In a sauce pan saute 1 finely chopped small onion, 1 minced clove of garlic and 1 finely chopped celery stalk.

Stir in 3/4 lb finely sliced mushrooms and 1/2 finely chopped sweet red pepper. Cook for 5 mins or until softened.

Add 2 cups canned plum tomatoes(fresh work well), 1/2 tsp each dried basil, oregano and thyme. Add pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 mins.

You will also need 5 whole wheat lasagna noodles, 2 cups cottage cheese, 1 cup low fat mozza, 1/4 cup parmesan

Assembly : Spread 1/4 mushroom mixtuer in an 8-inch (2 L) baking dish. Arrange a layer of  noodles, half the cottage cheese, half the mozza, 1/4 mushroom mixture then remaining noodles, remaining cottage cheese, remaining mushroom mix, then mozza and sprinkle with parmesan.

Bake 350 degree oven for 35 mins or until bubbling. Makes 6 servings.  I like to add fresh spinach on top of the cottage cheese. Serve this with a salad of your choice.

Hope you enjoy !!!!!

Appx per serving: cal-578, fat-5.5, cholesterol-61mg, sodium-399, carbs-90, fibre-1.9, sugar-6.6, protein-33g

Posted on September 16th, 2011 by neslyn
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Cook, drain, rinse and cool 5 oz whole wheat pasta(shells or macaroni or whichever salad pasta you like).

Add 1 pint grape tomatoes(halved lengthwise), 1 med cucumber(seeded and cut into bite size pieces), 1 yellow bell pepper(cut into pieces), 1 cup canned cannellini beans(rinsed and drained), 1/2 small red onion(diced), 2 oz reduced fat feta (cubed), 1/4 cup sliced black olives.

In a seperate bowl mix 1 tbsp ex-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1/4 cup chopped mint(opt).

Add to pasta mixture and season with additional black pepper and salt(opt) to taste.

Appx nutrition facts /serving-400 cal, 13g protein, 50g carbs, 11g fat(2g sat), 17g fibre, 286mg sodium, 6mg cholesterol

Posted on September 7th, 2011 by neslyn
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This is a great summer salad…very tasty !!!

Combine 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion and 2 tsp lime juice. Let stand 10 mins. This will melow the onion.

Toss together 6 cups cubed watermelon, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, 1/4 cup feta cheese, 1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper, 1/2 cup sliced black olives, 3 tsp olive oil, 2 tsp balsamic vinegar. Add the onions and garnish with more mint(opt)

Hope you enjoy!!!!

Posted on May 30th, 2011 by neslyn
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This is delicious !!!!!! Thank-you Margo !

In a large pot heat 2 tbsp veg oil.

 Add 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup chopped red pepper, 2 cloves of minced garlic and saute until soft

Add 1 cup of wild or brown rice, 4 cups of vegetable stock( you can make it from a cube or envelope with boiling water), 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes and simmer 45 mins or until rice is soft.

Whisk in 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter until well blended then simmer another 5 mins. If it is too thick add water.

Correct seasonings if necessary. Sprinkle with thyme(opt) and serve

Variation:If you do not want starchy carbs omit the rice and add 1 cup of chopped celery and 1 cup chopped carrots. I make a big pot this way and freeze portions then add cooked rice to it if I want the starchy carbs at that time.

Yummy!!!!

Posted on May 4th, 2011 by neslyn
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In juicer or blender:

1 fresh beet (washed) include leaves

1 carrot

1 apple

Options:

cucumber

parlsey

This makes 1 serving, if you want more,  just multiply all ingredients by the number of servings required.  Beets are rich in iron, good to dialate blood vessels and are a super antioxidant.

Posted on March 12th, 2011 by neslyn
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