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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Bacon Topped Petite Turkey Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce

Bacon Topped Petite Turkey Meatloaf with BBQ Sauce

Servings: 5 Serving Size: 1 loaf • Old Points: 6 pts • Points+: 7 pts
Calories: 259 • Fat: 10 g • Carbs: 17 g • Fiber: 1.2 g • Protein: 25 g • Sugar: 7.6 g
Sodium: 940 mg

Ingredients:
3/4 cup grated zucchini, all moisture squeezed dry with paper towel
2 tbsp onion, minced
2 tbsp diced red pepper
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Kansas City BBQ Sauce
1 large egg
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
1.3 lb raw 93% lean ground turkey
5 slices center cut bacon, cut in half
2 1/2 tbsp BBQ Sauce


Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°. Lightly spray a petite loaf pan with oil (if you don't have a petite loaf pan you could use a muffin tin).

In a large bowl, mix the zucchini, onion, red pepper, breadcrumbs, BBQ sauce, egg, paprika and salt. Add the turkey and combine until mixed through.

Create 5 equal loafs and place them into the loaf pan. Place the 2 bacon halves over each loaf and top each with 1/2 tbsp additional BBQ sauce.

Bake about 25 minutes or until cooked through.


Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Indian Chicken Coconut Curry


Indian Chicken Coconut Curry

Add some pep to your chicken with a flavorful blend of aromatic spices and coconut milk.

(SERVES 4)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped fine
2 Tbsp. finely chopped ginger
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. fennel seeds
1 tsp. mustard seeds
1 tsp. chili flakes
7 tsp. turmeric
3 tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 cup light sour cream
Kosher salt
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
1 lime
Small bunch cilantro leaves

1/ Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until light golden brown. Add ginger, cumin, fennel, mustard, chili and turmeric. Cook spices until they begin to pop.

2/ Add tomatoes, coconut milk and sour cream, and bring to a simmer. If sauce is too thick, add a little water. Season with salt.

3/ Add chicken and cook until it's no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes.

4/ Serve over brown rice or flat bread, or alone. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): 272 calories, 28 g protein, 5 g carbs, 15 g fat, 1 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 90 mg sodium

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