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Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. frozen blueberries 1 c. pineapple juice 3 ripe bananas 2+ cups of ice (depending on preference) 2 t. sugar (optional) Directions: Blend all fruit and juice. Add ice for a thicker and icier consistency. Serves 4. Nutritional Information: Per serving: calories: 142; fat: less than 1 gram; carbohydrates: 35.6 grams; fiber: […]
Ingredients: 10 c. watermelon, cubed and seeded 2/3 c. sugar 1 1/2 c. unsweetened apple juice 1/2 c. lemon juice dash of salt Directions: Process watermelon in food processor or blender until smooth. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, apple juice, lemon juice and salt, if desired; cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. […]
Ingredients: 4 med. pears 3 c. water 2 T. lemon juice 1 c. fresh raspberries 6 oz. unsweetened pineapple juice 1 T. cornstarch low-calorie powdered sweetener to equal 3 T. sugar Directions: Peel and core pears; leave stems intact. Cut thin slice off the bottom so pear will stand upright. In large saucepan, combine water […]
Ingredients: 1/4 c. water 2 c. cauliflower separated into tiny flowerets and boiled 1 T. olive oil 2 T. lemon juice 1 t. soy sauce 1 medium cucumber, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved 2 T. chopped parsley Directions: In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; add cauliflower […]
Ingredients: 2 c. fresh apricots, pitted and sliced 2 c. fresh strawberries, halved 1 c. kiwi fruit, pared and sliced 2 T. apricot nectar 2 T. lemon juice 1/4 c. unsweetened coconut flakes, lightly toasted 1 T. fresh mint Directions: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; toss. Serve chilled. Serves: 5. Nutritional Information: Per […]
Ingredients: Dressing: 1 ripe medium tomato, chopped 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 t. salt 1 T. olive oil 4 c. elbow macaroni, cooked 1/2 c. carrot, shredded 1/2 c. red bell pepper, diced 1/2 c. scallions, sliced 2 T. parsley, fresh, chopped Directions: To make dressing: in food processor or […]
Ingredients: 2 c. boiling water 2/3 c. uncooked bulgur wheat 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 3/4 c. tomato, chopped 1 1/2 c. jicama, peeled, diced 3/4 c. fresh parsley, minced 3/4 c.fresh cilantro, minced 1/2 c. salsa (your favorite brand) 1/4 c. fresh lime juice 2 t. olive oil 1 avocado […]
Ingredients: 1 T. olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 small fennel bulb, cored 3 lg. ripe tomatoes, cut into small chunks (about four cups) 12 kalamata olives, pitted and quartered 2 T. lemon juice 1/2 c. packed chopped fresh basil leaves 2 c. fat free croutons salt to taste Directions: In a small nonstick […]
Ingredients: 3 c. vegetable stock or water 3/4 c. pearl barley 1 c. canned corn kernels, drained 1 c. canned black beans, rinsed and drained 3/4 c. chopped red bell pepper 1/2 c. chopped green bell pepper 1/2 c. chopped green onion Dressing 1/2 c. mild or medium salsa 3 T. soy sour cream 3 […]
Ingredients: 1 15-oz. can garbanzos, drained (save 2 T. garbanzo liquid to add to beans) 1/4 t. salt 2 t. low-sodium soy sauce 1 stalk of celery, diced 1/4 c. diced red onion 1/4 c. sweet pickle relish 1/4 c. soy mayonnaise 1 clove of garlic, minced 1/8 c. nutritional yeast flakes Directions: One of […]