Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Weigh~Down Wednesday


Welcome to Weigh~Down Wednesday!
I am starting a new feature to my blog!

Blubber BeGone
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Every Wednesday I will be posting healthy and delicious recipes
designed specifically to help the blubber be gone - far away!!
I hope you will all join me weekly for some mouth-watering
treats, helpful tips & tricks, inspiration and encouragement! 

Last night I made a meal for my family that was:
hearty & healthful & heavenly
It began by this bountiful baking sheet full of fresh kale! 


Have you ever had baked kale? 
This was a first for me - and we love it!!!
We can all thank Hungry Girl for this fabulous snack!
It is my go-to site for all things decadent and guilt-free!


Baked Kale

PER SERVING (entire recipe): 64 calories,
1g fat, 212mg sodium, 13g carbs,
2.5g fiber, 0g sugars, 4.25g protein 
PointsPlus® value 0*
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes

2 c fresh kale leaves
olive oil cooking spray
dash of salt
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Place kale leaves on a baking sheet sprayed with olive oil nonstick spray.
Spritz leaves with the nonstick spray and sprinkle with salt.
Bake in the oven until crispy, 5 - 8 minutes, for a potato-chip-like snack.
The edges get browned and the kale becomes super crisp -
 curbs the crunch craving!!
MAKES 1 SERVING


I also made an easy-peasy and very pleasing ~
Lemon Herb Chicken
You can bake, pan saute or grill this fantastic chicken!  



This is a very flavorful and savory dish that you can whip up in a snap!
I paired mine with the most incredible black bean soup and yellow rice.
Be proud fellow Blubberettes - I did not partake of the rice even though
I have a definite addiction...weakness for my beloved rice!
Lemon Herb Chicken would be delightful sliced and served on top
of a fresh, crisp green salad - yum!!!  


Lemon Herb Chicken
8 chicken cutlets
2 lemons
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 c fresh parsley
1-1/2 t oregano
1 t thyme
1/2 t lemon pepper seasoning 
olive oil spray
kosher salt
fresh cracked black pepper
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Place chicken cutlets on a baking sheet sprayed with olive oil.
Spray cutlets with olive oil - season with salt and pepper.
Rub fresh minced garlic on top of cutlets.
Zest one lemon and cover cutlets with grated peel.
Juice lemon and pour on top - then add all the spices.
Cut second lemon in thin slices and place on each cutlet.
Bake @ 350 for 20 minutes.
Top with fresh parsley.  


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12 comments:

  1. Ok now I am so thankful you linked these recipes
    to Made it on Monday!
    With that said....WOMAN YOU DO NOT NEED TO LOOSE WEIGHT!!!
    Sorry I yelled....I just wanted to make sure you heard me! :) I love you just the way you are!

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  2. Concetta,
    It was suppose to be a pig instead of a hippo mascot!!!! What were you thinking????
    love to all,
    julie

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  3. I am absolutely honored that you would've voted for my psuedo Italian recipe :) I think you are the person I should be getting my Italian recipes from however! Thank you so much for returning the follow. This looks delicious

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  4. I've never tried kale, will have to give it a go! If you're looking for a yummy, filling low fat recipe, then check out my Greek Lentil Soup recipe, really tasty, filling AND low fat.Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend.
    x Marnie

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  5. Hi! Following you from the Boost my blog Friday blog hop! I Hope you visit my Cajun blog and return the follow!
    - Jessica @ http://cajunlicious.com

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  6. That lemon herb chicken sounds yummy! I love healthy recipes :) Thanks for showing off your delicious recipe at These Chicks Cook :) I hope you can come by with another great recipe Wednesday. Have a fantastic weekend!
    Katie

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  7. I'm a recent kale convert, and I'm always looking for new ways to prepare it. Thank you so much for linking to Food on Fridays--I will try this next time I get a bunch from the supermarket!

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  8. yum! I have never tried kale but i may have to now! I am your newest follower and I would love it if you would check out my blog and follow me too! Thanks!
    -Nikki
    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

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  9. Hi Concetta,
    This is such a lovely Chicken dish with those wonderful Kale Chips. We would just love this recipe it has really great flavor. Thanks for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!

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  10. This is such a healthful and simple dish! Can't wait to try it! Thank you for sharing!

    BTW, I'm hosting a little Giveaway on my blog. Please stop by to enter when you have a chance. Here's the link: http://utry.it/2011/05/hong-kong-macau-and-australia-trippart.html

    Have a wonderful weekend.

    Amy
    http://utry.it

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  11. I have been wanting to try that kale. I have seen it in several magazines. It looks delicious and a alternative to chips and so much better for you. Thanks for linking this up to HSH!
    Sherry

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