Breakfast Burrito

Happy Labor Day!
At only 217 calories, this breakfast burrito is packed full of veggies & protein.  I served mine with fresh salsa for dipping.

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

• 2 slices of Ham (Hormel Natural Choice Smoked Deli Ham)

          Calories: 30, Fat: 0.8g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0.5g, Protein: 5g

• 1 Flatbread (Joseph's Multigrain Flatbread)

          Calories: 90, Fat: 2.4g, Carbs: 13g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 7g

• 1/4 of a Bell Pepper, sliced

          Calories: 6, Fat: 0.1g, Carbs: 1.4g, Sugars: 0.7g, Protein: 0.2g

• 2 TBS of Red Onion, diced

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

• 2 Egg Whites

          Calories: 34, Fat: 0.1g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0.5g, Protein: 8g

• 10 Jalapeño Slices

          Calories: 2, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

• 1/4 cup of Spring Mix

          Calories: 1, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

• 3 Cherry Tomatoes, diced

          Calories: 6, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0.7g, Protein: 0g

• 1/8 of a cup of Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese

          Calories: 40, Fat: 3g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 3.5g

• Cooking Spray

Entire Recipe: Calories: 217, Fat: 6.4g, Carbs: 18.4g, Sugars: 4.3g, Protein: 23.9g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

1. Heat a frying pan to medium and mist with cooking spray.
2. Beat the egg whites and fry until fully cooked.
3. Top the flat bread with ham, egg, pepper, onion, tomato, jalapeños, cheese, and then the spring mix.
4. Fold the flatbread into a burrito.  Make sure to fold the ends before rolling to insure that the burrito stays together.
5. Wash and reheat the frying pan to medium.  Once the pan is hot mist with cooking spray.
6. Place the burrito in the pan and press firmly with a spatula.
7. Continue to heat and flip until browned on both sides.
8. Remove from heat & slice in half.

Mexican Pizza Makeover

Ok, so I am not ashamed to admit I can get down with a Mexican Pizza from Taco Bell.  It was a favorite of mine growing up, and every now and again I will catch myself craving one.  I decided to create a lighter version of this fast food classic.  Feel free to sub in ground turkey for the chicken or black beans instead of cannellini.
 

 

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

• 2 Corn Tortillas (La Banderita)

          Calories: 110, Fat: 1g, Carbs: 24g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 2g

• 4 oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cooked & shredded

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

• 1/3 cup of Cannellini Beans (Bush's Reduced Sodium)

          Calories: 67, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 12.7g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 4.7g

• 2 TBS of Diced Green Chiles

          Calories: 5, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

• 3 Cherry Tomatoes, diced

          Calories:6, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0.8g, Protein: 0g

• Jalapeno Slices

          Calories: 2, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

• 5 Medium Black Olives, sliced

          Calories: 25, Fat: 2g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

• 1 TBS of Taco Sauce

          Calories: 10, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 0g

• 1/4 cup of 2% Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese

          Calories: 80, Fat: 6g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 7g

• Cilantro
• Cayenne Pepper & Sea Salt
• Cooking Spray

Entire Recipe: Calories: 415, Fat: 10.5g, Carbs: 44.2g, Sugars: 2.8g, Protein: 37.7g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray each side of the tortillas with cooking spray, and place on a lined baking sheet.
3. Bake for 6 minutes, flipping them over after 3.
4. While tortillas are baking, heat a sauté pan to medium.
5. Spray with cooking spray and add beans.
6. Sauté for a couple of minutes until the beans are heated.  Add chicken, green chiles, and a dash of cayenne pepper & sea salt.
7. Sauté until combined. Remove from heat.
8. Spread the chicken & bean mixture over one of the corn tortillas, and then top with half of the cheese.
9. Spread the taco sauce over the second tortilla.  Add the jalapenos, olives, tomatoes, and the rest of the cheese.
10. Place the second tortilla on top of the first.
11. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
12. Garnish with cilantro.



Taco Bell's Nutrition Info:

 

I win :)

BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Tacos

Happy Sunday!  I hope everyone had a safe & happy holiday weekend.  Ever since eating at Graze last weekend I have been craving tacos.  This recipe is refreshing, flavorful, and super easy to make!

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

• 3 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cooked & shredded

          Calories: 85, Fat: 1g, Carbs: 0g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 18.5g

• 2 Corn Tortillas (La Banderita)

          Calories: 110, Fat: 1g, Carbs: 24g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 2g

• 1/2 cup of Broccoli Slaw

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

• 1 TBS Scallions, chopped

          Calories: 2, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0.4g, Sugars: 0.1g, Protein: 0.1g

• 2 TBS Reduced Fat Feta Cheese

          Calories: 30, Fat: 2g, Carbs: 0.4g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 3g

• 1/4 cup of Pineapple, diced

          Calories: 21, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 5.9g, Sugars: 4.6g, Protein: 0.4g

• 1/4 cup of Red Pepper, diced

          Calories: 10, Fat: 0.1g, Carbs: 1.5g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 0.5g

• 1/4 cup of Red Onion, diced

          Calories: 16, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 3.2g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0.5

• 1 TBS of BBQ Sauce (Sticky Fingers Carolina Classic)

          Calories: 20, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 4.5g, Sugars: 4g, Protein: 0g

Entire Recipe: Calories: 304, Fat: 4.1g, Carbs: 41.8g, Sugars: 11.5g, Protein: 25.8g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

1. In a bowl combine chicken, broccoli slaw, pepper, onion, feta, & BBQ sauce.
2. Wrap the tortillas in paper towels, and microwave for 30 seconds.
3. Divide the chicken mixture among the two tortillas.
4. Top with pineapple & scallions.

Huevos Rancheros & Skinny Tequila Cocktail

Happy Hump Day! I need tequila...

 

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

• 1/2 a cup of Corn

       Calories: 60, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 9g, Sugars: 7g, Protein: 2g

• 1/4 a cup of Onion

       Calories: 16, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 3.2g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0.5g

• 1 serving of Jalapenos

       Calories: 5, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 1, Sugars: 0g, Protein, 0g

• 2 Mini Sweet Peppers, Sliced

       Calories: 17, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 3.3g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 0.7

• 1/4 a cup of Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies

       Calories: 10, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 0.5g 

• 1/4 a cup of Enchilada Sauce (Casa Fiesta)

       Calories: 20, Fat: 0.5g, Carbs: 3g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0g

• 1 Egg

       Calories: 78, Fat: 5g, Carbs:0.6g, Sugar: 0.6g, Protein: 6g

• 1 TBS Mashed Avocado

       Calories: 22, Fat: 2g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 0.5g

• 1/2 of a Flatbread (Joseph's Multigrain Flatbread)

       Calories: 45, Fat: 1.2g, Carbs: 6.5g, Sugars: 0.5g, Protein: 3.5g

• Cooking Spray

Entire Recipe: Calories: 273, Fat: 10.2g, Carbs: 29.6g, Sugars: 11.1g, Protein: 13.7g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

For the Cocktail:

• 1.5 oz of Tequila (Camarena Silver)

       Calories: 96

• Sparkling Water, Pink Grapefruit
• Salted Rim & Garnish with a Lime

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Lightly spray both sides of the flatbread.  Bake for 10 minutes, flipping over after 5.
3. Spray pan with cooking spray.  Sauté corn, onions, jalapenos, peppers, diced tomatoes, and enchilada sauce until well combined and fragrant.
4. Prepare an over easy egg.
5. Spread the mashed avocado on one side of the flatbread.
6. Top flatbread with the egg and then vegetable mixture.
7. Mix your cocktail & enjoy!