Cook Without Book

Yield:  6 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)                 Ingredients 1 teaspoon   olive oil Cooking spray 1 1/2 cups   chopped red bell pepper 1  garlic clove, crushed 2 tablespoons   chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons   balsamic vinegar 1/8 teaspoon   salt 1/8 teaspoon   black pepper 6 ounces   uncooked linguine Fresh basil sprigs (optional) Preparation Heat oil in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add red bell pepper and garlic; cook, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside, and cool slightly. Place pepper mixture in a blender; add chopped basil and next 3 ingredients. Process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. To serve, top pasta with pepper sauce. Garnish with basil sprigs, if desired. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 117 Cal...

Prep Time:  3 minutes Cook Time:  9 minutes Yield:  4 servings (serving size: 1 pork chop and 1 tablespoon sauce)                      Ingredients 4  (4-ounce) boneless pork loin chops 1 teaspoon   blackened seasoning 1 teaspoon   vegetable oil 1/4 cup   water 1 1/2 tablespoons   low-sodium Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons   balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons   low-sodium soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons   sugar Preparation Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with seasoning. Place a large nonstick skillet over high heat until hot; add oil. Add pork chops, and cook 4 minutes on each side or just until done. Remove pork from pan; set aside, and keep warm. Combine water and remaining ingredients. Add soy sauce mixture to hot pan, and cook over medium-high heat 45 seconds until mixture reduces to 1/4 cup, scraping sides and bottom of pan to remove browned bit...

Prep Time:  5 minutes Yield:  1 serving Ingredients 3 cups   mixed salad greens 1/2 cup   canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup   shredded carrot 1/2 cup   shredded red cabbage 1 tablespoon   grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons   chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons   dried cranberries 2 tablespoons   low-fat balsamic vinaigrette Preparation 1. Combine first 7 ingredients (through cranberries) in a large bowl. 2. Toss with vinaigrette and serve. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 380 Fat per serving: 14g Saturated fat per serving: 2g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 2g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 8g Protein per serving: 14g Carbohydrates per serving: 57g Fiber per serving: 13g Cholesterol per serving: 5mg Sodium per serving: 760mg Rs per serving: 2.1g