Coconut Lime Delights

Hello Cats and Kittens!

It's been a while, a long while... my most sincere apologies.  The truth is, I have been busy, lazy and generally uncommitted to healthy cooking as of late.  However, I am re-motivated and delighted to be back in action as summer approaches.  Even more inspiring, my father recently told me that he gives out my blog to his friends and colleagues frequently and some of them have noticed nothing new!!!  Yikes!  Wouldn't want to let my biggest fan's fans down, so here we go again!

This little delight is amazing.  It packs a lot of flavor without the calories, gluten or carbs.  I try to stay away from "sugar free" items because I feel cruddy after eating all those chemicals, but I think combining it with coconut milk makes it feel like a comfort food.  I also like these because you can throw them in mason jars or other sealable containers and take them on a hike, to the zoo, camping etc. without spoiling.


Coconut Lime Delights

This recipe makes 4 smallish servings.

INGREDIENTS
2 packages of 4oz sugar-free gelatin (this pic & nutri-info is for Albertson's brand*)
1/2 cup Boiling Water
1 can light Coconut Milk (look for it in the "Asian Section")
Whipped Cream for topping

METHOD
(1) Boil water
(2) Mix gelatin with water
(3) Stir in coconut milk
(4) Pour into desired serving dishes (I LOVE mason jars!)
(5) Chill for 1-2 hours or until mixture is set
(6) Top with whipped cream if desired

STATS
Per Serving: 83 calories; 6g fat; 3g carbs; 2g protein

* "REAL" Jell-O has less calories and carbs -- but I couldn't find lime at my local grocery store.

Salmon Noodle Oodles

This is so simple it's criminal.  I adapted this from a Hungry Girl episode I recently watched on the Food Network.  My mother approved (that is huge) and friends have exclaimed how amazing it is because it is a five minute meal that is perfect for a pre-workout meal, especially softball games, because it is light yet packed with protein.  If you have trouble filling up on low-cal meals, try this one, because it is a serious amount of food for 162 calories.... Enjoy!!!

INGREDIENTS
Mushrooms, sliced (1 cup)
98% Fat Free Cream of Celery Soup (1 can)
Shirataki Noodles, drained and dried (8oz package)
Salmon, drained (1 pouch/can aprox. 5-6oz)
Green Onions, chopped (2 stalks)
Garlic Powder
Salt & Pepper

METHOD

(1) Cover skillet with cooking spray and add mushrooms.  Sprinkle with garlic powder and saute on high until mushrooms are tender.

(2) Turn heat down to medium.  Add cream of mushroom soup and stir with mushrooms.

(3) Drain, rinse and thoroughly dry noodles.  Take paper towels and press over noodles to completely absorb all of the moisture that they have retained.

(4) Add noodles to skillet.  Salt & Pepper to taste.

(5) Drain salmon and add to skillet on top of noodles.  Let sit for a few moments while chopping green onions.

(6) Stir altogether and turn heat up to medium-high and cook until hot, serve into bowls and top with green onions and course black peer and then dig in!


STATS
Serves: 2
Cals: 162
Fat: 6g
Carbs: 19g
Protein: 13g
Iron: 4%
Calcium: 13%