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Creamy Rice

February 24, 2012 admin Leave a comment

Velvety. Smooth. Rich. Creamy Rice !

8 servings
170 calories per serving

1 small onion, chopped
1/4 c fat free Zesty Italian Dressing
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
14.5 oz. vegetable broth
1 c frozen peas
2 c instant white rice, uncooked
4 oz. low fat cream cheese, at room temperature
1 t grated lemon zest
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c parmesan cheese

Heat a skillet and add dressing – heat 30 seconds. Then add onions and cook 5 minutes or until tender. Then add mushrooms and cook another 4 minutes or until tender. Add broth and peas and bring to a boil then stir in rice and cream cheese and cover. Remove from heat and let stand for 8 minutes then stir in zest, salt and pepper and parmesan.

Dinner, Italian, Sides

Italian Rice Salad

December 14, 2011 admin Leave a comment

This salad uses the artichoke marinade as the main ingredient in the dressing to it’s a snap to throw together. If you have fresh herbs on hand, thrown in a few tablespoons for added flavor. This side dish is perfect next to just about anything.

6 servings
192 calories per serving

6 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, liquid reserved
2 T lemon juice
1 t minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
3 c cooked white rice, chilled
15 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 oz. can pitted black olives, drained
Pam

Mix the artichoke marinade with the lemon juice, 1 t garlic, salt and pepper. Spray a sauté pan with Pam and cook 3 cloves minced garlic for 1 minute or until golden and fragrant. Mix artichokes, rice, tomatoes, garlic and olives and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Crock pot, Dinner, Turkey

Porcupine Meatballs (Crock Pot)

October 21, 2011 admin 2 Comments

Decadent tasting due to the creamy mushroom sauce, but low cal, low fat and a perfect weeknight dinner. This one gets filed with my ‘all time favs’ !

5 servings
142 calories per serving

¾ lb. lean ground beef or ground turkey
1 c skim milk
½ c raw long grain rice
1 onion, chopped
1 c breadcrumbs
¼ t pepper
½ pack of dry onion soup mix
1 can low fat cream of mushroom soup
½ c skim milk

Mix meat, 1 c milk, rice, onion, crumbs, soup mix, and pepper. Shape into meatballs and place in crock. Mix soup and ½ c milk and pour over the meatballs. Cover and cook on low 5 hours.

Dinner, Kid Friendly, Sides

Rice and Veggies

September 9, 2010 admin Leave a comment

Since your carbs and veggies are together in one dish, this recipe is a great side dish to complete a fish or chicken dish. It has just the right amount of veggies and a lovely mild flavor.

6 servings
147 calories per serving

1 T oil
1 c chopped onion
½ c chopped carrots
1/2 c chopped celery
½ c chopped red peppers
14.5 oz. chicken broth
1 ½ c Minute white rice, raw
1 c frozen peas
Salt and pepper to taste

Heat oil in skillet and sauté onions, carrots, celery, peppers, salt and pepper for 7 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil and stir in the rice and peas. Cover and simmer 5 minutes then remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes so liquid is absorbed.