Here are a few samples of meals you can prepare in minutes, without busting your waistline.
Pork with Hot Salsa, Green Beans and Carrots
Ingredients:
6 oz lean, boneless pork chop
2 tbsp salsa
1 cup frozen green beans
1/2 cup frozen carrots
Cooking Method:
1. Broil the pork for 3-4 minutes on each side.
2. Top with the salsa and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.
3. Microwave vegetables and serve with the pork.
Chicken Burger with Salad
Ingredients:
4 oz chicken breast
1 whole wheat hamburger bun
1 sliced tomato
1 small red onion sliced
2-3 leaves lettuce
1 tbsp ketchup
Cooking Method:
1. Broil chicken on both sides for 4-5 minutes each side.
2. Split the bun, lightly toast and top with cooked chicken, ketchup and salad.
Quick Pizza and Salad
Ingredients:
1 whole wheat pizza base
1/4 cup Marinara or pizza sauce
Chopped vegetables like peppers/onion/mushrooms
1 oz shredded low-fat cheese
Pre-washed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and onion
1 tbsp low-fat dressing
Cooking Method:
1. Spread sauce over pita and top with the chopped vegetables.
2. Sprinkle cheese over and bake in oven pre-heated to 180 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
3. Serve with the salad topped with the dressing.
Pasta, Tomato Sauce and Cheese
Ingredients:
1.5 oz [dry weight] whole wheat pasta
2/3 cup tomato-based pasta sauce
1 oz shredded low-fat cheese
Cooking Method:
1. Cook pasta in the normal way and drain.
2. Heat tomato sauce and stir into the pasta.
3. Top with cheese and serve immediately.
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Avocado and Shrimp Salad
Ingredients:
1/2 avocado, sliced
3 oz canned shrimp, drained
2 cups shredded lettuce
6 cherry or grape tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
1 tbsp low-fat dressing
Cooking Method:
Pile salad ingredients on a plate and top with, dressing, shrimp and avocado.
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