Garlicky Baked Butternut Squash

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons minced parsley
• 2 tablespoons sugar free apple sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (or Spice Worlds minced garlic)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the parsley, apple sauce, garlic, salt and pepper and parmesan cheese. Add squash and toss to coat.
2. Transfer to an ungreased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until squash is just tender.

Hubby's Yum-O Meter

(scale of 1-10)

8.5

Nutritional Value Per Serving (1/6 of recipe):
Calories: 67
Fat: 1g
Carbs: 13g
Protein: 2g
Sodium: 306mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g

This is one of my new favorites! It was so good. I had been wanting to try a butternut squash recipe and this one was easy and super yummy! The original recipe, pre my tweeks, came from allrecipes.com I may try this with sweet potatoes too!

Easy Lo-Cal Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Heart Smart Bisquick
• 1 cup garden blend vegetable mix
• 2/3 cup frozen english peas and carrots
• 1 large can of low fat chicken breast (like Hormel 98% fat free chicken) (or you can use regular cooked chicken, but I was lazy when I made this and usually am, so I use the canned kind)
• 1 can 98% fat free cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (you can use other milks, but the nutritional value will be different from what I post)
• 1/4 cup egg substitute

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In an ungreased 9-inch pie plate, stir vegetables, chicken and soup. (I actually used a small square casserole dish.)
3. In a medium bowl, stil remaining ingredients until blended. Pour into pie plate. (or casserole dish! =))
4. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Hubby's Yum-O Meter

(scale from 1 to 10)

8

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Value per serving

Calories: 178

Fat: 4g

Carbs: 23g

Sodium: 773mg

Protein: 14g

Sugar: 3g

Fiber: 3g

I made this recipe my own by making a few changes to the original recipe that I found here. Next time I may use a little less of the crust to see if that will help make it a little more crispy or possibly leave it in the oven a little longer next time. The husband only gave it an 8, because he's not a huge chicken pot pie fan anyway. Hope you enjoy!

Turkey-Mushroom Burgers

Ingredients:

• 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, crust removed, torn in to peices
• 8 ounces white mushrooms, wiped clean
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound lean ground turkey (the nutrient value will reflect 93/7)
• 1/4 egg substitute
• 3 tbsp chopped dill (I used dill seed (cut to 1.5 tbsp), because it was what I had)
• 1 1/2 tbsp whole grain mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Directions:

1. Place bread in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. Transfer to a large bowl.
2. Pulse mushrooms in the food processor until finely chopped. (Unless your like me and dont realize the setting is at purree!)
3. Spray large skillet with non-stick cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and the mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and liquid has evaporated. Add to the breadcrumbs and let cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Preheat grill (or skillet in my case) to med-high heat.
5. Add ground turkey, egg, dill, mustard, salt and pepper to the mushroom mixture; mix well. With dampened hands, form the mixture into 8 patties (or 6 if you like them a little thicker).
6. Place on the grill or in the skillet and cook until no longer pick inside. Usually about 5-7 minutes per side.
7. Remove and place in bun with all the fixin's you desire! =)

Hubby’s Yum-O Meter:
(on a scale of 1-10)
10

Makes 8 Servings
Nutritional Value Per Serving (1 burger pattie)
Calories: 135
Fat: 5g
Sodium: 216mg
Carbs: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 17g

I got the original recipe from here, but I made a few changes in order to make it a little more lo-cal. These were some of the BEST turkey burgers I have ever eaten! Hope you enjoy!!

Steamy Creamy Squash Packet

Ingredients:

• 2 zucchini or yellow summer squash, stem ends removed
• 1/2 cup thinly licked onion (I opt not to use the onion and add a few more strips of the other vegetables instead. I do add a dash of onion powder for the taste)
• 2 tsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown- my fav!)
• 1/8 tsp. dried oregano
• dash each of salt and black pepper, or more to taste
• 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic
• 1 wedge The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Thinly slice each zucchini/squash lengthwise, forming wide, flat strips. Cut strips in half width wise and set aside.
3. Lay a large piece of heavy-duty foil on a baking sheet and spray with nonstick spray.
4. Place sliced zucchini/squash and onion in the center of the foil. Top veggies with two evenly spaced dollops of butter.
5. Sprinkle with oregano, salt and pepper. Top with garlic.
6. Place another large piece of foil over the veggies. Fold together and seal all four edges of the foil pieces, forming a well-sealed packet.
7. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until veggies are tender. *This recipe can also be done on the grill.
8. Let cool slightly. Cut packet to let release steam before opening it entirely. (CAREFUL-steam may be hot!!) Empty into a bowl and set aside.
9. Place cheese wedge into a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave for 20 seconds. Stir until smooth.
10. Add to veggies and toss gently to coat. If you like, add additional salt and pepper to taste. ENJOY!!

Makes 2 servings.

Nutritional Value Per Serving (1/2 of recipe about 1 cup):
Calories: 80
Fat: 3g
Carbs: 11g
Sodium: 233mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 3.5g
WW Points® value: 1

Hubby’s Yum-O Meter:
10!
(on a scale from 1-10)

This recipe is SO good!! I have even gotten someone who never eats vegetables to try it and they liked it! Its simple and SUPER yummy to your tummy!! Notice the '10'? There have only been like 2 other recipes ever that have received a 10, so that should tell you something!

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