Archive for the ‘Low fat’ Category

Tomato Sauce

This item was filled under [ Italian, Low fat, Make ahead, Pasta, Sauces, Vegetables, Vegetarian ]

This is a “work in progress” recipe. This will make a very basic, fairly bland sauce. I advise that you spice it up by adding more herbs and things at the last step. This recipe uses no fat, so it can be canned.
4 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes
2 carrots
2 stalks celery
1 large onion
14 leaves fresh basil
2 [...]

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Crockpot Beef Roast with Sauerkraut

This item was filled under [ Beef, Crockpot, Low fat, Main Dish ]

Yield: 10 servings
1 Tbsp oil
3 lbs beef boneless tip roast, trimmed of fat
2 tsp caraway seed
1/2 tsp salt
1 lb small whole onions
1 lb sauerkraut, undrained
1/2 cup dark beer or beef broth
1/4 cup flour
1 Tbsp stone-ground mustard
Heat oil in large frypan. Cook beef in oil until brown on all sides. Sprinkle with caraway seed and salt.
Place [...]

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Crockpot German Potato Salad

This item was filled under [ Crockpot, Low fat, Make ahead, Vegetables ]

Yield: 12 servings
Serving size: 1/2 cup
1/2 lb bacon, chopped
3 medium onions
5 stalks celery
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp pepper
2 lbs small red potatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup cider vinegar
Cook bacon in a frypan, stirring frequently, until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon or spatula, leaving the grease in the [...]

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Pesto

This item was filled under [ Fast & easy, Italian, Low fat, Sauces, Vegan ]

A tasty lower-fat vegan pesto sauce! This is great tossed with grilled vegetables and served over a bed of couscous.
Servings: makes about 1/2 cup
3 cups fresh basil leaves (don’t pack them when measuring, keep them loose-ish)
2-3 tbsp pine nuts or walnuts
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp light [...]

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin

This item was filled under [ Barbeque, Low fat, Main Dish, Pork ]

Yield: 6 Servings
2 (1 pound) pork tenderloins
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup barbeque sauce
Prepare grill for indirect heat.
Season meat with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Lightly oil grate. Place tenderloin on grate, and position drip pan under meat. Cook over indirect heat for 30 minutes.
Brush tenderloin with barbeque sauce. Continue cooking [...]

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