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WEIGHT LOSS DINNER #1


WEIGHT LOSS DINNER #1

Black bean and zucchini quesadillas

Blog Entry WEIGHT LOSS DINNER #1 Jan 4, '10 11:09 PM
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Registered dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner chops zucchini.

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Black bean and zucchini quesadillas
Vegetarian option

1 cup zucchini, finely chopped
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1-2 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. cumin
1/4 cup fat free cheddar cheese, shredded
2 whole-wheat tortillas
4-5 Tbsp. salsa

Option: fat free sour cream, 4-5 chopped black olives, sliced baked chicken breast

In pan, saute zucchini, beans, oil and cumin for 5 minutes.

Place zucchini mixture and cheese on each tortilla. Fold in half and put into pan until cheese melts and tortilla is toasted (about 3 minutes per side). Top with salsa.


   
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WEIGHT LOSS DINNER #2


WEIGHT LOSS DINNER #2

Pesto-style chicken and pasta

Blog Entry WEIGHT LOSS DINNER #2 Jan 4, '10 11:19 PM
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Pesto-style chicken and pasta

2 oz. dry whole wheat pasta
1 tsp.
olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced (or dry garlic seasoning)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 oz. chopped rotisserie chicken breast (no skin)
2 Tbsp. pine nuts  (be careful on the pine nuts, they have lots of fat)
1/8 to 1/4 cup chopped basil

Boil pasta according to directions.

Saute garlic, tomatoes and chicken in olive oil for 3-5 minutes until warm.

Add cooked pasta, pine nuts and basil.


   
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WEIGHT LOSS DINNER #3


WEIGHT LOSS DINNER #3

Cilantro-lime shrimp fajitas

Blog Entry WEIGHT LOSS DINNER #3 Jan 4, '10 11:28 PM
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Cilantro-lime shrimp fajitas

1/2 cup sliced onions
1 cup sliced multi-colored bell peppers (option: add julienne cut zucchini)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 ounces pre-cooked frozen shrimp, thawed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
2 whole grain tortillas

Option:  fat free sour cream, chopped black olives

You can substitute other fish, chicken, lean beef or beans for shrimp.

Saute onions and peppers in oil, garlic and cumin for 6-8 minutes, until tender.

Toss thawed shrimp, cilantro and lime juice with hot vegetables. Fill tortillas.


   
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WEIGHT LOSS DINNER #4


WEIGHT LOSS DINNER #4

Toasted roast beef

Blog Entry WEIGHT LOSS DINNER #4 Jan 4, '10 11:37 PM
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Toasted roast beef sandwich with salad

2 oz. lean roast beef
1 whole-grain hamburger bun
1 slice part-skim or fat-free mozzarella cheese
3 cups mixed salad greens
2 Tbsp. reduced-fat or fat-free salad dressing
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts

Put roast beef on hamburger bun and top with cheese.

Place under broiler or in toaster oven for 4 minutes, until cheese melts. Melt only lightly if using fat-free cheese.

Serve with greens tossed with dressing, carrots and walnuts.


   
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WEIGHT LOSS DINNER #5


WEIGHT LOSS DINNER #5

Steak and pepper tacos

Blog Entry WEIGHT LOSS DINNER #5 Jan 4, '10 11:43 PM
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Steak and pepper tacos

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
3 oz. of steak strips
1 1/2 cups sliced green and red bell peppers
1/2 cup sliced onion
2 small (6-inch) whole-grain tortillas
4 Tbsp. salsa
2 Tbsp. fat free sour cream

Heat skillet, saute olive oil, cumin and garlic for 1 minute.

Add steak strips and cook for about 6 minutes.

Add pepper and onion slices and cook for another 8 minutes.

Place mixture in tortillas and fold. Top with salsa and sour cream.


   
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WEIGHT LOSS DINNER #6


WEIGHT LOSS DINNER #6

Barbecue chicken

Blog Entry WEIGHT LOSS DINNER #6 Jan 4, '10 11:51 PM
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Barbecue chicken with veggie brown rice pilaf

1 skinless chicken breast
2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce
1 tsp. olive oil
1 cup fresh mixed vegetables (option: frozen or canned)
3/4 cup 90-second microwavable brown rice (option - cook brown rice ahead and take 1 portion out of freezer, warm in microwave)
1 Tbsp. sliced almonds

Grill chicken breast until chicken is 170 degrees in thickest part, about 8 minutes.

Brush with barbecue sauce. Saute vegetables in olive oil until tender, about 8 minutes.

Add rice until warm. Top with almonds.


   
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