Soba Noodle Salad

Soba Noodle Salad

Ingredients:

Salad

9 oz package of soba noodles cooked as directed on package

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup shredded cabbage

1 cup diced bell peppers

2 Tbsp sesame seeds lightly toasted 

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces 

Sauce

1 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions

2 Tbsp ginger minced

4 cloves of garlic minced

1 Tbsp red pepper flakes

2 Tbsp sesame oil

2 Tsp chili oil

1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce 

2 Tbsp rice vinegar 

2 Tbsp honey

Salt

Pepper

Directions

1. In a bowl combine all the ingredients for the sauce.  Let stand for 15 minutes for flavor to intensify.
2. While sauce is sitting cook the chicken breast pieces, chop vegetables, toast sesame seeds, and cook the soba noodles as directed on the package.
3. In a large bowl combine all the salad ingredients.  Add in the sauce and stir to cover salad mixture.
4. Enjoy at room temperature or cold.  It is even better the next day :) 

Nutritional Information

Serving: 6

Calories: 230

Fat: 8.9g

Carbohydrates: 26.5g

Fiber: 2.5g

Sugar: 8.9g

Protein: 13.7g

Zucchini Crusted Pizza

Zucchini Crusted Pizza

Ingredients

For Crust:

3 1/2 cups grated zucchini

3 eggs beaten 

1/3 cup whole wheat flour 

1/2 cup grated mozzarella 

1/2 cup grated parmesan 

1/2 tsp basil minced

Salt and pepper

Toppings:

Feel free to add your favorite toppings.  Here are some suggestions

Tomato sauce                    Mozzarella cheese

Feta                                Bell Peppers

Onions                             Spinach

Basil                                Turkey Sausage

Mushrooms                       Sun-dried Tomatoes 

Olives                               Artichoke hearts

Garlic                              

Directions 

1. Salt zucchini lightly and let sit for 15 minutes. Squeeze out all excess moisture
2. Combine crust ingredients and spread out on a oiled 9x13 baking pan
3. Bake 20-25 min at 350 degrees until surface is dry and firm.  Brush top with oil and broil it under moderate heat for 5 min. 
4. Pile on your favorite toppings (see suggestions above).  Heat for 25 minutes at 350 degrees or until hot.

Nutritional Information (for crust)

Serving: 8

Calories: 114

Fat: 5.5g

Carbohydrates: 9g

Fiber: 2.2g

Sugar: 4.3g

Protein: 8.5g

Pasta Salad

Pasta Salad

Ingredients 

16 oz whole wheat fusili cooked as indicated on package and cooled down to room temp

6 med tomatoes diced 

1 cup mozzerella cheese 

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1/2 cup fresh basil chopped

3 cloves of garlic minced

1/4 cup of olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

In a large bowl combine all the ingredients listed above.  Serve cold or at room temperature. Enjoy :) 

Nutritional Information
Serving: 8
Calories: 340
Fat: 12.8 g
Carbohydrates: 47 g
Fiber: 6.2 g
Sugar: 3.6 g
Protein: 13 g