Green Beans recipe – 74 calories

Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, partially drained
1 tablespoon bacon grease
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)

Preparation:
1. Add all ingredients to a saucepan.
2. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Serve hot.
Servings: 4

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 74
Calories from fat: 30
Total fat: 3.3g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Total carbs: 10.8g
Protein: 2g

Tomato on Toast recipe – 131 calories

Ingredients:
2 slices tomato
1 slice toasted English muffin
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
1 dash Italian seasoning

Preparation:
1. Put the tomato slices on top of a toasted
English muffin (optional: butter the toast if you want).
2. Sprinkle the tomato slices with the crumbled blue cheese and a dash of Italian seasoning (or your own favorite seasoning).
3. Microwave for about 40 seconds (or until the blue cheese begins to melt).
Servings: 1

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 131
Calories from fat: 48
Total fat: 5.4g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Total carbs: 14.6g
Protein: 6.5g

Creamy Bruschetta recipe – 177 calories

Ingredients:
1 bread baguette
2 tomatoes, diced
1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 minced garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation:
1. Cut the bread into 1-inch slices and butter each slice.
2. Mix the rest of the ingredients together.
3. Put about 1 teaspoon of mixture on each slice, and place on baking pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10-15 minutes (or until the mixture has melted and the bread is crispy).
5. Serve immediately.
Servings: 12

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 177
Calories from fat: 61
Total fat: 6.8g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Total carbs: 23.2g
Protein: 6g

Pizza Sauce recipe – 173 calories

Ingredients:
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato puree
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/4 cup water

Preparation:
1. Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 – 20 minutes.
Servings: 1 cup

Nutritional information for 1 cup:
Calories: 173
Calories from fat: 46
Total fat: 5.2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Total carbs: 32g
Protein: 5.1g

Stuffed Jalapenos recipe – 73 calories

Ingredients:
12 pickled jalapeno chilies
1/2 cup (2 oz.) sharp cheddar chesse, shredded
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
12 pimento strips
1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Preparation:
1. Rinse and drain the jalapeno peppers. Slit lengthwise on one side. Remove seeds and veins, leaving stem attached.
2. Beat the cream cheese until fluffy.
3. Beat in the

Cheddar cheese and sliced green onions.
4. Stuff each pepper with the cheese and onion mixture.
5. Arrange on a heatproof serving plate or baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes (or until the cheese melts).
6. Top each pepper with a pimento strip.
Servings: 12

Nutritional information for one serving:

Calories: 73
Calories from fat: 40
Total fat: 4.5g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Total carbs: 6.5g
Protein: 3g