Found on Glamour.com:White Bean Tuna Salad
- 1/2 yellow, red or green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups lettuce or spinach
- 1/2 cup canned white beans (rinsed)
- 4 oz. tuna (canned in water, drained)
- Chopped scallions or green onions, to taste
- 2 tbsp. lemon balsamic vinaigrette (any low-fat vinaigrette will do)
What to do
Combine veggies and beans in a salad bowl, pile tuna on top, garnish with scallions and top with vinaigrette.
Makes one serving.
Calories per serving: 390
Simple Stir-Fry
- 4 oz. shrimp, peeled and rinsed (thawed under warm water if frozen)
- 2 cups of your favorite veggies, such as asparagus, snap peas, carrots, peppers and mushrooms (chopped)
- 1/4 onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp. hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup low-fat chicken broth
- 1/2 cup brown rice, prepared
What to do
Combine shrimp, veggies, onion and garlic in a skillet or wok; drizzle hoisin sauce and chicken broth over the top; saute until veggies are tender and shrimp turns pink. Serve with half a cup of brown rice on the side.
Makes one serving.
Calories per serving: 360
Chicken and Grapefruit Salad
- 2 cups chopped butter lettuce
- 1/2 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 oz. almonds
- 4 oz. chicken, grilled and sliced
- 2 tbsp low-fat poppy seed dressing
What to do
Place the lettuce in a salad bowl, top with grapefruit, avocado, almonds and sliced chicken. Drizzle with dressing and enjoy!
Makes one serving.
Calories per serving: 395
Chicken With Apricot Sauce
- 2 tbsp. apricot jam
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup wild rice, cooked
- 1 cup steamed green beans
What to do
Broil or grill the chicken breast; mix jam, soy sauce and mustard in a saucepan over low heat until warm, then spoon over chicken. Serve with wild rice and steamed green beans.
Makes one serving.
Calories per serving: 360
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