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Biggie973
06-19-12, 12:02 pm
Strawberry Salsa
Grab fresh ingredients for homemade salsa. Add fruit, like strawberries, to jazz up that everyday chicken dish!
Ingredients

* 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced lengthwise
* 1/2 cup diced sweet yellow onion
* 1 medium tomato, diced
* 1 medium jalapeņo, chopped
* 2 tbsp diced garlic
* 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
* 2 tbsp sugar-free sweetener
* 1/4 cup water
* Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, stir.
2. Cover and chill until serving time

Nutrition Facts
Serves 4
Amount per serving
Calories 42
Total Fat0g
Total Carb9g
Protein

Beet Pancakes
Beets are one of nature's super foods; they're rich in fiber, antioxidants and folic acids. Try some fresh beets in your pancakes for some fun flavor and color!
Ingredients

* 1/2 cup fresh beets, boiled and cut into cubes
* 1/4 cup oat bran
* 1/2 tsp baking soda
* 3 egg whites
* 1 scoop vanilla whey protein

Directions

1. Place all the ingredients into a blender and puree until well mixed.
2. Pour the mixture onto a greased griddle or pan over medium heat until bubbles form on the surface, then turn over and cook until dark golden brown.
3. Serve with sugar-free syrup.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 247
Total Fat 4g
Total Carb 26g
Protein 37g

Baked Kale With Peanut Green Tea Dressing
Vegetarian bodybuilders can find a wide variety of protein sources and green leafy vegetables at the farmer's market. Kale makes an absolutely mouth-watering treat when it's baked and topped with a delicious dressing. Stop chomping your Caesar salad; try this sweet and savory recipe instead!
Ingredients

* 4 cups chopped kale
* 1/4 cup fat free Greek yogurt
* 2 tbsp natural crunchy peanut butter
* 1/4 cup brewed green tea

Directions For Kale

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Spread kale on greased cookie sheet
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
4. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly crispy
5. Remove from cookie sheet and top with dressing

Directions For Dressing

1. Combine yogurt, peanut butter and green tea in a blender
2. Mix until well combined
3. Pour mixture in small bowl and chill until serving time

Nutrition Facts
Serves 2
Amount per serving
Calories 150
Total Fat 8g
Total Carb 18g
Protein 12g

Sweet Potato Deviled Eggs
From the White Batus to the Purple Japanese, sweet potato varieties are abundant at farmer's markets. Discover your favorite and try this amazing, fat-free deviled egg recipe!
Ingredients

* 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
* 1/4 cup mashed sweet potato
* 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
* Cinnamon, for garnish

Directions

1. Cut peeled eggs in half lengthwise and discard the yolks
2. Combine the sweet potato and Greek yogurt in a small bowl and mix well
3. Spoon the sweet potato filling into egg whites
4. Sprinkle tops with cinnamon
5. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving

Nutrition Facts
Calories 110
Total Fat 0g
Total Carb 10g
Protein 18g

Sweet 'n Spicy Gazpacho With Shrimp
Enjoy fresh ingredients in a soup. This festive and healthy gazpacho recipe is a refreshing summer treat!
Ingredients

* 1 medium tomato, diced
* 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
* 1/4 cup red wine vinagarette
* 1/4 cup water
* 1/2 apple, chopped
* 1 tsp. cayenne
* 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
* 3 oz. chilled shrimp, cooked and peeled

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients, except the shrimp, in a blender and puree until smooth.
2. Top the mixture with shrimp and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 170
Total Fat 1g
Total Carb 16g
Protein 20g