Turkey Ratatouille 4 servings Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil - divided ( i use cooking spray on the meat to cut down fat) 2 pounds turkey cutlets ( can use chicken or even pork cutlets if you wish) 1 Japanese or small Italian eggplant - cut 3/4" cubes 1 small zucchini - cut 3/4" cubes 1 small red pepper - cut 3/4" pieces 1 cup sliced mushrooms - (4 oz) 2 garlic cloves - pressed 1/2 cup tomato puree = (such as Pomi) 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 packet sugar substitute Salt - to taste Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste Preparation Method: 1 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle cutlets with salt and pepper. Cook cutlets 3 minutes per side, just until lightly golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate. 2 Heat remaining oil in skillet. Add eggplant, zucchini, and red pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms, garlic, tomato puree, basil, and sugar substitute. Mix well; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 3 Return turkey and accumulated juices to skillet. Cook, uncovered 2 to 3 minutes, just until turkey is heated through. 4 Comments: Look for Japanese or small Italian eggplants which don't need to be salted before cooking. Carbs: Carbohydrates: 9.5 grams Net Carbs: 6.5 grams Fiber: 3 grams Protein: 61.5 grams Fat: 15.5 grams Calories: 429 Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 150 Calories 14g Fat (78.2% calories from fat) 2g Protein 7g Carbohydrate 2g Dietary Fiber 0mg Cholesterol 127mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch) 1 Vegetable 2 1/2 Fat 0 Other Carbohydrates. **FOR THE REST OF THE FAMILY I MAKE RICE OR MASHED POTATOES TO GET THE GREAT GRAVY!**

Good Luck Kathryn I did this once and once I got past the first two days (which were not fun for me) I really valued the experience. I think it has been 5 months since I have done it and I am still getting the benefits from it. Holly

GO KATHRYN GO GO! YOU CAN DO THIS YES YOU CAN! Tomorrow i'm going to be back on my weigh****chers and I'll be gyming it with the rest as of hte end of the week. ANDI

Ruthy what if we all took a day and posted a new and healthy recipe to keep things fresh and exciting so that it's not all on you? I'll do one for tomorrow if you'd like. ANDI

welcome back Holly! Did you get my cards and goodies and stuff? I was praying hard for you. I am trying desperately to get my tummy tuck and what not covered by surgery or else I'll start saving up now, I'm getting something nasty taken off this body eventually so I can feel good about myself. ANDI