Week of Jan. 16th, 2011 Recipes

Pesto Chicken (previously posted)
Chinese Fried Rice (previously posted)
Salsa Chicken Salad (no recipe required)


Pizza Joes (serves 6, 329 Calories/serving)
(from Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook, page 207)

1 lb. ground lean beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 jar (14 oz) pizza sauce
3 oz. turkey pepperoni (about 50 slices), chopped
1/2 t. dried basil
1/4 t. dried oregano
6 whole wheat hamburger buns
6 T. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Brown the beef, onion, and pepper over medium heat in  a large non-stick skillet. Stir in pizza sauce, pepperoni, and herbs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 10 mins.

Spoon 2/3 c. beef mixture onto each bun; sprinkle with cheese. Place on a baking sheet; broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Replace tops. Serve.



Veggie-Cheese Stuffed Shells (2 servings - 3 stuffed shells each. 326 calories)

6 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
2/3 c. reduced fat ricotta cheese
1/2 c. shredded part skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 c. shredded carrot
1/4 c. shredded zucchini
2 T. grated parmesan cheese
1/2 t. dried oregano
1/2 t. dried parsley flakes
1/8 t. garlic powder
1/8 t. pepper
3/4 c. meatless spaghetti sauce, divided

Cook pasta accoring to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/4 c. mozzarella, carrot, zucchini, parmesan cheese, and seasonings. Spread 1/4 c. spaghetti sauce in a 3 c. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Drain shells; stuff with cheese mixture. Place in prepared baking dish. Top with remaining  spaghetti sauce. Cover and bake for 350 degrees for 25 mins. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake 10-15 mins longer or until bubbly.



Roast Beef Wraps

1 low-calorie tortilla or wrap
1/2 c. spinach leaves
2 T. reduced fat cream cheese
2 oz. roast beef lunch meat

On the tortilla, spread cream cheese and top with spinach leaves and lunch meat. Roll.