Archive for the 'Low Calorie Vegetarian Recipes' Category

Sunday Morning Hash Brown Potatoes

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2       lbs   russet potatoes or other   baking potatoes, cooked, peeled and finely diced (or grated, about 3 cups)
3     tablespoons grated onions
3/4     teaspoon salt
1/8     teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2     tablespoons olive oil
DIRECTION:
1. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, salt and pepper and mix well.
2. Heat the oil in […]

Hawaiian Smoothie

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
3 min 3 min prep
Change to: 10 oz servings US Metric
1     cup pineapple juice, unsweetened
1     cup crushed pineapple (fresh or use one 8 oz. can)
2     tablespoons apricot jam
1 (12     ounce) package silken lite firm tofu (Mori-Nu makes this)
1     ripe banana
DIRECTION:
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender. Whip until smooth.
2. Chill […]

Asian Noodles and Broccoli

Monday, November 12th, 2007

30 min 15 min prep
Change to: servings US Metric
1     lb broccoli
1     lb dry pasta (linguine or fettucine)
2     tablespoons dark sesame oil (toasted)
1     tablespoon light olive oil
2     minced garlic cloves
1     teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1     lb firm tofu, drained and cut into cubes
6     tablespoons soy sauce
3     tablespoons rice […]

Italian Veggie Rolls

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS
* 1 cup chopped mushrooms
* 1 onion, chopped
* 1 cup sliced carrots
* 1 cup green peas
* 1 cup chopped broccoli
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1/4 cup dry red wine
* 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
* 1 egg
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
* 1 (26 ounce) jar […]

Brick-Oven Pizza (Brooklyn Style)

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS
* 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
* 1/4 cup warm water
* 1 cup cold water
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 3 cups bread flour
*
* 6 ounces low moisture mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
* 1/2 cup no salt added canned crushed tomatoes
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
* 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
* 6 leaves fresh […]

Blueberry Ice Cream

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

Ingredients :
4    cup    picked over blueberries
1    cup    sugar
the zest of 1 navel orange removed in strips with a vegetable peeler
2    tbl    Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
3    tbl    fresh lemon juice
1/2    tsp    vanilla
1/8    tsp    salt
2    cup    heavy cream
1    cup    half-and-half
Method :
* In a large saucepan combine the blueberries, the sugar, the zest, and 1/4 cup […]

Ben and Jerry’s Sweet Ice Cream Base

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Ingredients :
2    cup    Light cream
1    cup    Sweetened condensed milk, cold
Method :
* Whisk the light cream and the sweetened condensed milk together in a mixing bowl until blended.
* Makes 1 quart.
* This recipe makes a less creamy, less rich ice cream. Ben likes the slightly cooked flavor of the sweetened condensed milk.
* Note: This is a […]

Watermelon Sherbet

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Ingredients :
5    cup    Watermelon, seeded & cubed
3/4    cup    Sugar
1    tbl    Lemon Juice
1    env    Unflavored Gelatin
1/4    cup    Water
12    oz    Evaporated Milk
Method :
* Combine first 3 ingredients; cover and chill 30 minutes. Place watermelon mixture in container of an electric blender or food processor. Top with cover, and process until smooth; set aside. Sprinkle gelatin over water […]

Blackberry Coconut Cookies

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Ingredients :
3 1/4    cup    Flour
1    tsp    Soda
1    tsp    Salt
1/2    cup    Shortening
1/2    cup    Butter
1    cup    Brown sugar
2    x    Eggs
1/2    cup    Water
2    cup    Flaked cocoanut
1    tsp    Almond extract
Blackberry jam
Method :
* Measure flour. Add soda and salt; blend in well. Cream shortening, sugars and eggs thoroughly. add water and almond extract and mix well. Blend in flour mixture. […]

Blackberry Chill

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Ingredients :
2    oz    Blackberry Schnapps
2/3    x    lemonade mix
1/3    x    pineapple juice
Method :
* Ice (shake) // rocks or blended // frozen
* (for shots add 1/2 amount of mixes)