Greek Spinach Pie (Spanikopita)
What I like about this recipe is that it’s a lot less complicated than traditional Greek spinach pie. Some spanakopita recipes require shaping small, individual triangles. This recipe makes one big pie, which you can slice into individual portions right before serving. And when you bring the whole pie to table… it’s a showstopper! There are couple of tricks to using phyllo dough. You’ll need to let frozen dough thaw before using it, so move the package to the fridge the night
Maple and Turkey Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
If you are tasked with bringing an appetizer to your holiday dinner or cocktail party, look no further. These Maple and Turkey Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts are savory little bites that will disappear fast. Brussels sprouts lovers will be gaga for them, and even people who are squeamish about the tiny cabbages will want to devour them when they’re hugged by a slice of turkey bacon that’s been painted with a maple and balsamic glaze. Total Time: 50 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
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Cheesy Cauliflower Nachos
This fun recipe is a great way to indulge in your nacho cravings, without heaps of unnecessary salt and fat. Cauliflower, a good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate, is one of those magical vegetables redefining how we think about “junk food.” I LOVE making buffalo cauliflower bites to get in my veggies... Is there anything this vegetable can’t do? This recipe starts by roasting cauliflower in the oven, to get them golden brown. I recommend spreading out the cauliflowe
Zucchini Fries
This tasty snack or side dish has flavor and crunch. And, our zucchini fries have only 74 calories per serving! Total Time: 29 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 14 min.
Yield: 4 servings 21 Day Fix servings: 1Y, 1G Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
¼ cup whole wheat flour
2 Tbsp. cornmeal
1 tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. ground black pepper
3 medium zucchini, cut into ½ x 3-inch sticks
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 475° F.
2. Line
Healthier Seven-Layer Dip
A lighter version of the classic seven-layer dip, that is heavy on fresh veggies, and uses nonfat refried beans and low-fat yogurt instead of sour cream. As a lifelong connoisseur of seven-layer dip, I can attest to its tastiness. Total Time: 25 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 15 min.
Yield: 10 servings 21 Day Fix portions: 1G, 1/2Y, 1/2 B/O Ingredients:
2 medium ripe avocados
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 dash sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
1 dash ground black pepper
Mini Denver Quiches
These mini Denver quiches with ham, cheese, and bell pepper are perfect bite-sized appetizers for brunch, and they make a great grab-and-go breakfast! Total Time: 30 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 20 min.
Yield: 12 servings 21 Day Fix servings: 1/2R Ingredients:
6 large eggs
1½ cups nonfat milk
Sea salt and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
Non-stick cooking spray
½ medium onion, chopped
½ medium green bell pepper, chopped
½ medium red bell pepper, cho
Bell Pepper Nachos
Ah, nachos. A classic bar snack usually served up as a mountain of fried chips smothered in cheese…and totaling upwards of at least 500 calories. Cut the carbs (chips) and still enjoy this classic appetizer treat! 21 Day Fix portions: 2G, 1R, 1/2B Total Time: 38 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 23 min.
Yield: 2 servings Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
¼ medium onion, chopped
8 oz. raw 93% lean ground turkey
1 tsp. Taco Seasoning Blend (or packaged taco seasoni
5 Healthy Cinco de Mayo Snacks
Have a healthy Cinco de Mayo fiesta with these recipes for fresh salsas, guacamole, and homemade corn tortilla chips that will let you indulge in the holiday without derailing your diet. Not only do these salsas and guac taste amazing, they don’t have any of the hidden sugars, sodium, and preservatives that are often found in prepared versions from the grocery store. Roasted Tomato Salsa
Fresh tomato salsa can be whipped up in minutes, but with just a little extra effort (ha
