In case you weren't able to attend here is the formula for our goodies :) ENJOY
Turkey Quinoa Chili
½ c quinoa
2/3 c water
1 t olive oil
1 lg onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 t Splenda
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1 # ground turkey (or Tofu)
½ t cinnamon
2 T chili powder
1 T cumin
1 t dried oregano
1 t cocoa powder
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
1 – 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 – 15 oz can vegetable broth
1 – 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 – 15 oz can red beans, drained and rinsed
In a small saucepan bring 2/3 c water to boil; add quinoa, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until quinoas is tender (the little tail should be showing on each grain.) Set aside.
In a large stockpot heat the olive oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic with Splenda until soft. Stir in zucchini and pepper. Add ground turkey and break up into chunks. Cook until no longer pink.
Stir in cinnamon, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cocoa powder, chipotle pepper, vegetable broth, tomatoes, and beans.
Add the quinoa and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Makes 10 servings.
164 calories, 19 g PRO, 4 g fat, 13 g carbohydrate each serving
Serve with quick and easy Mini-Cornbread Muffins
Make with Jiffy Mix or similar (but be sure to check the label for the 100:3 rule)
Use the mini-muffin tins for portion control- freeze leftovers for another day!
Pumpkin ‘n Protein Pudding
1 pkg (1.4 oz) Sugar-Free Vanilla instant pudding mix
¾ c water
2 scoops (or packets) Vanilla Unjury
2 T canned pumpkin
½ - ¼ t pumpkin pie spice
Measure ¾ c cold water (package direction call for 2 c milk). Add 2 scoops of vanilla Unjury. Mix thoroughly by shaking or stirring.
Empty the pudding mix into a bowl. Add pumpkin pie spice to dry pudding mix and blend thoroughly. Pour into the Unjury and water previously mixed. Add 2 T canned pumpkin. Stir or beat until thoroughly mixed (a wire whisk or mixer works best.)Serves 6 – 53 calories, 6 g carbohydrates, 7 g protein, 0 g fat each serving.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
¾ c peanut butter
3 scoops (or packets) Chocolate Unjury
Put peanut butter into mixing bowl. Add Unjury 1 scoop (packet) at a time, stirring well after each scoop until dough is formed. Roll into balls. Try them in the freezer for a frozen treat!
Makes 15 – 96 calories, 7 g PRO, 7 g carbohydrates, 5 g fat each.
Alpine Sugar-Free Spiced Cider
This is a new product with only 15 WELL WORTH IT calories per serving and that is a great trade off for all those other Holiday drinks without losing flavor. Add cinnamon sticks and orange slices to a pot of cider for festive and appealing refreshment for all!
