Skinny Gourmet Pigs in a Duvet

Skinny "Gourmet Pigs in a Duvet"

Servings: 4

Time it'll take: about 40 mins

What you'll need:

• 1/2 cup Bread Crumbs (I like the Garlic & Herb variety, but any will work)
• 2 large eggs, whites only
• 1 8-count package Pillsbury Light refrigerated Crescent Rolls
• Yellow Mustard
• 1/2 cup Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1 pkg. Hebrew National 98% Fat Free Beef Hot Dogs
• Cooking Spray
• Ketchup (to your preference) 

What to do:

• Preheat oven or toaster oven to 375 degrees.
• Spread breadcrumbs evenly on a plate.
• Beat egg whites lightly in a small bowl.
• Unroll Crescent Rolls and stretch out into large triangles.  (Be sure to flour your counter if it tends to be sticky.)
• Taking 1 triangle at a time, spread a little mustard onto each, then sprinkle with a little cheese.  Place 1 Hot Dog near the edge, then roll to the middle, surrounding the hot dog almost completely with the roll.
• Repeat until you have 8 wrapped dogs.  
• Using a basting brush, brush each with the egg whites.  Then, roll each in the breadcrumbs until well-covered.
• Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray, and arrange dogs on baking sheet. 
• Bake until golden brown, 15-20 mins.

Serve with a simple salad, like the LMS Favorite Salad, or another green vegetable like green beans or broccolini.  

Note: 1 serving = 2 dogs (but these are addictive, so hungry boys may want more :)

ENJOY!

Nutrition Information (per serving):

360 calories, 14g Fat, 40g Carbs, 2g Fiber & 22g Protein

Skinny Lemon Chicken with Broccoli

Skinny Lemon Chicken with Broccoli

Servings: 4

Time it'll take: about 45 mins

What you'll need:

• 1 large Lemon
• 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper
• 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (4-6 oz. each)
• 1 medium White Onion, chopped
• 2 tsp. minced Garlic
• 2 packets Swanson Flavor Boost Concentrated Chicken Broth
• 1 Ziplock Steam Bag
• 3 cups fresh Broccoli florets (about 1 crown)

What to do:

• Using a zester or grater, zest/grate 1 tbsp. of lemon peel.  Then, squeeze about 1/4 cup juice from the Lemon.  Set both aside.
• Heat Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add Chicken breasts to pan and cook until browned on all sides, 8-10 mins.  Remove from pan and set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium, and add Onion and Garlic to pan.  Stir for 2-3 mins, until onions are translucent.
• Stir in Flavor Boost packets and Lemon Juice, and heat for 1 min.
• Return the Chicken to the pan and reduce heat to low-medium.  Cover and cook about 20 mins., until chicken is cooked through. 
• While it's cooking, place Broccoli florets into Steam Bag, and cook in microwave for 2 mins.  Remove and let cool.
• After 20 mins, remove cover and stir in Broccoli and Lemon Zest.  Re-cover and cook another 3-5 mins, until everything is heated through.
• Sprinkle with salt & pepper to taste, and serve!

Serve with a starch side, like potatoes, stuffing (mmm!), or rolls.

ENJOY!

Nutrition Information (per serving):

230 calories, 6g Fat, 23g Carbs, 5g Fiber & 31g Protein

Skinny EASY Steak Salad

Skinny Steak Salad

(one of my favorite go-to recipes!)
Servings: 2

Time it'll take: 20 mins.

What you'll need:

• 1/2 cup of Your Favorite Marinade (I love Lawry's Baja Chipotle or Garlic & Herb)
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 3/4 lb. Steak (I prefer Filet Mignon or Boneless New York Strip)
• 1 5 oz. package of Mixed Greens or 5 cups Green Leaf Lettuce
• 1 Tomato
• 1/4 of a white Onion
• 1/4 of a Cucumber
• 4 tbsp. Kraft Greek Vinaigrette Dressing (made w/ oil & vinegar)
• 1/4 cup crumbled Goat Cheese

What to do:

• Pour the marinade into a ziplock storage bag. Sprinkle Steak with Salt & Pepper, and place it into the bag, immersing in marinade.
• Preheat your grill OR your grill pan over medium heat.
• When heated, put steak onto the grill or pan, and grill to desired temperature. (6-8 mins. for Medium-Rare, 8-10 mins for Medium, etc.)  Remove from heat and let cool.
• While steak cools, pour Greens into a large mixing bowl (or chop lettuce and place in bowl).
• Chop the Tomato, Onion, and Cucumber, and add to the bowl with the lettuce.  Mix in Dressing.
• Mix in most of the Goat Cheese, reserving a small amount.  Separate salad onto plates.
• Once steak is cooled, cut into thin slices, and place on top of salad mixture.  Top with remaining goat cheese.

Serve with a starch side, like a baked potato with cottage cheese (shown here), mashed potatoes or rolls.

ENJOY!

Nutrition Information (per serving):

330 calories, 15g Fat, 12g Carbs, 2g Fiber & 37g Protein