Recipe Swap

I though it might be a nice idea to try to a Recipe Swap. I'll post one of mine, you post yours and we'll all enlarge our new cooking repertoire. I know that before I had my WLS, I cooked more like Paula Deen. I was worried that I would never be able to make anything WONDERFUL again. I'm glad to say, that as I approach my four year anniversary, I have learned to make a number of adjustments that allow me to fully enjoy cooking and eating what I cook without sacrificing flavor or my health. I hope you will enjoy my recipe and look forward to see what you have come up with. Please share whatever you love to make, no matter where you are in your journey.

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Sweet Zucchini and Ricotta Pancakes

1 medium zucchini, grated
1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese (I sometimes substitute cottage cheese that I blend to a smooth consistency in my blender or food processor. )
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 Tbs sugar free syrup (I used SF Vanilla)
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 Egg, beaten
1 Tbs Canola Oil

1. Combine all ingredients but oil. Heat oil in a nonstick pan. Drop dollops of zucchini mixture into pan and cook in batches. Flatten with a spatula and cook about three minutes each side till golden.

Servings: 8

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/8 of a recipe (1.9 ounces).
Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients. One of the recipe's ingredients was not linked. This ingredient is not included in the recipe nutrition data.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 64.74
Calories From Fat (50%) 32.58
% Daily Value
Total Fat 3.69g 6%
Saturated Fat 1.1g 6%
Cholesterol 31.2mg 10%
Sodium 30.7mg 1%
Potassium 100.75mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 4.89g 2%
Fiber 0.49g 2%
Sugar 0.56g
Protein 3.27g 7%

Cheater Carne Asada -- easy & tasty!

For every pound of beef (I use trimmed chuck roast), use one can of Rotel (tomatoes with chili).  I slice the meat thinly, brown in garlic & onion powder, pepper to taste - NO salt needed.  Add can(s) of Rotel, cover & simmer for two to three hours.  When meat is tender, remove lid & cook off liquid, and you are ready to pair this up with beans or on it's on.

Per one ounce serving... Calories: 70, 7 gm Protein, 4gm Fat - so you can do the math on how much you eat.

This is an easy one to make, and I haven't found anyone who did not like it.  I usually pair it with black beans.

Brenda  : )~

Yummm! I'll add this to my cookbook and plan to give it a try soon.

Thanks for sharing your recipe.