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myhealthyvegas curried butternut squash soup

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I threw a small butternut squash in the slow cooker this week and after one meal we had some left over cooked squash.  I wanted to do something interesting with it.   After some research of recipes on the web it sounded like a curried soup seemed inviting and fit the bill with what I had in the pantry.

I only had 2 cups of left over squash and a 1/2 jar of unsweetened applesauce which worked out perfectly for 2 servings of soup.

Served with oyster crackers

 

 

myhealthyvegas curried butternut squash soup
 
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Curried butternut squash soup gets a nice sweetness to it and extra fiber from unsweetened apple sauce. You can reduce the fat added by eliminating the shredded cheese at the end.
MyHealthyVegas:
Recipe type: Entree
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked, skinned and mashed butternut squash
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1½ cup no-fat, low sodium chicken stock
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp celery salt
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp crushed garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼c low fat shredded cheese (three cheese mix)
Instructions
  1. In a medium sauce pan, heat the following ingredients until pot starts to boil: stock, oil, celery salt, onion powder, garlic, bay leaf and curry.
  2. In a small mixing bowl combine squash and applesauce.
  3. Add squash mixture to boiling stock and simmer uncovered on med heat for 15 mins. stirring often. Aroma from curry should start happening soon.
  4. After 15 mins., reduce heat to low and simmer an additional 15 mins. stirring often.
  5. Remove pan from heat. Add ¼ cup shredded cheese and stir well. Using a hand mixer, blend the mixture to desired consistency on low setting.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy! You can top with oyster crackers or additional cheese if desired.
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myhealthyvegas broccoli soup

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I received a gift card one Christmas for Williams-Sonoma and used it to buy an amazing kitchen tool.  My Cuisinart Blend and Cook Soupmaker (SBC-1000).   It does more than just cook soup.

To date the best soup that I have made in it is this broccoli soup.   I kept adjusting the recipe each time.   Eventually deciding that adding dried thyme and tarragon were what made it the best.

I have used both fresh and frozen broccoli.   It seems to make little difference.  With frozen broccoli I use a bit more potato  to make it thicker.   Golden potatoes work real well or you can use russets.

I top the soup with either oyster crackers or more shredded cheese.

myhealthyvegas broccoli soup
 
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Easy to make soup in a blender that does it all or not. Potatoes make if creamy and you do not feel cheated by not adding fatty cream.
MyHealthyVegas:
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 2 cups fat-free, low-sodium or sodium-free chicken broth (vegetable is good too)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ½ small yellow onion cut into small pieces
  • ½ teaspoon dried tarragon
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons of sherry
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 4-6 good size golden potatoes or 2-3 russet potatoes, cut into small pieces
  • 1 bunch of fresh whole broccoli (stemmed and cut into small pieces) or 16-oz bag for frozen florets
  • 1 teaspoon lemon
  • 2 ounces reduced-fat shredded cheese of your choice (cheddar, three-cheese blend, etc.)
Instructions
  1. Pour broth into blender jar. Add garlic, onion, tarragon, thyme, sherry, salt, pepper, potatoes and broccoli. Cover and set timer for 10 minutes with temperature on high. (I add the broccoli first and then fill with as many chopped potatoes as will fit. If cooking in a stock pot this would not be a concern. )
  2. If mixture does not boil before the timer expires, adjust the timer and add more time till you get it to boil. Once boiling, stir the mixture for 15 seconds. Turn temperature down to medium and set timer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. (I stir every 10 minutes).
  3. When timer expires, add lemon and cheese. Blend on speed 1, gradually raising to speed 3 for 3 minutes, or until completely smooth.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
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myhealthyvegas tuna sliders

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These are perfect for my elderly mom to enjoy for lunch.   I pair one slider with some fresh fruit and she has a great little meal.    The original recipe in the notes section is the best by far but I needed to make it lower in fat and adapt it to ingredients available in my area.  I would like to know what it would taste like with variations on the sesame seeds (toasted, black, white)

Mix tuna, mayonnaise, Sriracha, rice wine vinegar, sesame seeds, and pepper in a bowl; serve on Hawaiian rolls with sliced cucumber.

*Cucumber Slices– I thinly slice up one cucumber and then put them in the fridge in water and white wine vinegar.  They make great snacks.


myhealthyvegas tuna sliders
 
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Easy low-fat tuna sliders. 1 serving = 2 sliders
MyHealthyVegas:
Serves: 2 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 2.6 oz packet of Starkist® low sodium, chunk light tuna in water, drained
  • 1 tbsp. lite or olive oil mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp. Sriracha hot sauce (adjust to your sensitivity to heat)
  • 1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. white sesame seeds
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 Hawaiian rolls, for serving
  • 2-4 thinly sliced cucumber slices*, for serving
Instructions
  1. Mix tuna, mayonnaise, Sriracha, rice wine vinegar, sesame seeds, and pepper in a bowl; serve on Hawaiian rolls with sliced cucumber.
  2. *Cucumber Slices-- I thinly slice up one cucumber and then put them in the fridge in water and white wine vinegar. They make great snacks.
Notes
Weight Watcher® Disclaimer: I calculate nutritional facts and PointsPlus Values for all my recipes for informational purposes only. This is not an endorsement, sponsorship or approval of any of my recipes by Weight Watchers International, Inc., the owner of the WEIGHT WATCHERS and Points Plus trademarks.

Recipe by MyHealthyVegas. Please do not post or reprint this recipe without my permission. If you'd like to feature this recipe on your site, please rewrite the method of preparation and link to this post as the original source.
My Recipe Inspiration: http://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/sushi-bar-tuna-sandwich. I adapted the recipe above to suit my tastes and availability of ingredients in my area.
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MyHealthyVegas Tortellini Soup

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This soup has my favorite ingredients:  spinach, mushrooms and Tortellini.   I originally found this recipe through Weight Watchers 5 Ingredient 15 Minute Recipes magazine (Winter 2011).   My preference is to make it with Spinach Tortellini and more fresh baby spinach.

 

This makes a large batch.   I actually get far more servings out of it than six.  It will keep in the fridge all week.  The Tortellini does get over done with reheating so sometimes I reduce the amount of cook time on the front end knowing I will be cooking it again to reheat during the week.

MyHealthyVegas Tortellini Soup
 
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Great tasting and easy Tortellini soup featuring garlic, spinach and mushrooms.
MyHealthyVegas:
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 ½ cups fat-free, low-sodium or sodium-free chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 9-ounce package of Buitoni Spinach Tortellini (or Tortellini of your preference)
  • Pam Original cooking spray
  • 8- ounces of sliced mushrooms
  • 1 bundle of fresh baby spinach (washed with stems removed)
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Combine chicken broth and water in large stock pot. Bring to boil. Stir in Tortellini and cook according to package directions. Do not add oil or salt at this stage to the broth.
  2. Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and sauté mushrooms and garlic for 5 minutes until mushrooms soften.
  3. Add mushroom mixture to broth in large pot. Bring to boil again using high heat. Once boiling add spinach, pepper and salt. Cook 1 minute or until spinach is wilted. Serve immediately.
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MyHealthyVegas easy skillet chili just in time for football season

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This chili is quick,  easy, and thick without the guilt over too much fat!  The recipe serves four and can be easily doubled for guests.

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Spray a large skillet with Pam and heat. Add beef and a few dashes of the above seasoning. No need to add more as the Ms. Dash seasoning will be added later. Add just enough to flavor the beef on its own. Add frozen bell pepper once beef begins to brown. Stir frequently, leave uncovered while you simmer to allow moisture from frozen vegetables to reduce.

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MyHealthyVegas’s spin on classic pesto penne pasta

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This was so good and perfect for the first week of fall. I really like the nutty flavor to Barilla’s whole grain pasta. The original inspiration recipe behind this is probably much better but I was really happy with my results! My co-worker kept telling me each day how tasty my lunch looked.

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This was very easy to make and it makes a lot!   You could easily get 8 servings out of this recipe.  I calculated the PPV based on 6 servings to be safe.

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MyHealthyVegas Shrimp Yakisoba

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This recipe is another favorite in my house when I get home from work and want something creative and tasty to eat. I vary the veggies and proteins based on what I have available.

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It is a bit of a splurge on the PPV at 11.   Usually means my snacks need to be more conservative throughout the day.  Remember most fruits and veggies are point free 🙂

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MyHealthyVegas Shrimp & Asparagus Pizza(Original)

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Shrimp & Asparagus Pizza

Any kind of pizza is good in my book.   When I started Weight Watchers it was the hardest food for me to limit myself on.   Now days I manage  portion control better so one slice does not seem like such a sacrifice.

I started looking for pizza recipes that were lower in PPVs.   Here is my adaption of Eva Longoria’s shrimp flatbread recipe posted on Hungry Girl.   You should really checkout the great recipes on Hungry Girl.  Good stuff!

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MyHealthyVegas Crab Cakes

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I LOVE crab and I like to make crab cakes on Sundays so that I have a quick, yummy dinner when I get home from the office during the weekday. The key to crab cakes is certainly the “STAR”  ingredient.   I live in Vegas (we are not near an Ocean) and I am on a single-girl budget.  Fresh crab meat is neither in my budget nor on my grocery list.  I purchase jarred crab claw meat as opposed to canned.  I find it in my meat department at the local grocery.  Enjoy!

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