Category — Low calorie

This recipe is a new version of the original deviled eggs recipe. It’s quick and easy to prepare, visually pleasing, and tasty. A serving of deviled eggs (two egg halves) made with this recipe provides a good source of protein, B vitamins, selenium, and other healthful compounds. All for only 84 calories! The secret to keeping the calorie count lower than the original recipe is to use low fat plain yogurt to moisten the mashed yolks instead of the usual higher fat mayonnaise.

About 15 minutes to prepare

Serves 2 (2 egg halves per serving)

2 Hard-Boiled Eggs
1 Tbsp. plain low fat yogurt
1/4 tsp. lemon juice/lime juice
1/4 tsp. mustard (gourmet mustard works best)
pinch of salt and pepper
dash of paprika for a touch of extra color

1. Cut the eggs in half lengthwise.
2. Remove the yolks and place in a small bowl.
3. Mash the yolks with a fork. Add the other ingredients and mix well.
4. Refill the egg whites with about a tablespoon or so of the yolk mixture.
5. Sprinkle with paprika for added color
6. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Refrigerate leftovers.

[Update June 21: I found a good video on YouTube on how to make hard-boiled eggs. Even if you already know how I think you will learn some new tips on how to do it better!]

There are dozens if not hundreds of different ways to make quick and easy pizza at home. What you need is a spirit of adventure and a willingness to be creative. Combine that with a selection of healthy ingredients and you have well…healthy pizza.

Here’s a recipe for making pizza for one. A serving that consists of two small pizzas made with two Whole Wheat Arnold Thins sandwich halves, tomato sauce, sweet peppers, sweet corn, diced cooked chicken, and reduced fat shredded Mexican cheese blend is only 300 calories.

If you are making pizza for more than one person increase the ingredient amounts by the total number of people, unless you have a hungry crowd who can afford more calories. This recipe keeps the calorie count low by limiting the amount of cheese. For anyone who can afford the extra calories and a little more saturated fat go ahead and add more cheese. Or make more little pizzas for each person.

This recipe is good for using up leftover cooked chicken as well as whatever fresh or frozen veggies you might have on hand. And it’s nutritious. Two small pizza halves serve up 28.5 grams of protein, 7.8 grams of dietary fiber, 424 mg of calcium, 24 mg of vitamin C, and only 11.8 grams of fat (5.1 grams of sat. fat). (37.3 grams of carbs).

I did not include seasonings here so you can season to taste. Go easy on any salt but do add oregano or other no calorie herbs to your hearts content.

Roasted Chicken Pizza

(serving for one person on a low calorie diet)

Ingredients

1/4 cup tomato sauce

1 roll (2 halves) Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins (Arnold)

1/4 cup chopped or thinly sliced green peppers

1/4 cup whole kernel sweet corn (fresh or frozen, thawed)

1.5 oz. diced cooked chicken breast

3/8 cup reduced fat Mexican cheese (1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. or 3 tbsp. per pizza)

Season as you might like (a little salt, oregano, etc.)

Spread each sandwich thin with half the tomato sauce. (You may want to very lightly toast the bread first.) Add seasonings. Top with green peppers and sweet corn (pre-cook lightly in a microwave oven if necessary). Add diced chicken breast meat. Top with 1/4 cup cheese + 1 tbsp. of cheese on each sandwich thin half. Bake on a cookie sheet in a 400 degree oven for 10-15 minutes or till cheese is melted.

NOTE: If you cannot find Arnold Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins (100 calories per roll) where you live and shop, you may want to try Thomas Whole Wheat Muffins (130 calories per muffin) or a 6-inch whole wheat pita (about 80 calories per pita).