South Beach Diet Recipes

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Lemon Zest Ricotta Creme

Information (approx):

• 178 calories
• 10 total fat (6 g sat)
• 38 mg cholesterol
• 7 g carbohydrate
• 14 g protein
• 0 g fiber
• 155 mg sodium
• Serves 1

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 package sugar substitute

Instructions

Mix together in a dessert bowl. Serve chilled.

 

Vegetable Quiche Cups To Go

Information:

• 77 calories
• 3 total fat (2 g sat)
• 10 mg cholesterol
• 3 g carbohydrate
• 9 g protein
• 2 g fiber
• 160 mg sodium
• Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
• 1/4 cup diced green bell peppers
• 3/4 cup liquid egg substitute
• 1/4 cup diced onions
• 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese
• 3 drops hot-pepper sauce (optional)

Instructions

Line a baking tray with 12 foil baking cups, spray with cooking spray. Fry the spinach until well cooked, or for 21/2 minutes on high, and drain it.

Mix the spinach, peppers, onions, egg substitute, and cheese in a bowl. Split between the 12 baking cups. Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F , check if the cups are cooked by inserting a knife in the center, if it comes out clean, they should be cooked.

Any combination of appropriate vegetables and reduced-fat cheeses may be used.

 

Roast Vegetables

Information:

• 170 calories
• 13 g total fat (2 g saturated fat)
• 0 mg cholesterol
• 15 g carbohydrate
• 5 g protein
• 5 g fiber
• 585 mg sodium

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh asparagus
• 1 red onion
• 1 med summer squash
• 1 med zucchini
• 1 med yellow bell pepper
• 1 med red bell pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F.

Cut the vegetables into bite sized pieces, chop the onion into smaller pieces. Place the asparagus, onion, squash, zucchini, bell peppers, in a large roasting tin, and toss with the salt, pepper and olive oil.

Spread evenly in the roasting tin.

Roast for approximatley 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly browned and tender. Makes 4 servings.

 

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