Zucchini-Kidney Soup with Tomatoes
This has a wonderful blend of flavors, and it’s only 600 calories for the entire pot. It’s a filling lunch or a perfect dinner for two people on a diet. 3 T bacon bits 1…
Salmon Buttermilk Chowder
2 t butter 1 small onion, diced 5-oz package of salmon 2-3 t dill 2 C chicken stock 1-2 C buttermilk (I used 4 T powdered buttermilk and 1-1/2 C water) 1 t arrowroot powder…
Spanish-inspired Tuna Stew
2 t cooking oil 3 t cooked bacon bits, divided 1/2 small onion, diced 1/2 green pepper, diced 1 can artichoke hearts, chopped coarsely (not marinated) 1 chicken bouillon cube 2 t smoked paprika 1…
Miso-Ginger Consomme
2-inch piece of fresh ginger 6 C water 1/2 C white miso 4 C sliced mushrooms Optional: Fresh spinach or other greens, diced tofu 2 sliced green onions 1/2-1 t tamari Finely grate the ginger…
Rainbow Vegetable-Turkey Stir Fry
Makes 2 250-calorie servings. If you’re not on a diet, serve it over rice. Normally, I wouldn’t bother documenting a stir-fry recipe. I just chop up whatever’s on hand, throw it into the pan, and…
Gluten-free apple tarts
Crust 1/2 C almond meal 1/2 t cinnamon 1/2 C brown rice flour 2 T agave syrup 2 T applesauce 1/4 C ice-cold water Preheat oven to 375 F and spray a 12-cup muffin pan…
100-calorie fruit parfait
When you are eating carefully, as on the 5/2 diet, it’s best to eat food that nourishes your spirit as well as your body. This beautiful fruit parfait serves 2 healthy eaters, giving them each…