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Low-Point Butternut Squash Turkey Turnovers

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Oct 8th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

These calzone-inspired healthy hand pies are a great idea, at home or on the go! Made with ground turkey, butternut squash, kale and just the right amount of spice, this recipe is definitely worth repeating! Low-Point Butternut Squash Turkey Turno…


Low-Point Mustard Green Pesto Egg Sandwich

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Oct 7th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Heavy with flavor but light on calories, this protein-packed meal will fill you up without filling you out! :)Low-Point Mustard Green Pesto Egg SandwichIngredients:- 3 packed cups of mustard greens or mixed power greens (I used a mix of mustard greens,…


Low-Point Mustard Green Pesto Egg Sandwich

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Oct 7th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Heavy with flavor but light on calories, this protein-packed meal will fill you up without filling you out! :)Low-Point Mustard Green Pesto Egg SandwichIngredients:- 3 packed cups of mustard greens or mixed power greens (I used a mix of mustard greens,…


Low-Point Butternut-Squash Chicken Chili

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Sep 29th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Fall is upon us and it’s time for some great soups, stews, and chilis! This butternut-squash chicken chili has a kick for those wishing for a little spice, as well as a little sweetness from the butternut squash for the perfect combination of flavors! Put on a sweater and enjoy a nice hot bowl tonight!


Low-Point Butternut-Squash Chicken Chili

Ingredients:

– 2 Tbs olive oil, divided
– 2 cups, cubed peeled butternut squash
– 2 Tbs minced garlic
– 1 cup chopped yellow onion
– 1/2 chopped red pepper
– 1 Tbs minced jalapeno peppers
– 1 tsp. ground cumin
– 1 tsp. dried oregano
– 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
– 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
– 4 cups unsalted chicken stock
– 2 cups cannellini beans, rinsed, drained, and divided
– 1 lb. shredded boneless skinless chicken breast
– 3 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro

Heat a large dutch oven or large sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and swirl to coat. Add squash and sauté for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned on all sides. Remove squash from pan and set aside. 

Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan. Add the garlic and next 7 ingredients (through kosher salt) to pan; sauté until vegetables are tender. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 10 minutes.

Place one cup of the cannellini beans in a small shallow bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork. Add mashed beans, remaining 1 cup beans, and reserved squash to pan. Cook 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook until heated through. Enjoy a bowl sprinkled with fresh cilantro! If you’d like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.

Total servings – 6
Serving size – 1
Points per serving – 4
Points plus per serving – 5

“Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower.” 
– Albert Camus 


Low-Point Butternut-Squash Chicken Chili

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Sep 29th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Fall is upon us and it’s time for some great soups, stews, and chilis! This butternut-squash chicken chili has a kick for those wishing for a little spice, as well as a little sweetness from the butternut squash for the perfect combination of flavors! Put on a sweater and enjoy a nice hot bowl tonight!


Low-Point Butternut-Squash Chicken Chili

Ingredients:

– 2 Tbs olive oil, divided
– 2 cups, cubed peeled butternut squash
– 2 Tbs minced garlic
– 1 cup chopped yellow onion
– 1/2 chopped red pepper
– 1 Tbs minced jalapeno peppers
– 1 tsp. ground cumin
– 1 tsp. dried oregano
– 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
– 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
– 4 cups unsalted chicken stock
– 2 cups cannellini beans, rinsed, drained, and divided
– 1 lb. shredded boneless skinless chicken breast
– 3 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro

Heat a large dutch oven or large sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and swirl to coat. Add squash and sauté for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned on all sides. Remove squash from pan and set aside. 

Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan. Add the garlic and next 7 ingredients (through kosher salt) to pan; sauté until vegetables are tender. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 10 minutes.

Place one cup of the cannellini beans in a small shallow bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork. Add mashed beans, remaining 1 cup beans, and reserved squash to pan. Cook 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook until heated through. Enjoy a bowl sprinkled with fresh cilantro! If you’d like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.

Total servings – 6
Serving size – 1
Points per serving – 4
Points plus per serving – 5

“Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower.” 
– Albert Camus 


Low-Point Spinach-Ricotta Dumplings

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Sep 25th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

If anyone told me you could find nice, plump, delicious dumplings in this world for only one point each, I wouldn’t have believed it. These pillowy and creamy spinach and ricotta balls are simply divine!Low-Point Spinach-Ricotta DumplingsIngredients:- …


Low-Point Spinach-Ricotta Dumplings

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Sep 25th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

If anyone told me you could find nice, plump, delicious dumplings in this world for only one point each, I wouldn’t have believed it. These pillowy and creamy spinach and ricotta balls are simply divine!Low-Point Spinach-Ricotta DumplingsIngredients:- …


Low-Point Crab Salad

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Aug 25th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This recipe is made with fresh crab meat. You can use imitation crab meat as well, if you’re in a location where fresh crab meat isn’t readily available. Either way, you’ll love this creamy recipe that has the perfect amount of sweet and spicy flavor t…


Low-Point Crab Salad

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Aug 25th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This recipe is made with fresh crab meat. You can use imitation crab meat as well, if you’re in a location where fresh crab meat isn’t readily available. Either way, you’ll love this creamy recipe that has the perfect amount of sweet and spicy flavor t…


Low-Point Crab Salad

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Aug 25th, 2015 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This recipe is made with fresh crab meat. You can use imitation crab meat as well, if you’re in a location where fresh crab meat isn’t readily available. Either way, you’ll love this creamy recipe that has the perfect amount of sweet and spicy flavor t…


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