Ingredients:
½ pound extra firm tofu
1 (15 ounce) can of black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn
1-2 cloves, garlic, crushed, cooked
¼ of a small red onion, minced
½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
1 ½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup cilantro, chopped
Romaine lettuce leaves, cleaned and dried
Hot sauce (optional)
Preparation:
1.Cut tofu into ½ inch thick slices. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of cumin and chili powder on both sides and marinate for 10 minutes. Grill the marinated tofu on both sides until it is golden brown. Take the grilled tofu off of the griddle and cut into cubes.
2.Mix all ingredients in a bowl, except the lettuce leaves. Taste and adjust the seasoning as you wish.
3.Scoop a couple of tablespoons of filling into each lettuce.
4.Serve with your favorite hot sauce.
Ingredients:
1 whole wheat flour tortilla (8 inch)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 slices deli turkey
2 Romaine lettuce leaves
2 tomato slices
2 tablespoon carrots, shredded
2 tablespoon low fat shredded cheddar cheese
Preparation:
Spread the mustard onto the tortilla.
Layer the turkey, lettuce, tomato, carrots, and cheese.
Roll it up tightly.
Ingredients:
4 oz. tuna (drained)
2 Tbsp. light mayonnaise
1 tsp. mustard.
¼ c. chopped onion.
2 whole wheat toasts.
½ cucumber (sliced)
3 cherry tomatoes (sliced)
Salt & pepper to taste
Preparation:
Mix the drained canned tuna with the mayonnaise, mustard and finely chopped onion. Toast the bread and spread tuna mixture. Layer with thin slices of cucumber, overlapping them. Finally, layer on the tomato slices, sprinkle a pinch of salt, and pepper. Voilà.
Ingredients:
2 slices of 100% whole wheat toast
2 slices of oven roasted turkey breast
1 slice American cheddar cheese
1/2 c. raw baby spinach
1/4 c. raw sliced mushrooms
Preparation:
Begin by heating a cooking skillet on low heat. While skillet is heating, create sandwich by placing cheese, turkey, spinach, and mushrooms between two slices of bread. Make sure to place ingredients in that order to ensure cheese melts. When skillet reaches medium heat level, add sandwich. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes. When cheese is melted, remove sandwich from skillet, place on plate, cut diagonally and enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 qty. Zucchini, grated (5 oz.)
1 lb. Lean turkey, ground
¼ c. Seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs
2 qty. Green onions, white and green parts, minced
1Tbs. Basil, dried
1 qty. Garlic clove, grated
1 Tbs. Red onion, grated
½ tsp. Kosher salt
½ tsp. Black pepper
4 secs. Olive oil spray
Preparation:
In a large bowl, place the ground turkey, green onions, breadcrumbs, basil, garlic, red onion, black pepper, and salt. Using clean hands mix together thoroughly. Then mix in the grated zucchini until well distributed throughout the mixture. Spray the olive oil on a large skillet on medium high heat. Carefully form five patties with the turkey zucchini mixture. Cook the patties for about 4 to 5 minutes until browned, then flip. Make sure the patties are cooked all the way through. Place on a whole wheat burger bun and add any vegetables of choice. Enjoy.
