Low Carb Zucchini Pasta

[one-half-first] Ingredients: 2 zucchinis, peeled 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup water salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions: Cut lengthwise slices from zucchini using a vegetable peeler, stopping when the seeds are reached. Turn zucchini over and continue ‘peeling’ until all the zucchini is in long strips; discard…

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Lime Cilantro Cauliflower “Rice”

[one-half-first] Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 tablespoon water 1 lime, juiced and zested 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons butter (optional) Directions: Grate cauliflower florets or pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice. Place grated cauliflower and water in a microwave-safe covered dish. Cook cauliflower…

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Simple Roasted Butternut Squash

[one-half-first] Ingredients: 1 butternut squash – peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Toss butternut squash with olive oil and garlic in a large bowl.…

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Simply Parmesan Chicken

[one-half-first] Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 egg, beaten 5 skinless, boneless chicken breasts Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl mix together the bread crumbs, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Dip chicken…

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Pesto Cheesy Chicken Rolls

[one-half-first] Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – pounded to 1/4 inch thickness 1 cup prepared basil pesto 4 thick slices mozzarella cheese Cooking spray Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of…

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Salsa Chicken

[one-half-first] Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix 1 cup salsa 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning…

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Tomato Basil Salmon

[one-half-first] Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) boneless salmon fillets 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 tomato, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Cooking spray Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a piece of aluminum foil, and spray with…

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