Easy Turkey Chili

This chili is warm and welcoming on those chilly autumn evenings.  Plus, it's chock full of protein.  It freezes and reheats well, and the recipe is easily doubled.  Enjoy!

1 lb ground turkey breast
1 can stewed tomatoes, chopped and undrained
1 can kidney beans, undrained
1/2 t. cumin
1/2 t. coriander
2 t. chili powder
pinch of cayenne pepper
salt to taste

Brown turkey in a pan with a small amount of extra virgin olive oil to prevent the meat sticking to the pan.  Add remaining ingredients and simmer covered for 20 minutes.

Easy Homemade Granola

Healthy whole grains make this all natural granola a tasty and nutritious snack.  It’s a great treatment for those mid-afternoon munchies.

½ cup butter (1 whole stick) melted
1 cup honey
2/3 cup warm water
2 t. vanilla extract
5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups sunflower, pumpkin or sesame seeds
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
2 t. cinnamon

 Mix together first 4 ingredients.  Add dry ingredients stirring well after each ingredient.  Mixture will be clumpy.  Spread granola mixture evenly in one layer on an ungreased cookie sheet.  It will take several batches.  Bake at 325 degrees for about 30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes.  Keep in mind that the granola will be crisper when it cools. 

 After the granola cools you can add mixed nuts or dried fruit to liven up the taste.

Turkey Raspberry Chipotle Wraps

So easy and SO tasty!

1 whole wheat flour tortilla
1 serving sliced deli turkey
2 slices tomato
2-3 rings of red onion
1/4 cup green leaf lettuce
1 tbs Fischer & Wieser Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce

Fill the flour tortilla with the other ingredients.  Fold and eat.  Grilling on a little Foreman grill is also an option.  Seriously good!

The only place I've ever seen the Raspberry Chipotle Sauce is at Sam's Club, but a quick google search shows me that it is available in other stores including some Hispanic food stores and various retailers.

Easy Shrimp Quesadillas

These delicious shrimp quesadillas take about 5 minutes to prepare.  One quesadilla provides one person with a completely balanced meal.

Ingredients:

1 burrito-sized whole wheat flour tortilla
4 oz cooked salad shrimp or medium cocktail shrimp
1/8 cup chopped or sliced onions
1/2 cup grated skim cheddar
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tbs salsa
1 tbs lowfat sour cream
lowfat nonstick cooking spray

Mix the shrimp and spices in a small mixing bowl ensuring that all shrimp are well covered.  Spray a flat cooking surface (electric or stove-top skillet) with nonstick spray and cook with medium heat.  Place the tortilla on the heated skillet and spread the shrimp evenly over 1/2 of the tortilla.  Add the onions and the cheese.  Fold the uncovered part of the tortilla onto the covered side.  Allow to cook for 1-2 minutes.

Flip the quesadilla by rolling it over the folded edge.  Cook on the second side for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese has melted.  Remove from the pan and slice into 4 wedges.  With the sour cream and salsa on the side, eat and enjoy!

Terrific Pita Pizza

This Pita Pizza serves one person a complete, balanced meal that tastes GREAT!

Ingredients:

1 whole-wheat pita
2 TBSP lowfat pizza sauce
1/8 cup chopped onions
1/8 cup chopped bell peppers (yellow and red are great)
4 oz skinless chicken breast grilled and sliced
1/8 cup grated parmesan cheese (lowfat mozzarella is also acceptable)

Preheat oven to 425 degress.  Place the pita on a baking sheet.  Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the pita.  Top the pizza with the onions, peppers, and chicken.  Sprinkle the cheese over the top.

Bake for 10-12 minutes.  Parmesan cheese should have a hint of brown color to it.  Mozzarella cheese will be melted.

Slice and enjoy!  Don't forget to drink water!