Polynesian Meatballs

Got this recipe on the back of my Minute Rice box!

Ingredients:
10 oz. crushed pineapple, divided
10 oz. ground turkey or chicken (I used extra lean, 97/3, Honeysuckle White ground turkey)
1 c Minute Brown Rice, uncooked
1/4 c teriyaki sauce, divided
1/8 c eggbeaters
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 T orange marmalade (I actually used apricot preserves b/c that is what I had!)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F.
Drain 1/4 c crushed pineapple for meatballs. Reserve remaining pineapple and juice for sauce.
Combine ground turkey or chicken, rice, 1/4 c pineaple, 1/8 c teriyaki sauce, eggbeaters, ginger and nutmeg in a large bowl. Combine.
Gently roll into desired meatball size; place meatballs on aluminum foil-lined baking sheet with sides. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until meatballs are done.
While meatballs are baking, to make sauce, combine remaining pineapple and juice, remaining 1/8 c teriyaki sauce and orange marmalade in small saucepan. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and summer, uncovered, 3-4 minutes.
Top cooked meatballs with sauce. Serve over hot cooked rice if desired.
Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information:
(Meatballs only, no additional rice)
Calories: 228.6
Fat: 3.2g
Saturated Fat: 0.6g
Carbs: 31.3g
Protein: 18.5g

Ratings:
Kristen: 3.5
Dave: 4.5

Texas Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients:
1 lb extra lean ground turkey
onion powder and garlic powder, to taste (I used garlic & wine seasoning)
10.75 oz 98% fat free broccoli & cheese soup
5.2 oz cream of chicken soup
1 c frozen corn
1/2 c medium picante sauce
2 tsp chili powder
pepper to taste
5 svgs tater tots
1/4 c shredded cheddar cheese

Directions
Heat oven to 375F. Brown ground turkey with onion and garlic powder in a 12" skillet over med-high heat; drain.
Stir soups, corn, picante sauce, chili powder and pepper into turkey mixture. Transfer to ungreased 2-1/2 qt baking dish. Top with tater tots.
Bake uncovered 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 339
Fat: 13.9g
Saturated Fat: 3.7g
Carbs: 30.6g
Protein: 22.8g

Ratings:
Kristen: 3.5
Dave:

Cheesy Chicken Pizza

This is a recipe from Campbells that I got from my aunt and modified a little.

Ingredients:
1 pkg refrigerated pizza dough (I used Meijer but it is not very good! I'll use something different next time.)

1/4 c Pace® Picante Sauce, medium
1/4 c tomato sauce (Valu Time)- I also added some oregano
4 oz chopped cooked chicken (or turkey)
1 can sliced pitted ripe olives (a little over 1/2 c)
1 thin slice red onion, cut up

1 clove garlic, sliced/chopped

3 oz shredded mozzarella (Meijer, low-moisture part-skim)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425. Roll out pizza dough on a stone or baking sheet.

Mix picante and tomato sauces and pour onto pizza crust.

Add chicken, olives, onion, garlic and cheese to the pizza.

Bake at 425 for 15 minutes or until crust is browned and cheese is melted.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 206

Fat: 7.5g

Saturated Fat: 2g

Carbs: 24g

Protein: 11g

Ratings:

Kristen: 3.5

Dave: 3

I'd rate it higher with a different crust. Dave agreed that the crust was not very good and also said it was too garlicky. I don't think you can ever have too much garlic! :)

Honey Mustard Turkey Cutlets with Leeks and Potatoes

This recipe came from Eating Well.

Ingredients:
3 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced (mine were 7.75 oz)
1 lb potatoes, thinly sliced
2 T canola oil, divied
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper, divided
1/4 tsp salt, divided
3 T honey
3 T Dijon mustard
1-1/2 tsp curry powder
1 lb turkey cutlets (I used Jennie-O Extra Lean Boneless Turkey Breast Tenderloins)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 450. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
Place sliced leeks in a colander; rinse and drain well. Toss the leeks, potatoes, 1 T oil, 1/4 tsp pepper and 1/8 tsp salt in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15 min.
Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1T oil, honey, mustard, and curry powder in a small bowl until smooth. Sprinkle both sides of turkey with the remaining 1/4 tsp pepper and 1/8 tsp salt.
Reduce heat to 400F. Toss the leeks and potatoes with 2T of the honey mustard sauce. Place the turkey on top of the vegetables and spread the remaining sauce over the turkey.
Return to the oven and bake until turkey is cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 361
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Carbs: 41g
Protein: 29g

Ratings:
Kristen: 3.5
Dave: 4.5

Chicken Cordon Bleu

This is from a Hungry Girl recipe. Love her! Check her out at www.hungry-girl.com
Original recipe is here.

Ingredients:
4 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
1 wedge Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss Cheese
1 oz 97-98% fat free ham slices (Hillshire Farms)
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Flatten chicken to 1/4" thickness using a meat tenderizer.  Season with salt and pepper. Spread the cheese on one side of the chicken breast. Place the ham on top of that.
Roll the chicken, starting from a long side. Bake on a cookie sheet or baking dish coated with tin foil or sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken on cookware seam-side down. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
Makes 1 serving

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 185
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbs: 2g
Protein: 28g

Ratings:
Kristen: 5 (but I made mine with turkey)
Dave: 4