0 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced in half lengthwise 1 Tbsp creamy goat cheese 1 Tbsp cream cheese 1 Tbsp Parmesan, grated 1 Tbsp tomato, chopped 1/2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 4 slices bacon 4 toothpicks ~To do~ Preheat oven to 375F. In a bowl, mix together the goat cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan…
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Bacon eggs Benedict
50 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 1/2 English muffin, toasted Butter 1 or 2 slices of bacon (or canadian bacon) 1 egg Pinch fresh parsley Salt and pepper Hollandaise sauce 10 Tbsp butter 3 egg yolks 1 Tbsp lemon juice Dash of hot sauce Salt to taste ~To do~ Heat a skillet on high. Cook bacon according…
Egg in a hole sandwich
53 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 1 egg Butter or olive oil 1 slice Canadian Bacon 1/2 whole wheat English muffin 1 slice cheddar cheese Salt and pepper ~To do~ Press down on English muffin with a glass to create a hole in the muffin’s center. Heater a skillet to medium-high and heat butter or olive…
Ricotta omelet
104 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 2 eggs Olive oil or butter 1/4 cup arugula 2 Tbsp ricotta cheese 1 English Muffin, toasted 1 cup spinach Salt and pepper ~To do~ For the omelet: Put the eggs in a small bowl and whisk until blended, and season with salt and pepper. Heat a small skillet on…
Ricotta toast
8 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 2 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted 2 Tbsp ricotta cheese 2 Tbsp sugar free preserves ~To do~ Spread the toast with ricotta, then top with preserves. ~Alternatives~ You can swap the ricotta with cottage cheese. You can use sliced strawberries instead of preserves.
BLT egg sandwich
160 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 1 small artisan roll 1 Tbsp mayonnaise 4 slices bacon Romaine lettuce 3 tomato slices 1 slice pepper jack cheese ~To do~ Heat a skillet and cook the bacon according to the package directions; drain on paper towels, reserving a tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan. Fry the egg…
Steak and goat cheese quesadilla
127 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 3 oz strip or flank steak Olive oil 5 slices red onion 1/4 cup baby spinach leaves 2 Tbsp goat cheese, crumbled 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 whole-wheat tortillas, 6″ diameter Nonstick cooking spray Salt and pepper Rosemary (1 sprig chopped) ~To do~ The steak: Heat your grill or broiler to…
Sweet kale wrap
184 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 1/4 cup kale, chopped finely 5 cubes mango, 1/2″ each 1 tsp jalapeno, minced 1 Tbsp mushrooms, chopped 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 whole wheat tortilla 2-3 Tbsp hummus 1/4 avocado, sliced Salt and pepper ~To do~ In a small bowl, toss together the kale, mango,…
Feta turkey burger
120 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 1 turkey patty 1/4 cup spinach 2 Tbsp feta cheese 1 whole-wheat hamburger bun 1 Tbsp real mayonnaise 1/2 cup mixed greens Olive oil Red wine vinegar Salt and pepper ~To do~ Heat broiler to high. Season each side of burger with salt and pepper. Spray a broiler pan with…
Spinach pasta with shrimp
53 sugar calories ~Shopping List~ 3/4 cup spinach pasta, cooked 4 medium shrimp 3 cherry tomatoes, sliced 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Olive oil 1/2 garlic clove, minced Dash red pepper flakes Salt and pepper ~To do~ Heat grill or broiler on high, brush shrimp with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. You…