Recipes
Week One
PHILLY BEEF SANDWICH
2.5oz thinly sliced beef
3 tbsp BBQ sauce
½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
3 slices each peppers & onion
2 tsp cheddar cheese
1 whole grain bun
§ Cook beef until just done - 5 minutes. Add Worcestershire sauce Remove
§ Sautee veggies. Add BBQ sauce & beef with juices. Heat thoroughly
§ Put in whole grain bun & sprinkle with cheese
CHICKPEA, TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD
1 can (19 oz or 540mL) chick peas
1 tomato, diced
1 field cucumber, diced
1/3 cup light Italian dressing
§ Rinse chick peas thoroughly
§ Combine chick peas with all ingredients
§ Refrigerate overnight for maximum flavour
SPANISH RICE
1 cup rice
½ cup chicken stock
½ cup salsa
§ Bring salsa & chicken stock to a boil on stove top.
§ Add rice. Simmer & cover for 15-20 minutes.
§ Let sit 5 minutes before serving
BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES
1 sweet potato, wedge cut
Olive Oil
Pumpkin Pie Spice
§ Peel and prepare wedge cut sweet potatoes
§ Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice
§ Bake at 350 F until golden brown
ZUCCHINI BOATS
1 zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise
½ tomato, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 green onion, diced
1 tsp olive oil
parmesan cheese
§ Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and hollow out centre seeds to form a boat
§ Combine tomato, green onion, garlic, olive oil for filling
§ Fill hollowed boat with tomato filling and sprinkle with parmesan cheese
§ Bake at 350 F for approx 10 mins until cheese is golden brown
ULTIMATE TUNA SALAD SANDWICH
1 can tuna packed in water
2 tbsp light mayonnaise or whipped dressing
1 stalk celery, finely diced
2 tsp shredded cheddar cheese
1 whole grain bun or 2 sliced whole grain bread or 1 whole grain tortilla
§ Drain tuna and combine with mayonnaise or dressing, celery, and shredded cheddar cheese for filling
§ Fill bun/tortilla/bread with tuna filling
VEGGIE & CHEESE WRAP
Lettuce
tomatoes
Fresh garden vegetables (cucumber, zucchini, eggplant, onion, bean sprouts etc.)
1 oz cheese slice
§ Combine all ingredients and wrap in whole grain tortilla
SKINNY TURKEY CLUB SANDWICH
2.5oz turkey
lettuce
tomato
1 oz cheese slice
3 slices whole grain bread
§ Layer all ingredients between 3 slices of whole grain bread
Week Two
EGG SALAD SANDWICH
2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and smashed
2 tbsp light mayonnaise or whipped dressing
1 green onion, diced
pinch of dill
1 whole grain bun or 2 slices whole grain bread
§ Combine all ingredients and fill whole grain bun or 2 slices whole grain bread
Roast Beef Sandwich with Horseradish Mayonnaise
2.5 oz roast beef, shaved or thinly sliced
1 tbsp light mayonnaise or whipped dressing
½ tsp prepared horseradish
2 slices dark rye bread
§ Combine light mayonnaise or dressing with horseradish and spread over 1 slice of dark rye bread
§ Layer with roast beef and 2nd slice of dark rye bread
TURKEY WRAP
2.5oz turkey
lettuce
tomato
1 tbsp light ranch dressing
1 whole grain tortilla
§ Layer all ingredients and wrap in whole grain tortilla
BBQ CHICKEN PASTA
1 ½ cups cooked pasta
2.5oz chicken, diced
3 tbsp tomato basil sauce
3 tsp BBQ sauce
2 tbsp mixed frozen veg, blended
Or
3 slices each green, & red pepper & onion chopped or blended
§ In chopper, blend veggies, tomato sauce & bbq sauce.
§ Add chicken & noodles
§ Heat thoroughly in a 350 F oven for 20 – 30 minutes
GRILLED VEGETABLE KEBOBS
½ green pepper, cut in chunks
½ red pepper, cut in chunks
½ onion, cut in chunks
olive oil
§ Alternate chopped vegetables on wooden skewer (makes 2 skewers)
§ Brush with olive oil
§ Grill until vegetables are toasted lightly
HAIL CAESER CHICKEN STRIPS
2.5 oz Life Choices organic chicken strips
1 tbso light Caesar dressing
1 whole wheat tortilla, with romaine lettuce
or serve over garden tossed salad
§ Cook chicken strips as per instructions
§ For Wrap: Combine chicken strips, romaine lettuce, and light Caesar dressing and wrap in whole wheat tortilla
§ For Salad: Layer chicken strips over garden tossed salad and add light Caesar dressing
COUNTRY STYLE MASHED POTATOES
2 Potatoes, diced with skin left on
½ tsp light margarine
¼ cup low fat milk
§ Boil potatoes until tender
§ Mash potatoes with margarine and milk
§ Season to taste
SASSY VEGETARIAN OR STEAK ENCHILADAS WITH RICE
½ cup Spanish rice (see recipe above)
2 tbsp salsa (+ 1tbsp for topping)
½ tbsp fat free sour cream
1 tsp light cream cheese
1 tsp shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
1 tsp hot sauce
2 tbsp black beans, rinsed, drained & blended
2 tbsp water
1 tsp each garlic powder & chili powder
2 slices each red pepper, green pepper & onion blended
1 10” whole wheat tortilla
Option to add: 2.5oz steak, thinly sliced
§ In a skillet, sauté vegetables.
§ Blend the black beans, sautéed veggies, water, garlic & chili powder.
§ Combine the mixture and add steak if desired. Set aside
§ Blend salsa, sour cream, cream cheese, hot sauce & cheddar until smooth
§ Spread the cheese mixture over the tortilla.
§ Add the Spanish rice in the middle & top with the bean & vegetable mixture. Wrap.
§ Line the enchiladas in a sprayed pan & top with salsa & cheese
§ Bake at 350 F for 15 minutes or until heated thoroughly


