Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Light healthy dinner ideas/recipes?

Anyone got any light and healthy dinner ideas and recipes?Light healthy dinner ideas/recipes?
The Eat Better America profile on Tablespoon.com is a list of a bunch of healthy recipes (snacks, lunches, dinners).





Here is one of the dinner recipes I think looks pretty good:





Lemon-Pepper Pasta and Asparagus


2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (4 ounces)


1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil


1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)


1 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces


1 teaspoon grated lemon peel


1/2 teaspoon salt


1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper


3 tablespoons lemon juice


1 can (15 to 16 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained


Freshly ground pepper, if desired








1 Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.





2 While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper, asparagus, lemon peel, salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in oil, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.





3 Stir lemon juice and beans into vegetable mixture. Cook until beans are hot. Add pasta; toss. Sprinkle with pepper.Light healthy dinner ideas/recipes?
Veg stir-fry, use any veg you like, chopped. fresh garlic, ginger,chili, heat wok with spray oil stir fry garlic, ginger and chili add a little water to stop it from sticking. Add veg, soy sauce and a splash of terryakey sauce (optional) and a little fresh coriander, serve with wholegrain rice or noodles. very healthy and tasty. Add some chicken or prawns or nuts to the veg for a very filling dinner.
Chicken or fish with a tossed salad with a light dressing. I have been making pasta salads also with the fresh produce being in season. I also make won-ton soup just because I love it and feel it is good at anytime and for any meal.
turkey wrap, with a whole wheat tortilla, lettuce, tomato, and a little mozzarella cheese. maybe have a fruit salad along with it. filling and healthy.
Grilled chicken salad.

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