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26
Jul
Low GI Dinner – Turkey Ratatouille
Published in low-gi-recipes
Turkey Ratatouille
Recipe Notes
Turkey adds a twist to the classic French ratatouille, a blend of sautéed fresh eggplant, zucchini, peppers, onions and tomatoes. Eggplant offers a host of nutrients including potassium and fiber. Be sure to get at least 3 to 5 servings of veggies daily.
Ingredients:
3/4 pound turkey breast tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive or [...]
Tags: eggplant, healthy eating, low gi, low gi dinner, low gi recipe, turkey, turkey ratatouille, zucchin
23
Jul
Lamb Chops in Blackberry-Red Wine Sauce
Recipe Notes
Here’s a recipe for a special dinner. This blackberry sauce makes a flavorful sauce for grilled or broiled chicken, pork, lamb or any other white meat entree.
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons oil
1 large pear, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped (about 1 1/3 cups)
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup fresh blackberries or Cascadian Farm® frozen [...]
Tags: blackberry red wine sauce, blackberry sauce, healthy low gi eating, lamb chops, low gi, low gi dinner, low gi recipe, red wine sauce
29
Apr
Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Published in low-gi-recipes
Recipe Notes
This chicken pasta is flavorful and easy to make. The garlic, rosemary, beans, red pepper, parmesan cheese and spinach mixed together is a flavorful mixture.
Ingredients:
2 oz Barilla Plus penne pasta
2 chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4″ thickness
Salt and pepper
1 tsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1 cup cannellini beans, rinsed
2 tbsp diced [...]
Tags: diet, healthy eating, low gi dinner, pasta salad, tuscan chicken, weight loss
28
Apr
Mexican Beef Taco Salad
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Mexican Beef Taco Salad
Recipe Notes
Use salsa, guacamole and turkey instead of salad dressing and beef to make it more traditional and much healthier for you. Sautee chopped onions and green peppers with the beef.
Ingredients:
1 pound 85% lean ground beef
1 package (3/4 ounce) taco seasoning
1/4 cup water
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 can (11 ounces) corn, drained
2 [...]
Tags: beef taco salad, diet, healthy eating, low gi, low gi dinner, low gi recipe, mexican salad, weight loss
27
Apr
Mustard and Brown Sugar – Rubbed Salmon
Recipe Notes
Brown sugar rubbed salmon is one of the best kept secrets of foodies. The sugar caramelizes into a shiny glaze, creating picture perfect salmon that tastes outrageous.
Leftovers? If you made extra salmon, turn it into a dynamite salad: Just flake the salmon and toss it with a little [...]
Tags: diet, healthy eating, low gi, low gi dinner, low gi recipe, mustard and brown sugar, salmon, weight loss
26
Apr
Seared Sirloin With Shrooms
Recipe Notes
Everyone likes a great healthy steak! These sirloin steaks fit the billing with a vibrant taste with the blending of the chicken stock, garlic and the added mushrooms. Enjoy the many health benefits of the mushrooms.
Ingredients:
2 sirloin steaks (6 ounces each)
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon olive [...]
Tags: diet, healthy eating, low gi, low gi dinner, low gi recipe, seared sirloin with shrooms, sirloin steak, weight loss
25
Apr
Low – Fat Crockpot Beef Stroganoff
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Recipe Notes
Low- fat Crockpot Beef Stroganoff is a classic Russian dish that has proved its delicious worth time and time again. The dish consisting of strips of lean beef sautéed and served in a sour-cream sauce with onions and mushrooms.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs lean beef stew meat, cut into 1″ cubes
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 [...]
Tags: crockpot beef stroganoff, diet, healthy eating, Low Fat Dinner, low gi dinner, weight loss
25
Apr
Low GI Recipe – Mexican Lasagna
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Mexican Lasagna
Recipe Notes
Corn tortillas create a tender layer that’s so delicious filled with chicken, cheese, and salsa. So rich, it’s a meal in itself except for maybe some sangria.
Calcium, from dairy foods like milk, buttermilk and cheese can help build bones. Look for low-fat or part-skim varieties of cheese when you can.
Ingredients:
1 pound boneless, skinless [...]
Tags: calcium, diet, healthy eating, low gi, low gi dinner, low gi recipe, mexican lasagna, weight loss
18
Apr
Grilled Salmon with Red Wine Butter
Recipe Notes
This is a great Low GI base for suggested sides such as the Salad with Peas and Mint or any salad with your choice of vegetables and a Low-GI salad dressing or asparagus. Enjoy all the health benefits of fish and fish oils.
Ingredients:
1 shallot, minced
1/2 cup red wine
1/4 [...]
Tags: diet, fish, grilled salmon, healthy eating, low carb, low gi, low gi dinner, low gi grilling, low gi recipe, red wine sauce, weight loss
