Baked Yellow Squash

Whew, things have been so crazy busy the past couple of weeks, but I am back and can't wait to share some new recipes.  I have been obsessed with squash lately.  Whether steamed, baked, or sautéed - it is an easy and above all healthy side that pairs well with many entrees.  One of my favorite preparations is this baked recipe with a spicy kick!

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

• 1 cup of Yellow Squash

          Calories: 20, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 4g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 2g

• Cooking Spray
• Cayenne Pepper
• Sea Salt

Entire Recipe: Calories: 20, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 4g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 2g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Slice the squash into thin medallions.
3. Spray a lined baking sheet with cooking spray.
4. Place the medallions on the cookie sheet.  Make sure they do not touch.
5. Sprinkle with salt & cayenne pepper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
6. Bake for 25 minutes, flipping the pieces over after 10.

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Pepper

I really enjoyed the Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers that I made the other week, so I played around with some other variations.  Because of the extra protein, this BBQ Chicken version is definitely more filling.  If you've never tried Sticky Finger's Carolina Classic BBQ Sauce, go get you some!

 

 

 

 

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

• 1 Bell Pepper

          Calories: 50, Fat: 0.4g, Carbs: 11.8g, Sugars: 4g, Protein: 1.9g

• 4 oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cooked & shredded

          Calories: 110, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 24g

• 1/2 cup of Broccoli Slaw

          Calories: 10, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0.8g

• 2 TBS of Red Onion, diced

          Calories: 8, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 0.9g, Protein: 0.2g

• 3 TBS of Reduced Fat Feta

          Calories:45, Fat: 2.6g, Carbs: 0.8g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 4.5g

• 2 TBS of BBQ Sauce (Sticky Finger's Carolina Classic)

          Calories: 40, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 9g, Sugars: 8g, Protein: 0g

• Cooking Spray
• Salt & Pepper

Entire Recipe: Calories: 263, Fat: 4.5g, Carbs: 25.6g, Sugars: 12.9g, Protein: 31.4g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Slice the bell pepper in half.  Remove the seeds and membrane.
3. In a separate dish combine chicken, slaw, onion, 2 TBS of feta & BBQ sauce.
4. Divide the mixture among the bell pepper shells.
5. Sprinkle with remaining TBS of feta, salt & pepper.
6. Bake approximately 12 minutes.