Looking to mix-up your dinner routine but still keep it healthy? Read on for some dinnertime recipes Bumpies’ just can’t get enough of. Spaghetti Squash and Turkey Meatballs What you need: Spaghetti squash 1 lb. ground turkey 1/2 white/sweet onion Hunts basil and oregano diced tomatoes 1 large can of Hunts tomato sauce Salt and pepper 1 egg 1/2 cup of Panko bread crumbs How to prepare:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Bake spaghetti squash whole (but remember to poke some holes in it first!) for about 1-1.5 hrs 3. Combine 1 lb. of ground turkey, 1/2 white/sweet onion (finely chopped), basil, oregano, salt and pepper (to taste), 1 egg, and 1/2 cup of Panko bread crumbs into a large mixing bowl.
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly by hand, then roll into 1 inch meatballs. (Yields approx 40 meatballs.)
Place meatballs on greased cookie sheet .(Try spraying it with PAM olive oil to cut the cals.)
Bake for about 25 minutes
Combine Hunts tomato sauce and can of Hunts basil and oregano diced tomatoes in saucepan and heat.
Top off meatballs with tomato sauce and serve.
Recipe submitted by: Tonya_G ** Tilapia with Lemon & Dill and Mashed Sweet Potatoes ** What you need: Frozen tilapia fillets (Chef’s note: Try individually packaged ones from Sam’s Club if you can) Olive oil Fresh dill 1 lemon Kosher salt Butter Milk *_How to prepare: *_1. Preheat oven to 350
Peel and cut sweet potatoes
Bring large pot of water to a boil (toss in some kosher salt)
Rub tilapia fillet with a bit of olive oil
Cover fillet with chopped fresh dill and 2 or 3 thin lemon slices
Bake tilapia for about 15 minutes, or until fish flakes.
Toss sweet potatoes into boiling water; cook until soft; strain
Mash cooked sweet potatoes in bowl with butter and milk (eyeball it, depending on how thick you like them); use mixer to whip; add salt (to taste)
** Almond Crusted Dijon Salmon with Veggies What you need: **2 frozen salmon steaks 1/2 cup of low-fat mayo and 1/2 cup of dijon mustard Shaved/diced almonds How to prepare:
Defrost salmon steaks
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
Line an oven-safe baking sheet with aluminum foil
Place salmon in oven, bake for approximately 10-12 minutes (or until it’s opaque)
Combine low-fat mayo and dijon mustard in a mixing bowl
Spread mayomustard combo over salmon and cover with shaved almonds. Serve with a veggie of your choice.
Recipe submitted by: erino&chrish ** Whole Wheat Wraps with Cheese and Green Peppers ** What you need: 1 thinly sliced green pepper 1 whole wheat tortilla wrap Low fat/low salt cheese of your choice (like mozzarella or cheddar) Extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper How to prepare:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
Layer wrap with cheese, sliced peppers, and drizzle a little olive oil on top.
Sprinkle some salt and pepper on lightly.
Fold wrap up and place in pan.
Bake until cheese spills out of the sides
Recipe submitted by: bobbyme ** Simple Veggie Chili ** *_What you need: *_1 large onion and a few cloves of garlic 3 cans kidney beans 3 cans diced tomatoes 1 can green chiles 2 pkgs chili seasoning 1 large can tomato juice How to prepare it:
Sautee the garlic and onions.
Combine remaining ingredients in a big pot and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
You’re done! Try serving it over brown rice — yum.
Recipe submitted by: _ wheelnl_ ** Low-Fat Garlicky Artichoke Dip with Homemade Tortilla Chips ** What you need: 22 tortilla chips (cut up into 8 wedges) Cooking spray 1 tsp of salt 1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Asiago cheese, divided 1/2 cup of fat-free sour cream 1 tablespoon of minced fresh garlic 1 (14-ounce) can of hearts of palm (must be drained and chopped) 1 (10-ounce) package of frozen chopped spinach (must be defrosted, drained, and squeezed dry) 1 (8-ounce) block of soft, fat-free cream cheese 1 (6.5-ounce) container of light spreadable cheese in a garlic-and-herbs flavor How to prepare it:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Coat baking sheet and then place tortilla wedges on top; lightly spray the chips again and sprinkle with salt before placing in oven.
Bake chips for about 15 minutes and take them out
On to the dip: combine 1/4 cup of Asiago, mozzarella, sour cream, and the rest of the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir until blended.
Scoop the dip into a 1 1/2 quart baking dish (pre-coated with cooking spray) and sprinkle remaining Asiago cheese on top.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
Eat up!
Recipe submitted by: jjbrunsicles2 ** Yummy Veggie Bowl ** What you need: All your favorite veggies I like to use: Broccoli 1 Cauliflower Bell peppers 1/2 cup of fat-free sour cream Eggplant Mushrooms Butternut squash Onions Sugar snap peas Protein of your choice (like lentils or some nice grilled chicken cubes) How to prepare it:
If you’re using a protein base, cut that into small pieces and put in the bottom of a large bowl. If no protein, skip to step 2
Cut veggies into cubes or slices (this is easiest to do in a food processor, but can also be done by hand)
Put veggie cube/slices into bowl
If you are adding lentils, sprinkle those on top
Cover bowl with wax paper, microwave on high for 7 minutes
Once dish comes out of microwave, mix in your desired sauce or dip. I like to put in hummus of some sort and a bit of corn and chile tomato-less salsa.
Enjoy.
Recipe submitted by: laurieloo123
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Bake spaghetti squash whole (but remember to poke some holes in it first!) for about 1-1.5 hrs 3. Combine 1 lb. of ground turkey, 1/2 white/sweet onion (finely chopped), basil, oregano, salt and pepper (to taste), 1 egg, and 1/2 cup of Panko bread crumbs into a large mixing bowl.
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly by hand, then roll into 1 inch meatballs. (Yields approx 40 meatballs.)
Place meatballs on greased cookie sheet .(Try spraying it with PAM olive oil to cut the cals.)
Bake for about 25 minutes
Combine Hunts tomato sauce and can of Hunts basil and oregano diced tomatoes in saucepan and heat.
Top off meatballs with tomato sauce and serve.
Peel and cut sweet potatoes
Bring large pot of water to a boil (toss in some kosher salt)
Rub tilapia fillet with a bit of olive oil
Cover fillet with chopped fresh dill and 2 or 3 thin lemon slices
Bake tilapia for about 15 minutes, or until fish flakes.
Toss sweet potatoes into boiling water; cook until soft; strain
Mash cooked sweet potatoes in bowl with butter and milk (eyeball it, depending on how thick you like them); use mixer to whip; add salt (to taste)
Defrost salmon steaks
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
Line an oven-safe baking sheet with aluminum foil
Place salmon in oven, bake for approximately 10-12 minutes (or until it’s opaque)
Combine low-fat mayo and dijon mustard in a mixing bowl
Spread mayomustard combo over salmon and cover with shaved almonds. Serve with a veggie of your choice.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
Layer wrap with cheese, sliced peppers, and drizzle a little olive oil on top.
Sprinkle some salt and pepper on lightly.
Fold wrap up and place in pan.
Bake until cheese spills out of the sides
Sautee the garlic and onions.
Combine remaining ingredients in a big pot and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
You’re done! Try serving it over brown rice — yum.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Coat baking sheet and then place tortilla wedges on top; lightly spray the chips again and sprinkle with salt before placing in oven.
Bake chips for about 15 minutes and take them out
On to the dip: combine 1/4 cup of Asiago, mozzarella, sour cream, and the rest of the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir until blended.
Scoop the dip into a 1 1/2 quart baking dish (pre-coated with cooking spray) and sprinkle remaining Asiago cheese on top.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
Eat up!
If you’re using a protein base, cut that into small pieces and put in the bottom of a large bowl. If no protein, skip to step 2
Cut veggies into cubes or slices (this is easiest to do in a food processor, but can also be done by hand)
Put veggie cube/slices into bowl
If you are adding lentils, sprinkle those on top
Cover bowl with wax paper, microwave on high for 7 minutes
Once dish comes out of microwave, mix in your desired sauce or dip. I like to put in hummus of some sort and a bit of corn and chile tomato-less salsa.
Enjoy.
