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Turkey and Spinach Potato Lasagna
March 1st, 2009Unfeatured
2 pounds peeled baking potatoes,
cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound lean ground turkey breast
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 egg white
1 10 oz package frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup shredded part-skim
mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Coat potato slices with olive oil, and layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until slices are firmly tender and beginning to brown on the edges. Remove, and set aside.
3. In a nonstick skillet, cook turkey, onion, and garlic, browning meat. Drain fat. Return to burner, adding tomato sauce and herbs. Cover, and let simmer.
4. In a medium bowl, mix ricotta and cottage cheeses, egg, and spinach.
5. Arrange half the potato slices in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spread with half of the spinach-cheese mixture. Top with half of the meat sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers, and if desired, sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.nutrition info per serving (8): 434 calories; 15 g fat; 7 g saturated fat; 101 mg cholesterol; 33 g protein; 46 g carbohydrates; 4 g fiber; 327 mg sodium
Gluten-Free Made Easy
March 1st, 2009Among all the health food buzzwords out there, gluten-free really stands out, backed by a noticeable increase in everything from gluten-free restaurant menus to gluten-free foods and cookbooks. While some people ditch gluten-containing foods to help them lose weight, many others make the switch because health reasons force them to.
Why eliminating gluten-filled grains from your diet can transform your health.Lentil and Red Bean Loaf
March 1st, 2009Unfeatured1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 14 oz can lentils
1 14 oz can red kidney beans
2 eggs
1 carrot, finely grated
1/2 cup grated zucchini
1/4 cup low-sodium tomato paste
1 cup cooked white rice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 teaspoon oregano
1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, grated1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
2. Heat olive oil in a frying pan, add onion, and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Rinse and drain lentils and beans. Process with onion and egg until smooth.
4. Transfer lentil mixture to a bowl, and stir in remaining ingredients.
5. Pour into loaf pan and bake 1 hour.nutrition info per serving (6): 273 calories; 10 g fat; 5 g saturated fat; 91 mg cholesterol; 22 g protein; 34 g carbohydrates; 9 g fiber; 316 mg sodium
Seeds of Health
December 1st, 2008Seeds contain nearly everything they need to start a new life: the embryo of a plant, the nutrients to sustain it, and a coat of armor to protect it. Small wonder then that they can add significant nutritional bang for the bite.
These pods of new life can restore vitality to yours.Go With the (Whole) Grain
April 1st, 2008We all know the benefits of whole grains—research has shown that eating the complete grain (including the bran, germ, and endosperm) prevents cancer, heart disease, and weight gain.
Want to venture beyond oatmeal, brown rice, and wheat bread? Read on.Sneaky Sources of Gluten
February 1st, 2008Here’s a guide to foods with hidden sources of wheat from Shelley Case, RD, author of Gluten-Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide (Case Nutrition Consulting, 2006) and a leading expert in the field.
Food: Soy sauce
The culprit: Wheat or hydrolyzed wheat proteinIt takes more than banning bagels and beer to purge gluten from your diet.
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