Saturday, January 7, 2017

Tuscan Turkey and White Bean Skillet

Tuscan Turkey and White Bean Skillet 
Makes 6 servings 
Ingredients: 
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 pound turkey breast cutlets, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
2 teaspoons coconut oil, divided
1 can (about 15 ounces) no salt added navy beans or Great Northern beans, rinse and drained
1 can (about 14 ounces) fire roasted diced tomatoes
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 
Preparation:
1. Combine 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, garlic salt and 1/4 teaspoon peppers in small bowl; mix well and sprinkle over turkey
2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half of turkey; cook 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked through (165*F). Transfer to large platter and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 1 teaspoon of oil and other half of turkey
3. Add beans, tomatoes, remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to same skillet. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. To serve; spoon bean mixture over and around turkey. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.


Saturday, December 31, 2016

New Years Drinks: Pomegranate and Prosecco Spritzer

Pomegranate and Prosecco Spritzer

Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins

Author: Beachbody
Serves: 1 serving

Ingredients:
1½ fl. oz. unsweetened pomegranate (or cranberry) juice, chilled
4 fl. oz. prosecco, chilled
Fresh pomegranate seeds (arils) (for garnish; optional)

Instructions:
Place pomegranate juice and prosecco in a champagne flute; mix gently to blend.
Garnish drink with pomegranate seeds if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 95
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 9 mg
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: o g
Sugars: 5 g
Protein: 0 g

Containers: 1 Yellow

Friday, December 30, 2016

New Years Recipes: Lime Ginger Fizz


Lime Ginger Fizz

Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins

Author: Beachbody
Serves: 1 serving

Ingredients:
2 fl. oz. fresh lime juice, chilled
1 fl. oz. Honey Ginger Simple Syrup, chilled
4 fl. oz. prosecco, chilled
1 thin slice lime (for garnish; optional)

Instructions:
Place lime juice, simple syrup, and prosecco in a champagne flute; mix gently to blend.
Garnish drink with lime slice, if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 126
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 8 mg
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Fiber: 0 g
Sugars: 10 g
Protein: 0 g


New Years Drink Recipes: Fruity Champagne Punch

Fruity Champagne Punch

Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins

Author: Beachbody
Serves: 10 servings, approx. 6 fl. oz. each

Ingredients:
Ice
1 (750 ml) bottle brut champagne, chilled
1½ fl. oz. brandy
1½ fl. oz. Cointreau
1 (1 liter) bottle soda water
¼ medium pineapple, skin and core removed, cut into slices
1 medium orange, cut in half, cut into thin slices
¼ cup fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Instructions:
Place ice in a large punch bowl.
Add champagne, brandy, Cointreau, and soda water; mix well.
Add pineapple and orange; mix gently to blend.
Serve punch in champagne flutes (or punch glasses); garnish with mint leaves.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 91
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 22 mg
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugars: 9 g
Protein: 0 g

Containers: 1 Yellow



Thursday, December 29, 2016

21 Day Fix Approved New Years Drinks - Savory Michelada

Wit new years coming up, I will be posting some awesome 21 day fix approved drinks.  Here is he first:  Savory Michelada:

Savory Michelada Cocktail
 


Prep time
Total time
 
Author: 
Serves: 8 servings, approx. 8 fl. oz. each
Ingredients
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin slices (reserve 4 slices for garnish)
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into thin slices (reserve 4 slices for garnish)
  • 12 fl. oz. fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup all-natural steak sauce
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper
  • Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) (to taste; optional)
  • 40 fl. oz. lager beer (like Pacifico)
  • 1 lime, thinly sliced
Instructions
  1. Place bell peppers and lime juice in a large pitcher; muddle until well mixed.
  2. Add steak sauce, pepper, and salt (if desired); mix well. Refrigerate, covered, for 4 hours, or overnight.
  3. Add lime juice mixture evenly to each of eight highball glasses; top slowly and evenly beer; mix gently to blend.
  4. Garnish each drink with half slice each of red and yellow bell peppers and a lime slice.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 98
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 154 mg
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugars: 3 g
Protein: 1 g


New Years Recipes: Red Wine Ginger & Berry Cocktail

New Year's Recipe #3:

Red Wine, Ginger, and Berry Cocktail

Prep time: 3 hours 10 mins
Total time: 3 hours 10 mins

Author: Beachbody
Serves: 12 servings, approx. 6 fl. oz. each

Ingredients:
1 (750 ml bottle) fruity red wine
4 fl. oz. citrus flavored vodka
6 fl. oz. unsweetened pomegranate juice
2 fl. oz. blackberry liqueur
1 cup Honey Ginger Simple Syrup
Sliced Strawberries (for garnish; optional)
Blackberries (for garnish; optional)
Raspberries (for garnish; optional)
28 fl. oz. soda water
24 Mixed Berry Ice Cubes

Instructions:
Combine wine, vodka, pomegranate juice, liqueur, and simple syrup in a large pitcher; mix well. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, or until chilled.
Place a slice of strawberry, a blackberry, and a raspberry on a toothpick. Repeat so that you have 12 garnished toothpicks. Set aside.
Slowly add soda water to wine mixture; mix well.
Place 2 ice cubes in a serving glass; top with cocktail and a garnished toothpick. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 156
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 17 mg
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugars: 17 g

Containers: 1 ½ Yellow



Thursday, December 22, 2016

21 Day Fix Pumpkin Cheesecake

One of my favorite things about this time of year is pumpkin cheesecake!!  I do not however love the calories and ingredients.  Here is a cleaned up, 21 day fix approved version:

21 Day Fix Pumpkin Cheesecake:

Ingredients:
2 cups cottage cheese (2%)
1/2 cup nonfat greek yogurt
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
2 eggs
3 Tbsp. almond flour
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. stevia
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
Zest of orange (or lemon)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray 7-8" pie pan with coconut oil spray.
2. In a blender, blend cottage cheese until smooth. Once smooth add the remaining ingredients and blend all together until smooth.
3. Put ingredients in pie pan. You can make a swirl with the cinnamon in the pie if desired.
4. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are pulling away from the pan.
5. Refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight.
6. Top with your favorite toppings.