Diva of the Net Recipe Book

Low Calorie Foods

VERY VEGGIE OMELET

1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 Tablespoon butter or stick margarine
1 small zucchini, chopped
3/4 cup chopped tomato
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 egg whites
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

In a large non-stick skillet, sauté onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Add the zucchini, tomato, oregano and pepper. Cook and stir for 5-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid is nearly evaporated. Set aside and keep warm. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites, water, cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form. Place egg substitute in another bowl; fold in egg white mixture. Pour into a 10-inch ovenproof skillet coated with non-stick cooking spray. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-10 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Spoon vegetable mixture over one side; sprinkle with half of the cheese. To fold, score middle of omelet with a sharp knife; fold omelet over filling. Transfer to a warm platter. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cut in half to serve.

Yield: 2 servings (half of omelet)
Nutrition Information: 197 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 2g fiber

Submitted by Diva Deanna

BISCUITS & TURKEY SAUSAGE GRAVY

For Biscuits: Follow directions for "drop biscuits"
on the Bisquick Light box, using skim milk.
Yield: 11 equal sized biscuits.

For Turkey Sausage Gravy:
5 oz. raw ground turkey breakfast sausage
2 cups skim milk
2 Tablespoons flour
Dash of salt and pepper
Brown turkey sausage in medium non-stick skillet. Add flour and stir quickly over
medium heat. Slowly add milk. Bring to simmer, stirring until thickened. Add salt and pepper; stir.
Yield: 4 servings of gravy.
One serving is 1 biscuit and 1/2 cup gravy.

Submitted by Diva Deanna

EASY CHEESE LASAGNA

1 jar (28 oz.) garlic flavored light spaghetti sauce, or any other flavor you like
6 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 container (15 oz.) fat free-ricotta cheese
1-2 cups sliced or chopped raw vegetables such as fresh spinach leaves, fresh mushroom
slices, onion, broccoli, or bell pepper
1 package (8 oz.) shredded 2% skim mozzarella/smoky provolone cheese (or just plain
mozzarella cheese)
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 11x7-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking
spray. Spread 1/3 of the sauce on bottom of dish; arrange 3 noodles in a single layer
over sauce. Top with another 1/3 of the sauce, all of the ricotta cheese and
vegetables, and 1/2 of the mozzarella/provolone cheese, then remaining noodles in
a single layer. Spread evenly with remaining sauce.

2. Cover dish with foil; bake until noodles are tender and mixture is piping hot, about
1 hour. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella/provolone cheese; bake uncovered 5
minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Yield: 6 servings
Nutrition Information: 301 calories, 7.2g fat, 4.6g fiber

Submitted by Diva Deanna

STIR-FRY STEAK AND VEGETABLES

1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
1 cup water
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
10 ounces boneless beef sirloin steak
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 medium tomatoes, cut into eighths
1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups hot cooked rice

In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, bouillon, water and soy sauce; set aside. Cut steak
thinly across the grain, then cut slices in half; set aside. In a non-stick skillet or
wok, stir-fry green pepper, onion and garlic in oil for 4 minutes; remove and set aside.
Add meat; stir-fry for 4-6 minutes.
Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or
until thickened. Add tomatoes, water chestnuts and green pepper mixture; cook and stir
until heated through. Sprinkle with pepper. Serve over rice.

Yield: 4 servings (1-1/2 cups meat mixture with 1 cup rice)
Nutrition Information: 469 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 5g fiber

Submitted by Diva Deanna

CHICKEN STROGANOFF

1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
2 Tablespoons butter or stick margarine
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch strips
1/4 cup browning sauce (like Kitchen Bouquet)
1-1/3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, divided
1 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium beef broth
2 Tablespoons ketchup
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup (8 oz.) fat-free sour cream
6 cups cooked no-yolk noodles
In a large non-stick skillet, sauté mushrooms and onion in butter until browned. Add 1
cup broth, wine or additional broth, ketchup, garlic and salt. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Combine flour and remaining 1/3 cup broth until smooth; stir into chicken mixture. Add
reserved mushroom mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until
thickened. Reduce heat to low. Stir in sour cream; heat through (do not boil). Serve
over noodles.

Yield: 6 servings (1 cup chicken mixture with 1 cup noodles)
Nutrition Information: 535 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 4g fiber

Submitted by Diva Deanna

ZUCCHINI CRUST PIZZA

3 cups shredded zucchini
3/4 cup egg substitute
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 small tomatoes, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup julienned green pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
3 Tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

In a bowl, combine zucchini and egg substitute; mix well. Add flour and salt; stir
well. Spread onto the bottom of a 12-inch pizza pan coated with nonstick cooking
spray. Bake at 450 degrees for 8 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees. Sprinkle with
mozzarella, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, oregano, basil and Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until onion is tender and cheese is melted.

Yield: 6 slices
Nutrition Information: 190 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 2g fiber

Submitted by Diva Deanna

BASIL SHRIMP FETTUCINE

8 oz. uncooked fettucine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup each chopped sweet yellow and red pepper
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tablespoons olive or canola oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (12 oz.) fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 Tablespoons minced fresh basil, or 2 teaspoons dried basil

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a non-stick skillet,
sauté the onion, peppers and garlic in oil until tender. In a small bowl,
combine flour and milk until smooth. Add to vegetable mixture.
Stir in the seasonings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes
or until thickened.Reduce heat; add shrimp and basil. Simmer,
uncovered, for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain pasta;
place in a large bowl.Add shrimp mixture and toss to coat.

Yield: 6 servings (1-1/4 cup each)
Nutrition Information: 306 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 2g fiber

Submitted by Diva Deanna

SASSY MEATLOAF

1 pound lean ground beef (10% or less fat) or lean ground turkey
1-1/4 cups low-sodium medium heat salsa
3/4 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1 carrot, shredded
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped mushrooms

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In large bowl, combine the five ingredients listed above. Shape into loaf pan.
3. Bake until browned and knife inserted into center comes out clean and hot, about 1
hour 5 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Yield: 6 slices
Variation: Use mild or hot salsa
Leftovers: Crumble a serving, warmed, onto a lettuce salad for a quick taco salad. Use
additional salsa for dressing.

Submitted by Diva Deanna

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

2 medium carrots, diced
1/2 cup diced celery
1 medium onion, diced
1/4 cup julienned sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper
2 Tablespoons olive or canola oil
1 medium zucchini, diced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
1 cup uncooked couscous
1-1/2 cups chicken broth

In a large skillet, sauté the carrots, celery, onion and peppers in oil for 5-6 minutes
or until crisp-tender. Add the next five ingredients; mix well.
Stir in the couscous. Add broth; bring to a boil.
Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5-8 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings (1-1/4 cups each)
Nutrition Information: 272 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 4g fiber

Submitted by Diva Deanna

POTATOES WITH BEANS 'N' PASTA

3/4 pound small red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tablespoons olive or canola oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked tube pasta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Add 1 inch of water to a large saucepan; add the potatoes and beans. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, in
a large non-stick skillet, sauté peppers and garlic in oil for 3 minutes. Stir in the
broth, lemon juice, basil, parsley, lemon peel, salt and pepper. Cook over
low heat for 2 minutes. Drain potatoes and beans. Add potatoes,
beans and pasta to pepper mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Yield: 8 servings (1/2 cup each)
Nutrition Information: 154 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 3g fiber

Submitted by Diva Deanna

CREAMY DIJON GREEN BEANS

6 teaspoons reduced calorie margarine
6 teaspoons flour
1 1/2 cups skim milk
6 Tablespoons fat-free sour cream
6 teaspoons Dijon mustard
9 cups (3 cans) hot cooked green beans, drained

In a large saucepan, melt margarine. Add flour; coo and stir for 1 minute. Stirring
constantly, add milk and cook on low for 4 minutes. Add sour cream and mustard. Blend
with beans.

Yield: 6 servings

Submitted by Diva Deanna

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1/4 cup fat-free or lowfat sour cream
2 tablespoons reduced calorie stick margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash of ground white pepper

Place potatoes and garlic in saucepan, add water to cover. Cook until tender, about 20
minutes. Drain, return to pan, beat until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and
beat until blended.

Yield: 4 servings (1 cup each)

Submitted by Diva Deanna

ARTICHOKE AND TOMATO PASTA SALAD

6oz. uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) noodles
1 can (14-16 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained and halved (not oil-packed)
1 cup chopped ripe plum (roma) tomato
1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon lemon or lime juice
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

1. Cook noodles according to package directions; rinse under cold running water, drain
well, and set aside.
2. In large bowl, combine remaining ingredients except cheese; add noodles and toss to
coat. Refrigerate for about 1 hour; serve sprinkled with cheese.
(Note: This is even better when sprinkled with a few pine nuts.)

Yield: 6 servings
Nutrition Information: 171 calories, 4.7g fat, 0.7g fiber

Submitted by Diva Deanna

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD

1-1/2 pounds baking potatoes, cubed
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
2 large hard cooked eggs, chopped
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 each teaspoon salt and pepper

1. Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender. Cool.
2. Combine potatoes, onion, pickles and eggs. Combine mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients
in a small bowl. Pour dressing over potato salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill
at least 8 hours.

Yield: 6 servings (3/4 cup each)

Submitted by Diva Deanna

CRANBERRY WILD RICE SALAD

6 ounces fresh cranberries
1/4 cup low-calorie cranberry juice cocktail
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 ounces wild rice, prepared according to package directions
1/2 cup julienned carrot
1/4 cup minced scallions (green onions)
1 ounce shelled walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons peanut oil
dash pepper

In medium saucepan, combine cranberries, juice, and sugar; cook over medium heat,
stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer
cranberries and accumulated juices to large mixing bowl; add remaining ingredients and
toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate, or serve at room temperature.

Yield: 4 servings (about 3/4 cup each)

Submitted by Diva Deanna

BLEU CHEESE DRESSING

1/2 cup fat-free Kraft MAYO
2 Tablespoons 1% milk
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
2 oz. crumbled bleu cheese

Mix together first 5 ingredients. Add sugar if desired. Add bleu cheese and mix.

Yield: 14 tablespoons, or 7 servings of 2 tablespoons each.
Nutrition Information: 46 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), trace fiber

Submitted by Diva Deanna

STRAWBERRY PIE

1 small package sugar-free strawberry Jell-O gelatin
1 small package sugar-free Cook 'n Serve (not instant) vanilla Jell-O pudding
1-1/2 cups water
4 cups strawberries, sliced
1 Keebler reduced fat graham cracker crust

Arrange strawberry slices in pie crust; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine gelatin
and pudding powders and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture
reaches a boil. Remove from heat and pour over strawberries in crust. Place in
refrigerator until pie is completely chilled. Serve with fat-free
whipped topping, if desired.

Yield: 4 servings

Submitted by Diva Deanna

EASY PINEAPPLE CAKE

1 package of 1-Step Angel Food Cake mix (make sure you get *1-Step* and not a mix that has more steps!)
1 20 oz. can of crushed pineapple (do not drain)
Mix both together in a bowl and pour into greased 13x9-inch pan (preferably glass) and
bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Cool and serve with fat-free whipped topping, if
desired.

(Note: Also try any of the light pie fillings in place of the pineapple, like cherry for
example. But if you do, chop up the cherries or other chunks of fruit first
otherwise they will all sink to the bottom of the cake.)

Yield: 12 servings

Submitted by Diva Deanna

IMPOSSIBLE PUMPKIN PIE

2 cups unsweetened canned pumpkin
1 1/2 cups 1% lowfat milk
3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cups reduced fat Bisquick
2 tablespoons reduced calorie stick margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs

Preheat oven. Coat a 9" deep dish pie plate with cooking spray. In a large bowl,
combine all the ingredients. Stir mixture 2 minutes with a whisk. Pour in the prepared
pie dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until set. Let cool completely.

Yield: 8 servings

Submitted by Diva Deanna

PEANUT BUTTER DESSERT

24 (2-1/2" square) chocolate graham crackers
1/2 cup reduced calorie margarine, melted
6 cups lite ice cream, chocolate (for less fat and calories, you might try fat-free ice
or frozen yogurt to see how that turns out)
3/4 cup reduced fat chunky peanut butter

Crush crackers and combine with melted margarine. Press into 9X13-inch pan. Soften ice
cream and stir in peanut butter. Pour over crust and freeze.

Yield: 12 servings

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