RECIPE TIME!! :o)

Due to a hectic family schedule this week... I didn't have much time to blog, so here is a little something to make up for it.

A Couple of otherwise "SINFUL" foods converted to a more healthy alternative... sorry, no pics to go with it at this point but, will add some at a later date if I can.

ENJOY!! And have a great weekend! Keep moving!! ♥

PICANTE POTATO SKINS

 Cheese‑stuffed potato skins are usually off limits to people with dairy allergies and watching their waistlines, but this one is dairy‑free. These spicy spuds will be the rave of any get together!

Ingredients:

3 baking potatoes (1lb. total)           

3 Tbsp homemade salsa       

1 Tbsp Olive Oil  

3/4 cup (3 oz.) shredded cheese

(CHEESE CHOICES: soy‑based, nondairy cheddar, (Yves) or Goat Cheese)

This recipe makes 12 potato skins (12 Servings) - ONE is a serving

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Do not microwave potatoes, because the skins will become too soft for this recipe.  Use a NON stick cookie sheet or put a dab of grapeseed OR coconut oil with paper towel.

Wash potatoes and poke them with a fork or knife in several places. Bake potatoes 1 hour, or until tender. Allow them to cool. 

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving ¼‑inch thick shells. 

Cut each shell in half lengthwise; place on a cookie sheet.

Combine salsa and olive oil; brush over insides of shells. Bake until crisp, about 15 minutes.

Sprinkle skins with soy‑based cheese; return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Serve warm.

Calories Per Serving 54.7 

7.4 g Carbs, 

.9 g Fiber 

2.7 g Protein 

1.7 g Fat 

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HOMEMADE SPICY SALSA

Ingredients:

2/3 cup chopped green bell peppers                     

3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 

14‑15 oz. fresh diced tomatoes                             

4 oz. chopped fresh green chilies or jalapeno peppers

2 chopped green onions with green tops                 

1/3 cup chopped radishes                                               

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup chopped onion

MAKES 5 servings

Step 1:

Combine all the ingredients; mix well.

Step 2:

Leave at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes for flavors to mingle. OR store in an air tight container to serve at a later date.

Calories Per Serving 36.8 

1.4 g Protein 

8.2 g Carbs, 

2 g Fiber 

5 g Fat