A healthy trend
From Health magazineIf you’re like everyone these days, you’re trying to eat a little less meat to lighten up your diet or just save a few bucks. But how can you cook in a veggie-centric way and get all your nutrients? Enter The Meat Free Monday Cookbook, the brainchild of Paul McCartney and his daughters, fashion designer Stella McCartney and photographer Mary McCartney.
An offshoot of their Meat Free Monday campaign, the book shows how simple it is to go veggie one day a week. The recipes are built around produce, good fats, and alternative protein sources (whole grains, beans, soy, and nuts). Try one this Monday, or anytime you want a fresh, fast meal.
Watercress Soup with Toasted Almonds
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- Yield: Makes 3 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 bunches watercress, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup plus 3 TBSP fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
Preparation
- In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Add potatoes; sauté 3 minutes. Add broth; simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Add watercress to pan; cook 3 minutes, until wilted. In batches, purée soup in blender; return to pan. Whisk in 1/4 cup yogurt, salt, and pepper; reheat gently (do not boil). Serve with remaining 3 TBSP yogurt and almonds.
Low-cal cocktails
A delicious cocktail is the perfect way to unwind—until you see the
calorie count! Your favorite drinks can contain syrups, sugary mixers,
and a variety of diet no-no's.
That’s why we asked you—our creative readers—to send us your best light cocktail recipes. Here are our nine favorites so you can enjoy slim sips anytime you want.
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Edamame "Guacamole" With Chile-Dusted Pita Chips
Using edamame instead of avocados gives you 12 grams of protein, and
olive oil adds in heart-healthy fats. Toss in a dash of lime juice and
jalapeño, and you have a spicy, slimming snack.
Ingredients: Frozen edamame, olive oil, red onion, roasted red peppers, yellow bell pepper, limes, jalapeño, cilantro, parsley, pitas, chili powder
Sesame Seed-Crusted Salmon Burger With Yogurt Sauce
It’s not a summer cookout without seafood, so of course, this
to-die-for burger is a must for your menu. Ask your store’s seafood
counter to skin the salmon for you. Then you just chop, season, grill,
and serve.
Ingredients: Salmon fillet, baby spinach, panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), fresh lemon juice, fresh ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, sesame seeds, salt, black pepper, fat-free Greek yogurt, fresh dill, minced garlic, olive oil cooking spray, whole-wheat hamburger buns
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