Italian Zucchini Boats
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 3/4 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- cooking spray
Directions
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Step 1
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| Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. |
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Step 2
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| Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, then trim off the stem ends. Use a spoon to carefully scoop the flesh out of the zucchini. Arrange the zucchini in the baking dish. |
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Step 3
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| Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the zucchini shells. |
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Step 4
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| Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the ground turkey, onion, garlic and cook until cooked through (5-10 minutes). |
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Step 5
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| Season the meat with salt and pepper to taste. |
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Step 6
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| Pour the marinara sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes on low heat. |
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Step 7
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| Spoon the meat mixture evenly into the zucchini shells, and top with shredded mozzarella cheese. |
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Step 8
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| Bake in the oven for 25 minutes, or until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted and golden brown. |
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Step 9
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| Remove from oven, sprinkle with parsley and serve! |
Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros
Ingredients
- 1lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- Tzatziki sauce:
- 1 cup fat free, plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- salt to taste
Directions
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Step 1
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| Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. |
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Step 2
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| Place chicken breast inside slow cooker |
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Step 3
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| Mix remaining ingredients (not tzatziki) together in bowl and pour over chicken. |
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Step 4
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| Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8 hours |
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Step 5
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| Shred chicken and serve with pocketless pita bread, sliced tomatoes, sliced onions, sliced cucumbers, lettuce, and Tzatziki sauce |
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Step 6
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| To make Tzatziki sauce: Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour. Stir before serving. |
Spring Gardens
Ingredients
- 4-6 pita bread
- 16oz plain Greek yogurt
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 2-3 cucumbers, sliced
- 2-3 tomatoes, sliced
- 8-10oz mushrooms, sliced
- chopped green onion (optional)
- sliced black olives (optional)
- shredded cheese
Directions
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Step 1
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| Mix the ranch seasoning into the Greek yogurt |
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Step 2
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| Preheat the oven to 350 degrees |
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Step 3
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| Slice all veggies and place pita bread on a baking sheet |
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Step 4
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| Put a dollop of ranch dip on the pita and spread into a thin layer |
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Step 5
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| Add any and all veggies that you desire! |
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Step 6
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| Sprinkle a layer of cheese on top and bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted |
Grilled Peaches and Apricots
Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches
- 4 ripe apricots
- 8 walnut halves
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions
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Step 1
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| Preheat the grill. Half peaches and apricots and remove the pits. Brush open faced halves of fruit with oil. |
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Step 2
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| Grill open face down for about 3 minutes. The fruit should have distinct grill marks. |
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Step 3
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| Toast walnuts on a dry pan for 2-3 minutes. |
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Step 4
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| Top fruit halves with toasted walnuts and a little bit of honey. |
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Step 5
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| Serve immediately. |
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Creamy Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt
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Serves
| 6 |
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Prep time
| 15 minutes |
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Website
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www.fitsugar.com
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This is a quick and easy chicken salad recipe that can be served over a fresh batch of mixed greens without all of the extra fat and calories!
Per serving: 2oz protein equivalents, 1/2 serving fruit, 1 tsp fat.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, poached
- 1/4 cup fat free plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/3 cup apples, chopped
- 1/3 cup grapes, halved
- 1/3 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup almonds, slivered
Directions
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Step 1
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Roughly dice poached chicken breasts and place in a large bowl. Mix in Greek yogurt until coated evenly.Add celery, apple, grapes, and almonds to the bowl and mix. Refrigerate before serving.
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Loaded Broccoli Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing
This broccoli salad couldn't be any easier! Great for spring and summer BBQ's!
Add grilled chicken for extra protein if desired.
Per serving: 1 serving vegetable, 1/2 serving fruit, 1 tsp fat/oil
Ingredients
- 4 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup fat free plain greek yogurt
- 1 green apple, diced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/4 roasted sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup cashews, lighty chopped
- 1/4 fresh cilantro, chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
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Step 1
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| Combine all ingredients except cilantro in large bowl and mix. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Top with cilantro. |
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