Corn tortilla chips or “strips”, especially the ones in the bags are usually fried in canola oil, have a lot of unnecessary sodium or “preservatives” added and are almost always higher in fat, calories and sodium. Here’s an easy “how to” make your own Baked Corn Tortilla Chip Strips, without all the unnecessary added fats, calories and sodium. Plus, corn tortillas are always “gluten free”! Servings: 4 You’ll need: 8 corn tortillas (fresh or frozen, thawed) 2 pinches of salt Non-stick cooking spray Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly coat the surface of an edged rectangular baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Next cut each corn tortilla in half, the halves in quarters and with the quarters still put-together begin cutting 1/8 to 1/4 inch strips. Note: Some strips will be wider and some not-so-wide. Spread the strips out completely covering the baking sheet as best you can. Spray the strips with another light coating of non-stick cooking spray. Get 2 pinches of salt and sprinkle all over the tortilla strips. Using a pair of tongs, toss strips around a few times, but keep strips pretty flat. Put tortilla strips into oven and bake for only 5-6 minutes, keeping a close eye on them after a few minutes to make sure they become a golden brown and not dark brown. Remove Baked Corn Tortilla Strips from oven and allow to cool, before serving over top your favorite Mexican dip, salad or tortilla soup.
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Servings: 50 You’ll need: 1/2 cup natural (low sodium) peanut butter* 1 cup Splenda for baking ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ cup canola oil ¼ cup unsalted butter 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup fat-free milk 3 cups uncooked quick oats Mix together in a medium saucepan the natural peanut butter, Splenda, cocoa powder, canola oil, unsalted butter, vanilla extract and FF milk over medium heat. Stir continuously, until completely melted. Bring to a full rolling boil. Remove from heat and stir in quick oats and mix completely. Using a teaspoon drop onto wax paper and let cool. Refrigerate for about 3 hours or overnight. Karen’s Note: My Low Sodium / Healthier No Bake Cookies are best kept in a sealed container in the fridge and served cold with a nice glass of fat free or low fat cold milk, or a cup of hot coffee, hot tea or hot cocoa. *If you find and use a Natural Peanut Butter that is “crunchy” – be sure to use 3/4 cup, instead of 1/2 cup. On this Healthier No Bake Cookie recipe, the more natural the peanut butter, with no sugar and sodium, the better. A quick, easy and low calorie dinner! Servings: 6 – 8 Olive oil non-stick cooking spray 24 oz. lean ground turkey 1 med. onion, peeled and diced 1 Tbsp. minced garlic 1-1/2 tsp. table salt 1-1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 1 med. zucchini, quartered and sliced 1 med. squash, quartered and sliced 1 14 -15 oz. can diced tomatoes 2 tsp. dried basil 2 tsp. garlic powder 2 tsp. dried, ground oregano 3 heaping Tbsp. or 3 oz. tomato paste 1/2 cup Italian red wine* 1/2 cup tap water 1 pkg. whole wheat pasta (linguine or spaghetti) cooked according to package directions and kept warm. Spray olive oil non-stick cooking spray in a very large skillet. Add ground turkey, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. black pepper, diced onions and minced garlic. Stir continually, over medium heat, until turkey is browned and cooked thoroughly, for about 10 -12 minutes. Drain meat mixture in colander and set aside. Spray olive oil non-stick cooking spray again in used skillet. Add zucchini, squash, 1 tsp. each of dried basil, garlic powder and oregano and cook, while stirring, for 5 minutes. Next, stir in the entire contents of the canned diced tomatoes, 3 oz. tomato paste, 1/2 cup each of red wine and tap water, the remainder of dried seasonings and 1 tsp. each of salt and pepper. Simmer over medium/low heat for 10 minutes. Serve while hot over cooked whole wheat pasta. Karen’s Note: *I used Reunite Lambrusco red wine to add to the rich sweetness of this dish. Any favorite red wine can be used and also be chilled and served along with this Italian Turkey and Vegetable Skillet recipe. A great “filling food” by itself! Serve tonight as a healthy meal idea for your family and friends. To up the protein and lower the fiber just toss in can of drained chickpeas at the last 10 minutes of cooking time, instead of serving over cooked whole wheat pasta. Also, the red wine and seasonings can be adjusted to desired taste as well as cut in half to make 2-3 servings. Sometimes less is always more! |
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