Author: cultured

156 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 2 oz whole-wheat penne pasta (hint: a 1 lbs box has 8 2oz servings) 1 Italian sausage 2 Tbsp marinara sauce 1/2 garlic clove, minced Olive oil 1 cup spinach, chopped Salt and pepper Parmesan or feta cheese (optional) ~To do~ Cook pasta and sausage according to package directions.  Heat…

2 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 1 spinach wrap 1/4 cup arugula 1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts 3 tomato slices 2 eggs Olive oil or butter Salt and pepper Parmesan cheese (optional) ~To do~ Heat a skillet and add a small amount of olive oil or butter. Fry eggs to your liking (over hard works bests for a…

120 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 1/4 onion 1/2 celery stalk, chopped 1/2 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup spinach, chopped 1/4 cup black beans (canned is fine, rinsed and drained) 1/4 cup cooked rice 2 Tbsp pepper jack cheese, shredded 1 red bell pepper, top and seeds removed 1 tsp cumin Olive oil Salt and pepper…

72 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 3-6 scallops Olive oil 1 potato 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp hal and half 1 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped Salt and pepper ~To do~ Scallops:  Rinse scallops and blot with paper towels so that they are fairly dry.  Heat a skillet on medium low, and add a drizzle of olive oil…

0 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 2 eggs 2 tsp white vinegar 4 slices prosciutto 1/2 avocado, sliced 1/2 tomato, sliced 1 tsp Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper ~To do~ Fill a small shallow saucepan with about 2″ water, and heat to almost boiling; then add 1 or 2 tsp vinegar (vinegar will help the egg whites…

0 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 3 slices of a large eggplant, 1/2″ thick (lengthwise) Olive oil 2 Tbsp chopped onion 1/4 chopped zucchini 1/4 cup ricotta 2 Tbsp chopped parsley 1 tsp chopped fresh basil 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish 1 egg Salt and pepper 1/2 cup marinara sauce ~To do~ Preheat…

0 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 1/2 zucchini cut lengthwise 1 slice bacon 1/2 onion chopped 1/2 tomato, chopped 1 Tbsp sour cream Pinch dried thyme Pinch curry powder 2 Tbsp cheddar cheese, shredded Salt and pepper ~To do~ Preheat oven to 400 F.  Cook bacon in a skillet.  Remove and sautée onion (until soft).  In…

164 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 2 oz linguine 1/2 clove garlic 10 slices zucchini 1/4 cup goat cheese Olive oil 1/2 tsp. lemon juice Salt & Pepper ~To do~ Cook linguine according to package directions.  Meanwhile heat a skillet and add a drizzle of olive oil.  When hot, add the zucchini slices and garlic and…