Stuffed Zucchini

A friend shared this lean and green compliant recipe with me and it sounds pretty good!  Even if you aren't on program, you might enjoy trying something new. 

1 zucchini
3 oz ground beef
3/4 C cottage cheese
1/4 C pureed tomatoes
2 T Parmesan cheese
Salt
Pepper
Oregano

Slice zucchini lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds and discard. Microwave for 3-4 minutes.

Brown ground beef. Add cottage cheese, tomatoes, 1 T  of the Parmesan cheese, and season to taste.

Stuff mixture into both zucchini halves and top with remaining Parmesan cheese.

Brown at 400 degrees until Parmesan bubbles. Remove and enjoy!

Yield:  One serving

Great lean & green at Panera!

Classic cafe salad with chicken

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Saturday Morning Breakfast - Pancakes

When I first went on the High Quality Health program, I missed my favorite lazy Saturday morning breakfast, pancakes.

I was so excited by the new pancake product!

This morning I made small "silver dollar" pancakes on my electric griddle.

I used my "optional snack" for the day - one tablespoon of peanut butter - on the three middle pancakes to make them extra yummy.

I can stay on program and still add a few condiments: small pats of healthy spread and sugar-free syrup.

It doesn't get much better than this! I don't feel deprived - I'm treating myself.

Tom and I sat out on the balcony this morning savoring our breakfast and sipping coffee. We're so grateful that the weather is cool enough to sit outside.

Favorite Lean'n'Green Breakfast - Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters

2 whole eggs + 4 egg whites
1C zucchini, grated

1T onion, thinly sliced

1 t olive oil

¼ t pepper

¼ t onion powder

1/8 t garlic powder

1/8 t salt

Grate zucchini, add onion, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder, salt, whole eggs, and egg whites.  Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat.  Drop 2-3 T of mixture into warm skillet.  When brown on one side, turn and cook other side.  Stack on an oven-safe plate or dish and keep in warm oven until whole batch is done.

Yield: 1 serving