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Turkey + Soup + Tortillas

If you have a some ground turkey, some tomato soup (preferable low-sodium), and some tortillas (preferably whole-wheat), here is an easy meal you could make: Yum-Yum Taco Bake (344 calories per serving).

For the Yum-Yum Taco Bake, you'll also need:

  • Salsa
  • Milk
  • Cheddar cheese
Posted on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 07:53AM by Registered CommenterJessie | CommentsPost a Comment

Broccoli + Bread + Cheddar

If you have a few heads of broccoli, some slices of bread, and some low-fat Cheddar cheese, here is an easy meal you could make: Quick Broccoli Gratin (227 calories per serving).

For the Quick Broccoli Gratin, you'll also need:

  • All-purpose flour
  • Milk
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
Posted on Friday, September 5, 2008 at 03:22AM by Registered CommenterJessie | CommentsPost a Comment

Ground Turkey + Bell Peppers + Onion

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If you have a some ground turkey, a few bell peppers, and an onion, here is an easy meal you could make: Garden of Eden Turkey Meatloaf (295 calories per serving).

For the Garden of Eden Turkey Meatloaf, you'll also need:

  • 1 apple
  • 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs (or bread to make crumbs)
  • 1 egg
  • Various spices (thyme, basil, marjoram)
  • Fresh parsley and chives
Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 10:23PM by Registered CommenterJessie | CommentsPost a Comment

Tuna + Asparagus

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If you have a few cans of tuna and some fresh asparagus, here is an easy meal you could make: Not-Your-Normal Tuna Casserole (168 calories per serving).

For the Not-Your-Normal Tuna Casserole, you'll also need:

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • Handful of penne pasta
  • Cottage cheese
  • Garlic salt
  • Onion Powder
Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 09:10PM by Registered CommenterJessie | CommentsPost a Comment

Chicken + Pineapple

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If you have boneless, skinless chicken breast halves and a fresh pineapple (or even canned pineapple), here are two easy meals you could make: Tropical Teriyaki Kabobs (210 calories per serving) or Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Chicken (262 calories per serving).

For the Tropical Teriyaki Kabobs, you'll also need:

  • 1 or 2 bell peppers
  • Low-sodium teriyaki sauce
  • Ginger powder
  • Garlic salt
  • 6 to 8" wooden skewers

For the Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Chicken, you'll also need:

  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 hot pepper, such as a jalapeno
  • 1 or 2 cloves garlic
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Fresh or dried parsley
Posted on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 09:05PM by Registered CommenterJessie | CommentsPost a Comment