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This is a lightened version of "The Pioneer Woman's" Pasta Primavera, reworked to be just over 400 calories per serving instead of 900+ per serving.
To lighten it further, use more broth in place of wine.
If you wish, add 2 chicken thighs or some extra-firm tofu to add protein.
(Nutritional info includes wine, but not chicken or tofu).
This recipe has major WOW factor for your parties or other gatherings. I was a BIG hit at our Easter breakfast. I added beef that I needed to use up, but this pie is excellent without meat and you can use just about any vegetable that you want, as long as it isn't too "juicy" and would make the bread soggy.
Great brunch item, can be eaten warm or room temp. I made this for an Easter breakfast. Good thing to have in the fridge for a fast meal or to pack for lunch. The original recipe called for lots of sliced deli meats (salami, ham, whatever), I added mostly veggies and used some leftover beef rib meat that I had in the fridge to cut down the fat, sodium and calorie counts.
You can make your own bread dough, or use fresh, pre-made dough that is available at the supermarket. I used 1.5 bags of 16 oz store-bought bread dough, so I ended up with 8 oz of dough for a small pizza or a calzone.
Original recipe called for using a spring form pan...but whatever pan you use, make sure it has some depth to it so you can make a deep pie. I used a casserole dish for this and had no problem removing the slices.
Make sure the meat (if using) has been fully cooked before placing in the pie. Thinly slice the veggies or par-cook before adding to the pie...roasted eggplant slices (or any vegetable or leftovers) would work in this recipe.
I should have browned my bread more, before covering with foil, (see pic) but I was in a rush to get out the door, for church....
This is my favourite way to eat spaghetti squash. I like cooking it in its own skin and keeping all the vitamins intact, not to mention, it saves cleaning a baking dish.
The original dish called for pesto sauce, this cuts way back on the oil from that recipe.
This dish is delicious, perfect for Lent and packed with nutrition. If you wanted it to be vegetarian, just leave out the tuna...
I have been searching for a Lenten dish to replace tuna casserole....I LOVE tuna casserole, but I am a carb addict and don't want the temptation of all that pasta (even whole grain). So I have substituted the eggplant and the zucchini for the pasta, and went with tomatoes, instead of the "cream" sauce/soup...I guess you could call it a stew. I don't miss the pasta at all.
This is a frittata....serve warm or room temperature... perfect for a brunch item, appetizer (when cut into bite sized pieces) or a picnic! ANYTHING can be added, omitted or switched (except the eggs)...use this recipe to use up all those dribs and drabs that you have in the fridge...adding meat will seriously increase the calorie count, natch...cooked shrimp, crab, or fish can also be added...use a non-stick skillet, and you can omit the olive oil....use a strongly flavoured cheese so you get more flavour and won't be tempted to use more cheese or salt. If you like things spicy, add some hot sauce or chili flakes to the eggs before pouring them over the veggies.
I got this recipe from my mother-in-law. Don’t let the name fool you. It’s actually not very spicy.
Great dinner for the whole family. Turkey pepperoni is terrific. Much healthier alternative then pizza