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GREAT COOKS AMERICA

(39 Recipes) Created by PEACHLADY1

Recipes in this Collection

Five Onion Soup
Very Good 4.2/5

Leeks, Shallots, Scallions, Red and White Onions make this version of French Onion Soup. The depth of flavor really comes from giving time for the onions to do their thing.

Submitted by MRSSTINSON

Carbs: 30.7g | Fat: 13.9g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 12.6g | Calories: 315.2
Vegetable-Packed Guacamole
Very Good 4.5/5

My favorite Mexican restaurant serves a guacamole that's heavy on vegetables--and flavor. To slim it down even more, serve with carrots, celery and cucumber slices.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 6g | Fat: 6.7g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 1.1g | Calories: 81.5
Very Good 4.6/5

Cookbook creator says: I will sometimes use 1/2 fat free mayo and 1/2 Greek yogurt

Submitted by FILM247

Carbs: 1.4g | Fat: 0.9g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 0.7g | Calories: 15.3
Easy Bean and Cheese Nachos
Very Good 4.4/5

Cookbook creator says: I added a few jalapenos and it was great

Submitted by KEEPITUP

Carbs: 20.6g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 9.4g | Calories: 153.4
This recipe has been marked private.
5 Calorie Beef Gravy
Very Good 4.6/5

You won't believe how tasty this is!

Submitted by ANGIETUNIE

Carbs: 1g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 0.2g | Calories: 5.2
Turkey Gravy
Very Good 4.2/5

Delicious and simple gravy

Submitted by KNLRACHEL

Carbs: 3.2g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 3.3g | Calories: 32.2
Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Rounds
Very Good 4.5/5

Submitted by SARBEAR7806

Carbs: 27.1g | Fat: 5.1g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 1.9g | Calories: 157.6
Very Good 4.3/5

Cookbook creator says: next time I'll try the 400 degree idea for a crisper chip.

Submitted by LIVINGWILDE

Carbs: 15.8g | Fat: 5.3g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 1.1g | Calories: 113.6
Very Good 4.2/5

Cookbook creator says: I am going to ad flaxseed too for more nutrition power!

Submitted by IMPRINCESSGOOFY

Carbs: 18.4g | Fat: 1.3g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 4.8g | Calories: 100.2

The anise gives these muffins a hint of Mexican empanada flavor. Pumpkin can be substitued for the sweet potatoes.

Submitted by MRN2821

Carbs: 21.8g | Fat: 2.2g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 107.2

Cooked in a pressure cooker for a quick side.

Submitted by COBANION

Carbs: 29.2g | Fat: 0.8g | Fiber: 8g | Protein: 6.8g | Calories: 136.7
Good 3.4/5

Serve with pretzels or baked tortilla chips, or simply add as a tasty "dressing" for a burger. Adjust ingredients to suit your taste

Carbs: 5.7g | Fat: 9.6g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 1.9g | Calories: 108.3
Incredible! 5.0/5

Terrific easy fresh salsa for 1 recipe. Easily increase amounts for more people or a party.

Submitted by KITTIEWITCH

Carbs: 13.4g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 3.3g | Protein: 1.9g | Calories: 55.6
Incredible! 5.0/5


Combine refried beans, black beans, scallions, salsa, cumin, chili powder and jalapenos in a medium bowl. Transfer to a shallow 2-quart microwave-safe dish; sprinkle with cheese.

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes

Spread sour cream evenly over the hot bean mixture, then scatter with lettuce, tomato, avocado and olives (if using).

Submitted by MSLOAN1283

Carbs: 15.8g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 5.8g | Protein: 8g | Calories: 124
Incredible! 5.0/5

Cookbook creator says: I made mine with stelvia instead of sugar to a total of less than 500 cals for the whole recepie. It is wonderful alone and also over fresh fruit (strawberries for example).

Submitted by MRS4WHEELBOB

Carbs: 10.4g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 0.1g | Calories: 68.7
Grab & Go Cottage Cheese Crunch
Very Good 4.4/5

Cookbook creator says: I used fat free cottage cheese, peaches in it own juice and plain bran flakes. Then I tossed on a few raisins, cranberries or dates. (Raisin Bran has added sugar.) My version had much fewer calories and healthier. No fat or sugar. Great!

Submitted by TABBYKAT75

Carbs: 39.8g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 5.1g | Protein: 16.8g | Calories: 226.7
Tomato Soup
Very Good 4.4/5

This tomato soup is so rich and thick you'll swear it's laden with cream and butter. The trick is really good tomatoes.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 14.3g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 2.5g | Calories: 98.9

this recipe is my morning cup of coffee broken down by whats in it and how much. maybe this is how you drink you coffee?

Submitted by SMELLYMAMA

Carbs: 13.9g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 1.2g | Calories: 90.4
Good 3.0/5

Yummy, healthy and safe for school!!

Submitted by HOLLI_D

Carbs: 11.8g | Fat: 2.1g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 1g | Calories: 72.7
Very Good 4.4/5

Submitted by KBRADLEYSLP

Carbs: 12.4g | Fat: 7.1g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 1.4g | Calories: 110.7
Roasted Beet Salad
Very Good 4.4/5

Think you dislike beets? Not after trying this recipe! Roasting brings out the beets' natural sweetness, and the feta offers a nice, salty contrast.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 14g | Fat: 14.4g | Fiber: 4.2g | Protein: 5g | Calories: 201.3
End-of-Summer Roasted Veggies
Very Good 4.2/5

This is a recipe i put together last night with the veggies I had in the fridge and my husband and daughter LOVED it. Very yummy over ride pilaf or couscous. You can add chicken or fish to make this a non-veggie meal

Submitted by VEGGIEDOC4LIFE

Carbs: 15g | Fat: 7.1g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 3.7g | Calories: 121.2
Cauliflower faux potato salad
Very Good 4.6/5

low carb version of potato salad

Submitted by IKNEADU2

Carbs: 3.8g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 94.3
Very Good 4.3/5

Here's a decadent dessert that's good for you!

Submitted by SPARK728

Carbs: 30.3g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 3.7g | Protein: 1.6g | Calories: 131.4
Good 3.8/5

Brought To Your Kitchen From SparkPeople Member: LBBROCK195

Carbs: 18.6g | Fat: 17.3g | Fiber: 4g | Protein: 2.5g | Calories: 229.2
Yummy No Cook EASY EASY Tuna and Cashew Salad
Very Good 4.0/5

Cookbook creator says: Awesome! Never thought to put tuna & cashews together in a lettuce salad! Very complimentary flavors! Added hard boiled eggs, light cheddar, ripe olives, 2 oz. cashews, and only 1 can of tuna. Create your favorite chef salad w/ tuna & cashews.

Submitted by PRESIDENTSWIFE

Carbs: 20.8g | Fat: 22.5g | Fiber: 3.9g | Protein: 41.6g | Calories: 444.1
Very Good 4.6/5

Yummy asparagus baked with Parmasean and olive oil

Submitted by JITTABUG118

Carbs: 3.8g | Fat: 5.2g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 3.9g | Calories: 69.3
Good 3.9/5

This is a light salad that makes a great addition to an Italian dinner or perfect for lunch.

Submitted by SHARONMAY2007

Carbs: 8.1g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 5.1g | Calories: 87.5
Very Good 4.5/5

Cookbook creator says: We just use salf and fresh ground pepper, let it sit for a bit, and then toss it onto the BBQ - we usually grill them for about 8 minutes, then sprinkle the cheese on.

Submitted by MASHELDON

Carbs: 6.9g | Fat: 6.3g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 4.8g | Calories: 93.7
Very Good 4.2/5

Cookbook creator says: Too much banana - that was mostly what I tasted. I reduced the banana to 1/2 and added a touch of coconut milk.

Submitted by SONYAEDWARDS

Carbs: 12g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 0.4g | Calories: 60.6

Yummy!

Submitted by BROWNJB0

Carbs: 11.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 0.3g | Calories: 43.3
Incredible! 5.0/5

2 c. fresh mango chopped
1 c. coconut milk
1 c. water
4 tbl. organic sugar

blend all together in a popsicle mold until frozen.
Makes six popsicles.

Submitted by LADYHAWKES

Carbs: 14.6g | Fat: 8.2g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 1g | Calories: 126.2
Very Good 4.0/5

Submitted by EAQUAELEGIT

Carbs: 4.8g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 0.3g | Calories: 20.3
Baked Chicken with Garlic and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Very Good 4.1/5

Garlic lovers, rejoice! This recipe contains a whopping two heads, but the flavor mellows and sweetens when baked.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 12.5g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 28.9g | Calories: 238.4
Chicken Satay with Vegetables
Very Good 4.2/5

Chef Meg lowered the fat and calories in this member-submitted recipe, which contains two servings of cooked vegetables per portion!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 13.3g | Fat: 10.9g | Fiber: 3.7g | Protein: 22.7g | Calories: 237.3
Very Good 4.2/5

Try our zesty take on this dinner table tradition.

Carbs: 17.4g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 2.9g | Calories: 97.6
Broiled Tilapia Parmesan
Very Good 4.7/5

Delicious and quick, this recipe is a great way to get more fish into your healthy meal plan!

Submitted by RACHIELOO

Carbs: 1.2g | Fat: 10.5g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 19.6g | Calories: 177.1
Hearty Veggie-Filled Beef Stew
Very Good 4.3/5

A heart-healthy one-dish meal that is made with lean top round beef, lots of vegetables, and a spicy, herb mixture.

Carbs: 20.6g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 5.7g | Protein: 43.7g | Calories: 384.7
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