Turkey, Bean and Cheese Burritos

(This is a recipe from my mom. I believe it is a weight watchers recipe,

but I don't have the WW info...it is a must try!)

Turkey, Bean and Cheese Burritos

10 oz ground turkey

16 oz (can) refried beans

1 C salsa (I use Pace)

4 oz can chopped green chilis

1 tsp. chili powder

3 T scallions

1 C shredded jack cheese (I use the jack/cheddar combo)

Brown ground turkey. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Divide mixture between 8 tortilla shells. (I use the medium size ones and they are pretty full) Bake at 350* for about 20-25 minutes. I cover mine with tin foil to keep the tortillas soft. My mom cooks them uncovered and the tortillas get a little crisp...so whatever your preference is. They can be served plain...or you can top them with low fat sour cream or more salsa or guacamole. These are also great reheated from the fridge or freezer.

Calorie Total: 1/8th of mixture is 175 calories.

The tortillas I use have 150 calories...which is the norm for most tortillas. You can find lower calorie tortillas as well.

We LOVE these burritos at our house. They are full of flavor and one fills me up...especially if you serve them with a green salad or roasted corn and red onions.

Homemade Pizza

We LOVE pizza at our house...and love the homemade stuff even more. Did you know that a slice of cheese pizza at the Costco food court is 700 calories...I know...It's so good...but not so good for you...and wouldn't you rather a gourmet pizza for WAY less? Sure you would!

I use Rhodes bread loaves for my dough. One loaf makes 2 pizzas. There are 585 calories in one pizza crust (or half the loaf)...so...if you cut the pizza into 6 slices...it's 97 calories and if you do 8, it's only 73. I typically make one "gourmet" pizza and then a plain cheese or pepperoni for the kid.

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Ingredients:

1/2 loaf frozen Rhodes Bread, thawed for 5-6 hours

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp italian seasoning

3 T BBQ sauce

1 1/2 C chicken, cooked and chopped (Costco Rotisserie chicken)

1/2 C thinly sliced red onions

2 oz mozzarella, low skim (about 1/2 C)

Preheat oven to 500* and place pizza stone in oven. Place small amount of flour on counter and roll out pizza dough. (I try to get mine as thin as I can without tearing it). Mix olive oil and seasoning and brush on outside edges of dough. Place a good amount of cornmeal on pizza peel and put dough on. Add the BBQ sauce, cheese, chicken and red onions. Slide pizza onto stone and bake 6-7 minutes. Slice (into 6-8 pieces) and enjoy!

Calorie Total (made as listed):

cut into 6 slices: 1 slice = 203 calories

cut into 8 slices: 1 slice = 152 calories

Calorie Total (without olive oil/seasoned edges):

cut into 6 slices: 195 calories

cut into 8 slices: 146

Pepperoni Pizza

1/2 loaf frozen Rhodes Bread, thawed for 5-6 hours

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp italian seasoning

1/2 C Pizza Sauce (I like Ragu pizza sauce)

2 oz mozzarella, low skim (about 1/2 C)

17 slices of Turkey Pepperoni (this stuff is delicious and way lower in calories and fat)

Preheat oven to 500* and place pizza stone in oven. Place small amount of flour on counter and roll out pizza dough. (I try to get mine as thin as I can without tearing it). Mix olive oil and seasoning and brush on outside edges of dough. Place a good amount of cornmeal on pizza peel and put dough on. Add the pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. Slide pizza onto stone and bake 6-7 minutes. Slice (into 6-8 pieces) and enjoy!

Calorie Total:

cut into 6 slices: 1 slice = 151

cut into 8 slices: 1 slice = 113

Couple of things...no, you don't have to do the olive oil and seasoning on the edges, but it only adds 50 calories to the whole pizza and it really makes the pizza edges a little crispier and the italian seasoning is yummy! I typically cut my pizzas into 6 slices and 2 is plenty for me. Served with some fruit or a salad and I can keep a pizza dinner under 500 calories. It's one of my higher calorie dinners, but it is so good and once in awhile, I deserve it.

I have a few other types of pizzas that I have made and will post them once I make them again and figure out the calories...my favorite summer pizza is a bruschetta pizza with fresh tomatoes and basil from the garden...YUM!

Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas

I altered this recipe a bit to keep it under 400 calories. You can add more cheese, but it will increase your calories a lot.

1.5 lbs chicken, shredded (I use rotisserie)

Marinade:

1/3 C honey

1/4 C lime juice

1 T. chili powder

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Other ingredients:

1 (15 oz) can green chili enchilada sauce

2 C mozzarella (1/4 C per tortilla)

8 tortillas (most are about 150 cals, if you can find good tasting ones that are less, use them)

Mix together marinade ingredients and add the chicken. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Lightly spray 9X13 pan. Pour 1/2 of enchilada sauce on bottom of pan to coat entire bottom. Fill tortillas with 1/3 C chicken mixture and 1/4 C cheese. Roll and place in dish. Pour remaining sauce over the top. Bake uncovered at 350* for about 30 minutes.

(If you want to put cheese on the top as well, place it under the broiler till slightly browned and crispy. You will also need to add the additional calories)

Calorie Count: 1 enchilada (without tortilla)= 155 calories

my 150 cal tortilla makes it 305

Weight Watchers info (not including the tortilla):

Fat: 3.8 g

Carbs: 15.3 g

Fiber: 0.8 g

Protein: 15.4 g

We top ours with some pico and they are so yummy!