Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Busy Bee

I know it's been awhile since my last post but I can assure you I have been busy ;) Busy cooking new fun healthy recipes to share with you all, busy enjoying the Summer us New Englander's have been waiting for only to realize it's already gone :( busy training clients and myself as I prepare for the Fall fitness season -mainly FITNESS AMERICA NATIONALS in LAS VEGAS (www.fitnessamerica.com)

Today I'd like to share with you a few recipes you are sure to love and I assure you you're body will thank you!

Tuna Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:
2-3 leaves of Romaine lettuce
1 Roma tomato or Sun gold (baby orange-soo sweet!) tomatoes, cut into 8 pieces
1/2 cup green and red pepper, diced
1/2 can (3 ounces) white albacore tuna, drained
6 Oz. container 0% fat plain Organic Greek Yogurt
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions:
Mix the ingredients into the tuna and Greek Yogurt. Sprinkle with the balsamic vinegar and add a scoop into a lettuce leaf, roll –up and enjoy!

Nutritional Information:

Per serving

Servings Per Recipe: 1
307 calories
3 g total fat
10 g carbohydrate

Grilled Bass with Strawberry Salsa

*Inspired by my boyfriend Steve the Fisherman :)

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

4 4- to 5-ounce fresh or frozen sea bass or halibut steaks, 1-inch thick

1 small lime

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup chopped fresh strawberries

2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/8 teaspoon salt

drizzle of honey or honey mustard

Directions:

1. Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Finely shred lime peel. Peel, section, and chop lime; set aside. In a small bowl combine lime peel, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the cayenne pepper. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of each fish steak; rub in with your fingers.

2. Get grill to medium heat. Place fish grill and cook for 7 to 9 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, gently turning once halfway through grilling time.

3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine chopped lime, strawberries, cilantro, cumin, and the 1/8 teaspoon salt. Serve with grilled fish.

Nutrition facts per serving:

  • Calories 137
  • Total Fat (g) 3
  • Carbohydrate (g) 7
  • Protein (g) 22



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