what's a spinach nugget?  This sounds great, but I have no idea how much a nugget is...  is it like a frozen box? 

Info:  A soft cheese bake with the taste of lasagna, without the carbs.  Perfect for WLS (weight loss surgery) patients in the pureed or mushy stage. This version uses a cheddar cheese topping and diced tomato that  early WLS patients might want to skip/modify. Makes  6 big post-op sized servings of about 3/8 cup
modified after http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.ca

Ingredients:

1 container of Ricotta cheese (300g)
1/4 cup Cottage Cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
20g cheddar or mozzarella cheese, grated for topping
5 frozen spinach nuggets (115g)
1/2 cup diced tomato, Italian flavor (or marinara sauce), drained
1 teaspoon Italian seasonings (and hot pepper flakes)

Directions:

1) Mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan, beaten egg, seasonings together
2) cook spinach, drain, then mix in blender with the cottage cheese
3) take 1/2 the regular mixture from 1 and add to the spinach from 2
4) in a 6-8litre glass or corningware, layer tomato, spinach mixture, regular mixture, tomato
5) grate the hard cheese on top, sprinkle with some more parmesan
6) bake at 450 degrees for 20-25minutes (uncovered)

makes a nice tasty dish for the pureed stage and after.  can add mushrooms, pepperoni, bacon, etc if you like and are able to eat.

Calories - 171, Carbs 5g (incl. 3g sugars and 1g fiber), 11g fat, 14g protein

 

Thanks to skinnytaste.com
Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps
Gina's Weigh****cher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 2 taco wraps • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 134 • Fat: 2 g • Carb: 10 g • Fiber: 2.4 g • Protein: 21 g • Sugar: 4

Ingredients:

• 1.3 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 small onion, minced
• 2 tbsp bell pepper, minced
• 3/4 cup water
• 4 oz can tomato sauce
• 8 large lettuce leaves from Iceberg lettuce

Directions:

Brown turkey in a large skillet. When no longer pink add dry seasoning and mix well. Add onion, pepper, water and tomato sauce and cover. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.

Wash and dry the lettuce. Place meat in the center of leaf and top with tomatoes, cheese and salsa or whatever you prefer. (Toppings extra points)

I saw these this morning on FB.   I'm hoping someone can provide a healthy conversion.   Even if only for the filling without the crust.   I *LOVE* blackberries and would love to make a healthy version of these.

Ingredients:
... Crust and Topping
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled

Fruit Filling:
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup flour
pinch salt
zest of 1/2 lemon
1 tsp almond extract
2 (16-oz) packages frozen blackberries, thawed and drained

Directions:
To make the crust and topping, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times to mix. Cut the butter into 1/2-inch cubes, and add to the flour mixture. Process until the butter is evenly distributed but the mixture is still crumbly, 30-60 seconds.

Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the mixture to use as the topping. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the pan, and bake 12-15 minutes. Cool for at least 10 minutes.

To make the filling, whisk the eggs in a large bowl, then add the sugar, sour cream, flour, salt, lemon zest, and almond extract. Gently fold in the berries and spoon the mixture over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining flour mixture evenly over the filling, and bake 45 to 55 minutes.

Cool at least 1 hour before cutting into bars, or scoop out of the pan to serve cobbler-style.

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Balsamic-Basil Shrimp with Caprese Salad

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Ingredients

Shrimp Marinade
6 to 8 fresh Basil Leaves (chopped)
2 tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tbsp. Olive oil
Salt and Pepper to taste

1/2 lb. Large Shrimp (cleaned)
non-stick olive oil spray

Caprese Salad
1 Vine Ripe Tomato (sliced)
4 Slices Fresh Mozzarella
4 to 6 Large fresh Basil Leaves
Aged Balsamic Vinegar
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste

Combine all the marinade ingredients and add the shrimp. Let the shrimp marinade for at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile prepare the caprese salad by alternating slices of mozzarella and tomato. Sprinkle with the basil then drizzle with balsamic and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Heat a large sautee pan with olive oil spray. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes on each side.
Serve shrimp with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar along with a side of the caprese salad.

Serves 2 to 4