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Low Fat Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

1 eggplant pared and sliced 1/2″ thick
1 egg white, lightly beaten with 2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup seasoned italian bread crumbs
1 cup reduced fat spaghetti sauce
3/4 cup shredded fat free mozzerella cheese
Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Coat eggplant with egg white, then dust with bread crumbs. Arrange on baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Flip and bake 10 more minutes until browned. Spread sauce in bottom of a square baking dish.   Arrange half eggplant over sauce. Add half cheese. Repeat layering pattern. Bake 350 degrees F for 30 -40 more minutes.  Eggplant should be tender when done.  Sprinkle with a small amount of grated parmesean cheese at serving time. 

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Shrimp, Zucchini and Leek Risotto 

This risotto is virtually fat free.

2 zucchinis, finely chopped
1 leek, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and pressed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups Arborio risotto rice
4 ounces of white wine (alternatively you can use dry cooking wine)
5 cups hot vegetable stock
8 ounces peeled and cooked shrimp
Handful of parsley for garnishing  

Easy Healthy Lasagna Recipe  

Who doesn’t love lasagna?  The downside of this delicious dish is that all that cheese, meat and cream isn’t great for you (or your waistline).  This version is healthy yet delicious.  Enjoy.

Erica

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, finely sliced
2 sticks of celery, finely sliced
1 carrot, grated
4 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
1 pound of quality lean ground beef – organic if possible (alternatively you can use organic ground turkey)
1 can of plum tomatoes
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 zucchinis, thinly sliced lengthways
1 cup of already roasted red peppers (or you can make your own at home)
4 sheets of lasagne (whole wheat if possible)
Salt and pepper to taste

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Healthy Mexican Huevos Ranchero  

In Mexico this is often eaten for breakfast but also as a light meal.  This is a healthier version which makes a pretty substantial breakfast, lunch or light dinner. Serves 2. 

1 small onion (thinly sliced)
2 clove of garlic (pressed or thinly sliced)
1 small red chilli (alternatively a sprinkle of dried chilli flakes will do)
1 can of chopped tomatoes
4 small corn tortillas
4 free-range, organic eggs
Olive oil spray *

This recipe is a healthy alternative to traditional pancakes. It’s still quick and easy we’ve just added healthier ingredients. Enjoy.

Erica

Lemon and Blueberry Pancakes 
4 ounces whole wheat plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Zest of one lemon
4 ounces natural yogurt
2 tablespoons milk
2 medium eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
3 ounces blueberries 

Place the flour, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl.  Add the sugar and lemon rind.  Add the yogurt, milk, melted butter and beaten eggs.  Mix everything together well.  Gently fold in the blueberries. 

This is a really good meal for families who want to incorporate healthy meals into their menu. I have two toddlers, ages one and two and they love spaghetti so this works out well for us. I hope you enjoy it.

Erica 

Whole Grain Baked Spaghetti
by Carrie Lauth

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 12 oz. container cottage cheese
8 ounces ground turkey
1 cup sliced mushrooms
one half small onion, diced
half small green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons diced garlic
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasonings
dash salt
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Easy Salad Recipe- Salad Dressings
3 Tasty Salad Dressings You Can Make in a Snap
by Deborah Prosser 
 

When you are trying to lose weight and get in shape fresh salads should be a main part of your healthy dinner recipes. To avoid getting tired of eating the same old salads try adding different flavors by varying your salad dressings. Adding the juice of apples to salad dressings will not only enhance the taste of your salads but will add many health benefits too. Including apples in our diets has been shown to help prevent certain cancers, reduce harmful cholesterol levels, as well as, increase weight loss by aiding our digestion system. Here are three easy salad dressings using the juice of apples that are low in fat and taste great.

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Easy Healthy Chicken Recipe- Roasted Lemon and Cashew Chicken 

This quick and easy chicken recipe is a great way to incorporate healthy meals into your menu. 

8 organic, free range skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 unpeeled garlic cloves
½ cup cashew nuts
8 ounces chopped broccoli
Zest of one lemon