Enjoy These "Lightened Up" Recipes

Check these revamped recipes out, and let me know what you think!

...How about dessert first?

"Lightened Up" (Low Fat/Low Cholesterol) Tiramisu

 

Ingredients:

• 3 egg yolks
• ½ cup egg beaters
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 pound light cream cheese
• 1 and ½ cups espresso
• 24 ladyfingers
• 2 teaspoons rum
• ¼ cup shaved chocolate
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

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TOTAL: 300 cal/serving (serves 10)

1. Beat eggs and sugar together, until thick and pale.
2. Add cheese and beat until smooth.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of espresso and mix until combined.
4. In a small shallow dish, mix remaining espresso and rum.
5. Dip each ladyfinger into mixture–only about 5 seconds to avoid getting soggy
6. Arrange in 13x9 baking dish–break in half to fill bottom if needed.
7. Spread half the cheese mixture over ladyfingers. Arrange another layer of soaked ladyfingers, and top with remaining cheese mixture.
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hours, and up to 8 hours.
9. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings before serving.

Lasagna

 

Ingredients:

Lightened Up

• 1 pound ground beef [90/10 ground sirloin]
• 1 32-ounce tub low-fat ricotta cheese [called “light”]
• 1 large jar tomato sauce [Classico tomato and basil]
• 2 eggs
• Parsley
• ½ cup 2% fat (low fat) shredded mozzarella
• No boil lasagna noodles
• ½ cup mushrooms
• ½ cup shredded carrots
• ½ cup finely zucchini
• ½ cup onions
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese

CALORIES PER SERVING: (12 per recipe): 390 calories

1. Brown the meat, then add the veggies and sauté.
2. Add the red sauce at let simmer.
3. Make the cheese mix (separate bowl)- mix ricotta, parmesan cheese, and parsley together.
4. Layer: Meat sauce, noodles, cheese mix, top with ½ cup mozzarella.
5. Bake at 375° for about 45 minutes until golden brown (cheese is crispy and golden).

Standing Rib Roast with Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes

 

Preparation:

• Coat liberally with coarse salt and pepper.
• Cook the bottom round roast at 450° for 10 minutes.
• Lower heat to 250° and roast 15-30 minutes per pound for internal temp to 125°-130° for medium rare or 135°-145° for medium
• Let stand before carving–for at least 20 minutes–cover loosely with foil.

Lightened Up

• 1 Bottom Round Roast
• Salt and Pepper

6 ounce serving

Cook as indicated above.

Ingredients:

• 8 medium Yukon gold potatoes
• 2 ounces butter (1/4 stick)
• ½ cup whole milk
• Salt-pepper

135 calories for 1/8th recipe (one potato)

• ½ cup steamed green veggies: Brussel sprouts or broccoli

TOTAL CALORIES PER PLATE: 550 calories

Roasted Chicken and Couscous

 

Lightened Up

Preparation:

1. Make a paste of the seasoning and olive oil, and rub into chicken breasts.
2. Roast for 30 minutes at 350°.
3. Serve with couscous or baked potato. (Limit the starchy vegetables to ONE per meal!)

• 6 medium chicken breasts (bone in)
• Poultry Seasoning, Garlic Powder, Paprika
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper

CHICKEN: 250 calories per serving

• Enjoy the cup of couscous OR baked potato, but limit to one starch.
• Replace the "naked" baked potato (or couscous) with 1 cup steamed mixed green beans and carrots.

TOTAL PER PLATE: 500 calories (chicken, couscous, vegetables)