industry industry over 18 years and am ready to help you with your fitness and wellness goals. Call or email Missy to get started. Visit my website; www.workoutwithmissy.com

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Macaroni Salad

Old-fashioned macaroni salad sometimes contains jarred pimientos, diced ham or pickle relish, but this version is simple and deliciously plain with fresh chopped celery, carrot and onion. A combination of low-fat mayo and sour cream lightens up the dressing, and whole-wheat elbow noodles, spinach and edamame add extra nutrients.

Ingredients

3 cups whole-wheat elbow noodles (14- to 16-ounce package)
3/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon celery seed
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
3 carrots, shredded
1 small Vidalia or other sweet onion, finely chopped
1 cup baby spinach, chopped
3/4 cup frozen (thawed) edamame
1/3 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese

Preparation

  • Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl to cool for at least 15 minutes.
  • Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, salt, celery seed and pepper in a small bowl.
  • When the noodles have cooled, add celery, carrots, onion, spinach, edamame and the mayonnaise mixture; stir well to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if desired. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.

Tips & Notes
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition
Per serving: 190 calories; 7 g fat ( 2 g sat , 2 g mono ); 13 mg cholesterol; 28 g carbohydrates; 1 g added sugars; 7 g protein; 3 g fiber; 366 mg sodium; 215 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (60% daily value) | Carbohydrate Servings: 2 | Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

Recipe From EatingWell:  July/August 2011, www.eatingwell.com

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Broccoli and Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes

Check out this delicious recipe I found at skinnytaste.com. If you want to sneak some vegetables into your family’s meal, this is the perfect side dish – great with chicken, steak or pork chops. I often add cauliflower to my mashed potatoes and no one really notices.

Ingredients:

  • (18 oz) 4 medium russet potatoes
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli florets
  • 2 cups chopped cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup low fat buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp minced chives (optional)
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork. Place in the microwave and use your baked potato setting until the potatoes are cooked through, turning half way. (Or you can bake 1 hour in your oven at 425° F)

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine cauliflower and broccoli with a little salted water and cook, covered for about 3 minutes. Remove the broccoli with a slotted spoon and set aside, continue cooking the cauliflower until soft, about 5 more minutes. Drain and set aside in a large bowl.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop the flesh out into the large bowl with the cauliflower, leaving a ¼” shell. Place the potato shells on a baking sheet.

Mash the flesh with a potato masher or puree with a hand blender along with the cauliflower. Add the buttermilk and salt, mash until smooth. Fold in half of the shredded cheddar (and chives if desired).

Spoon the potato/cauliflower mixture back into the shells. Top with the cooked broccoli (I just inserted them in) and remaining cheese on top.

Bake for 5-10 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted. (you can also microwave it for a few minutes if you prefer not to use the oven)

See the complete recipe here, http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/01/broccoli-and-cheese-twice-baked-potatoes.html

Twice Baked Super Stuffed Cheesy Potatoes | Skinnytaste.com
Servings: 8 | Size: 1/2 loaded potato | Old Pts: 3 pts | Weight Watchers Points+: 3 pts | Calories: 146.5 | Fat: 3.5 g | Protein: 8 g | Carb: 23 g | Fiber: 2.5 g • Sugar: 1.5 g | Sodium: 152.5 mg (without the salt)

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