Crescent Roll Asparagus Spirals Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut or break the tough bottoms off the asparagus stalks. Open your can of dough and lay out the dough on a work surface. Take 1 triangle of dough and cut it directly down the middle making 2 equal-sized parts. Starting at the tip of an asparagus stalk, gently press and wrap one end of the crescent roll dough strips into the top until it’s secured. Do this until all of the asparagus stalks have been wrapped. Place all wrapped asparagus on a foil lined baking sheet. Lightly drizzle olive oil over the tips of asparagus. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with grated Pecorino cheese. Bake for 11-13 minutes (follow the baking directions on the crescent roll package), or until bottoms are golden brown.
Zucchini Pizza Bites This recipe is an oldie, but goodie! I had a big zucchini that needed using up and I was sooo in the mood for these yummy (and guiltless) zucchini pizza bites!! A perfect way to use up all the zucchini in your garden and satisfy your craving for pizza in a low-carb way. I make these all the time, sometimes for lunch or as snack. Note: My zucchini was very large, if your zucchini is smaller, you can cut them on an angle for large ovals. Zucchini Pizza BitesSkinnytaste.com Servings: 1 • Serving Size: 4 pieces • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3 ptsCalories: 124.8 • Fat: 5.7 g • Protein: 8.2 g • Carb: 10.4 g • Fiber: 3.0 g Ingredients: 4 slices large zucchini 1/4" thick (or 1 medium zucchini cut on diagnal)olive oil spray (I used my Misto)salt and pepper 2 tbsp quick marinara sauce1/4 cup shredded part skim mozzarellaDirections:Cut zucchini about 1/4 inch thick. Modified slightly from Green Light Bites.
Hummus Mashed Potatoes Hummus Mashed Potatoes Ever since I posted my hummus-crusted chicken recipe last month, I have been itching to try some more creative recipes with hummus. So in honor of Thanksgiving, and my complete love of all things mashed potatoes, I decided to try an experiment this week — hummus mashed potatoes! Yep. Instead of adding in loads of sour cream or heavy cream or, really, any kind of cream to make these “creamy”, I just stirred in a little butter, salt, and a big batch of hummus. The key is definitely finding a hummus recipe that is full of flavor. So easy, so flavorful, and these are probably even better for you than straight mashed potatoes. Hummus Mashed Potatoes Ingredients 3 lbs. Method Peel the potatoes if you woud like, and cut them into large chunks, roughly the same size. Then return pot to the burner and use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until smooth.
How to Make a Green Smoothie Delicious Green smoothies are all the rage these days, and for good reason. We can all probably afford to consume more dark leafy greens. Enjoying a green smoothie makes it easy. My daily green smoothie even helped me to quit drinking coffee by supplying my body with raw energy. Leafy greens fill a smoothie with chlorophyll, fiber, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that you can’t get using just fruit, but it’s no secret that it’s easier to make a tasty fruit smoothie than it is a delicious green smoothie. How do you make a smoothie filled with green vegetables taste delicious? KNOW YOUR GREENS If you want to create a delicious green smoothie, it’s important to choose the right greens. ADD THE RIGHT FRUIT To add natural sweetness to a green smoothie, incorporate some in-season fruit. LOVE YOUR LIQUIDS I like fruity smoothies, so my liquid base is usually a very juicy fruit like pineapple or orange. SHARE WITH US What’s your favorite green smoothie combo?