Hi 100 calorie and The 100 Calorie Diet fans! I feel it’s a great day for 100 calorie recipes and 100 calorie meals. OMG! How can you possibly have a 100 calorie meal? Susie says, “Effortless!” You construct your meal around No cost foods from The 100 Calorie Food Counter. No cost foods are those foods that are so low in calories and/or high in fiber that you can eat these foods all day long and still lose weight. So without further ado, let’s get it started!
Bangin’ Brushetta
4-6 Garlic Cloves, Chopped – Totally free
1 Tablespoon Onion, Chopped – Free of charge
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil – 100
4-6 Tomatoes, Diced – Free of charge
Fresh Basil To Taste – No cost
Fresh Parsley To Taste – Free of charge
Fresh Rosemary To Taste – No cost
Salt and Pepper To Taste – Totally free
¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated – 100
12 Slices of Baguette, 1 ½ oz. Each and every, Toasted – 1200
Saute garlic and onion in olive oil for 2 minutes. Set aside to cool. In a medium bowl, place tomatoes, spices and cheese. Add cooled garlic and onions. Mix nicely. Top baguette slices with mixture. Serve instantly.
Makes twelve 100 calorie servings.
“Down Town” Manhattan Clam Chowder
1 Slice Bacon (1/2 oz. Uncooked) – 100
1 Big Onion, Chopped – No cost
3–5 Garlic Cloves, Minced – Free
1 Green Bell Pepper, Chopped – Free
1 Carrot, Chopped – No cost
2 Celery Stalks, Chopped – No cost
24 oz. Clam Juice – Free of charge
12 oz. Baby Clams, Canned With Juice, Chopped – 300
14 1/2 oz. Can of Italian Style Diced Tomatoes – Totally free
4 Bay Leaves – Totally free
1 Teaspoon Dried Thyme – Free
1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley, Chopped – Totally free
1/4 Cup Green Onion, Chopped – Free
1/8 Teaspoon Thyme – Free
Salt and Pepper To Taste – Free
In a big soup pot, cook bacon over medium heat until extremely crisp. Add onion and garlic, cook, stirring until tender. Next add green pepper, carrot, celery and cook for about 1 minute. Add clam juice, baby clams (with juice), tomatoes, bay leaves and thyme. Boil for 1 minute. Decrease heat to medium and simmer for 30 minutes. Eliminate the bay leaves. Lastly stir in remaining ingredients.
Makes four 100 calorie servings.
Fast and Simple Spinach
1 Can of Spinach, Drained Nicely – No cost
Garlic Powder To Taste – Free of charge
1 oz. of Your Favorite Cheese, Shredded – 100
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Location drained spinach in a tiny casserole dish, sprinkle with garlic powder. Leading with cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.
Makes 1 large 100 calorie serving.
Variation: Use canned asparagus rather of spinach.
Simple Japanese Onion Soup
1 Celery Stalk, Chopped – Free of charge
1 Small Onion, Chopped – Totally free
1 Carrot, Chopped – Free of charge
1 Teaspoon Fresh Ginger Root, Grated – Totally free
1/4 Teaspoon Fresh Garlic, Minced – No cost
2 Tablespoons Chicken Stock – Totally free
three Teaspoons Beef Bouillon Granules – Free
2 Cups Fresh Mushrooms, Thinly Sliced (Shiitake or White Button) – No cost
2 Quarts Water – Totally free
4 Tablespoons Fresh Chives, Chopped – No cost
In a significant stockpot, location celery, onion, carrot, ginger, garlic, and one cup of the mushrooms. Next add chicken stock, beef bouillon and water. Bring to a rolling boil. Cover pot and lessen to medium low heat. Cook for 1 hour. Location the remaining mushrooms (1 cup) into a separate pot. Place a strainer over this pot. Pour your boiled mixture into this pot letting just the liquid come by means of. Discard the strained vegetables. Divide soup into four Asian kind bowls and sprinkle the fresh chives on top. Serve immediately with Asian type soup spoons.
Makes 4 Free of charge servings.
Japanese Steakhouse Salad
4 Cups Iceburg Lettuce, Chopped – No cost
1 Large Carrot, Shredded – No cost
1/2 Cup Purple Cabbage, Shredded – Free of charge
Dressing:
1/4 Medium Onion, Minced – Totally free
2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil – 200
2 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar – Free
2 Teaspoons Water – Free of charge
1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger Root, Minced – Free
2 Teaspoons Catsup – Totally free
1/2 Teaspoon Sugar – No cost
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce – Free of charge
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice – Free
1-2 Garlic Cloves, Minced – No cost
Salt and Pepper To Taste – No cost
Location lettuce in a medium bowl, leading with carrot and cabbage. Place all salad dressing ingredients into a blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds. Pour dressing on leading of salad. Serve right away.
Makes two 100 calorie servings.
Susie Trimble and her sister, Tammy Trimble, developed and co-wrote The 100 Calorie Diet plan and Food Counter for folks who enjoy to eat. It’s easy! Eat anything you want in 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500+ and still lose weight. She has a degree from Canyon College in Health and Nutrition and is also a Certified Personal Fitness Chef. Susie has lost over 100 lbs. on The 100 Calorie Diet and has learned to finally stop dieting and start living the 100 calorie way. She loves to cook delicious food and create new and exciting recipes. Check out her at http://www.The100CalorieDiet.com