Showing posts with label South Beach Diet Appetizers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label South Beach Diet Appetizers. Show all posts

01 October 2007

West Indies Shrimp - South Beach Diet Appetizers Recipe Phase 1

West Indies Shrimp - South Beach Diet Appetizers Recipe Phase 1 - Free South Beach Diet Recipes

Ingredients : South Beach Diet Food List

12 cups water
2 pounds unpeeled medium shrimp
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions : South Beach Diet Cook Book

Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add shrimp and seasoning; cook 3 minutes or until done. Drain and cool completely. Place shrimp in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add remaining ingredients; seal and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes, turning bag occasionally. Remove shrimp from bag, reserving marinade. Peel shrimp; place in a large bowl. Add reserved marinade; toss gently to coat.

Yield: 18 servings (serving size: about 2 shrimp)

Spicy Pork Strips - South Beach Diet Appetizers Recipe Phase 1

Spicy Pork Strips - South Beach Diet Appetizers Recipe Phase 1 - Free South Beach Diet Recipes

Ingredients : South Beach Diet Food List

1 pound boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
1/3 cup Kikkoman soy sauce
1/4 cup minced green onions and tops
1 tablespoon sugar substitute
1 tablespoon sesame seed, toasted
3 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce
1 clove garlic, minced

Directions : South Beach Diet Cook Book

Slice pork into 1/4-inch thick strips, about 4 inches long. Thread onto metal or bamboo skewers, keeping meat as flat as possible. Arrange skewers in large shallow pan. Blend soy sauce, green onions, sugar, sesame seed, water, ginger, pepper sauce, and garlic stirring until sugar dissolves. Pour mixture evenly over skewers; turn to coat all sides. Let stand 30 minutes, turning skewers over occasionally. Reserving marinade, remove skewers and place on rack of broiler pan; brush with reserved marinade. Broil 3 minutes or until pork is tender, turning once and basting with additional marinade.

Serves 6 to 8 for appetizers

Smoked Salmon Wheels - South Beach Diet Appetizers Recipe Phase 1

Smoked Salmon Wheels - South Beach Diet Appetizers Recipe Phase 1 - Free South Beach Diet Recipes

Ingredients : South Beach Diet Food List

4 oz. smoked salmon
2 scallions
4 oz. fat free cream cheese
lemon wedges
parsley sprigs

Directions : South Beach Diet Cook Book

Spread cream cheese on salmon. Place a piece of scallion on one edge of salmon. Roll salmon around scallion. Cut roll into 1/2″ long slices. Garnish with parsley and lemon.

Salmon-Stuffed Mushrooms - South Beach Diet Appetizers Recipe Phase 1

Salmon-Stuffed Mushrooms - South Beach Diet Appetizers Recipe Phase 1 - Free South Beach Diet Recipes

Ingredients : South Beach Diet Food List

8 ounces mushroom - fresh
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic - pressed
2 tablespoons onion - minced
1/2 cup salmon, smoked, canned, or crumbled salmon burger
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon marjoram
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions : South Beach Diet Cook Book

Saut頩n 1 Tbs. butter until tender but not brown: finely chopped mushroom stems, onion, and garlic. Remove from heat and add: salmon, parsley, pepper, marjoram, lemon juice; mix thoroughly. Press a teaspoonful of mixture into each mushroom button.
Cook under broiler 3 to 5 minutes until mushroom buttons turn dark, but aren’t browned.

Roquefort Dip - South Beach Diet Appetizers Recipe Phase 1

Roquefort Dip - South Beach Diet Appetizers Recipe Phase 1 - Free South Beach Diet Recipes

Ingredients : South Beach Diet Food List

Posted on August 15th, 2005
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1/2 cup crumbled Roquefort of Bleu cheese
2 cups (16 oz) low-fat cottage cheese
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
Pepper, to taste

Directions : South Beach Diet Cook Book

Combine and blend ingredients. Chill until ready to serve. Serve with vegetables.

Roasted Eggplant Basil Spread - South Beach Diet Appetizers Phase 1

Roasted Eggplant Basil Spread - South Beach Diet Appetizers Phase 1 - Free South Beach Diet Recipes

Ingredients : South Beach Diet Food List

2 medium eggplants
1 1/3 cup basil, fresh, packed
20 medium olives, green, pitted
2 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 tsp table salt

Directions : South Beach Diet Cook Book

1. Heat oven to 375?F. Cut eggplant in half lengthwise. Place eggplant halves, cut-side down, on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Roast until eggplant is soft, about 35 to 40 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
2. With a spoon, scrape flesh from eggplant into a food processor or blender. Add basil, olives, garlic and salt; blend until coarsely pur饤. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes before serving. Use as a dip for fresh raw vegetables.

Red Pepper Hummus - South Beach Diet Appetizers Recipe Phase 1

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Ingredients : South Beach Diet Food List

1/2 7-ounce jar roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 TB tahini
2 TB olive oil
2 TB chopped fresh parsley
1 TB lite soy sauce
1 ? teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions : South Beach Diet Cook Book

Process all ingredients in food processor until smooth.

Oriental Tea Eggs - South Beach Diet Appetizers Recipe Phase 1

Oriental Tea Eggs - South Beach Diet Appetizers Recipe Phase 1 - Free South Beach Diet Recipes

Ingredients: South Beach Diet Food List

8 tea bags or 3 tablespoons loose black tea leaves
3 cups of water
1/2 cup low-sugar teriyaki sauce
8 eggs, room temperature

Directions : South Beach Diet Cook Book

Combine tea bags, water, and teriyaki sauce in medium saucepan; add eggs. Bring to a full boil over high heat. Remove from heat; cover tightly and let stand 10 minutes. Remove eggs; reserve liquid. Place eggs under cold running water until cool enough to handle. Gently tap each eggshell with back of a metal spoon until eggs are covered with fine cracks (do not peel eggs). Return eggs to reserved liquid. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes. Drain off liquid and refrigerate eggs until chilled, about 1 hour. Peel carefully before serving.

Serves 8

Moroccan Party Dip - South Beach Diet Appertizers Phase 1

Moroccan Party Dip - South Beach Diet Appertizers Recipe Phase 1 - Free South Beach Diet Recipes

Ingredients: South Beach Diet Food List

1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Assorted cut up veggies

Directions: South Beach Diet Cook Book

In a blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade, process garlic until minced. Add cilantro and process until finely chopped, about 10-20 seconds.

Add chickpeas, lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper sauce. Process until very smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down sides of bowl with rubber spatula as needed. Place dip in a serving bowl. Refrigerate overnight until ready to serve.

Place bowl in center of a large platter. Arrange cut-up veggies on platter and serve immediately.

Mock Guacamole - South Beach Diet Appertizers

Mock Guacamole - South Beach Diet Appertizers Phase 1 - Free South Beach Diet Recipes

Ingredients: South Beach Diet Food List

2 cups frozen asparagus, thawed
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped
3 tablespoons ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons of lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 small red onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 medium red bell pepper, chopped (about 1/4 cup)

Directions : South Beach Diet Cook Book

In a blender or food processor, process the asparagus until smooth.

In a medium bowl, combine asparagus puree, avocado, ricotta, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix until ingredients are well blended.

Add tomatoes, onion, and red pepper to the avocado mixture. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

24 September 2007

Marinated Mushrooms - South Beach Diet Appetizers

Marinated Mushrooms - South Beach Diet Appetizers - South Beach Diet Phase One - Free South Beach Diet Recipes

Ingredients: South Beach Diet Food List
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar substitute
2 teaspoons Kikkoman soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 can (4 oz) whole mushrooms, drained
Toasted sesame seed (optional)

Instructions: South Beach Diet Cook Book
Thoroughly combine vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and water in a small bowl. Add mushrooms and toss to coat; sprinkle with sesame seed. Marinate 45 to 60 minutes; stirring occasionally. Drain off marinade; serve mushrooms with wooden toothpicks.

Serves 4 for appetizers

Bacon and Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms - South Beach Diet Appetizers

Bacon and Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms - South Beach Diet Appetizers - South Beach Diet Phase One - Free South Beach Diet Recipes

Ingredients: South Beach Diet Food List

3 slices bacon (turkey bacon can be used)
8 crimini mushrooms
1 tablespoon acceptable margarine
1 tablespoon chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded low-fat or fat free Cheddar cheese

Instructions: South Beach Diet Cook Book

1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, dice and set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Remove mushroom stems. Set aside caps. Chop the stems.
3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the margarine. Slowly cook and stir the chopped stems and onion until the onion is soft. Remove from heat.
4. In a medium bowl, stir together the mushroom stem mixture, bacon and ? cup Cheddar.
5. Mix well and scoop the mixture into the mushroom caps.
6. Bake in the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
7. Remove the mushrooms from the oven, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Thai-Style Broiled Shrimp - South Beach Diet Appetizers

Thai-Style Broiled Shrimp - South Beach Diet Appetizers - South Beach Diet Phase One - Free South Beach Diet Recipes

Ingredients: South Beach Diet Food List

1 tablespoon white peppercorns
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro stems
1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce
sugar substitute equal to 1 teaspoon
1/2 teaspoon minced bird chile or 1 teaspoon minced serrano chile
1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
12 jumbo shrimp (about 1 pound)
12 garlic cloves, minced
Cooking spray
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions: South Beach Diet Cook Book

Place peppercorns in a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook 1 minute or until toasted. Place peppercorns in a spice or coffee grinder, and process until finely ground.
Combine the ground pepper, cilantro, and next 6 ingredients (cilantro through garlic) in a large zip-top bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.

Preheat broiler.

Remove the shrimp from bag, shaking off the excess marinade; reserve the marinade. Place shrimp on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil for 5 minutes on each side or until shrimp are done. Keep warm.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinade; saut頱 minute or until the garlic is golden. Remove from heat; stir in shrimp.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2 shrimp)

Scallops in Shiitakes - South Beach Diet Appetizers

Scallops in Shiitakes - South Beach Diet Appetizers - South Beach Diet Phase 1 - Free South Beach Diet Recipes

Ingredients: South Beach Diet Food List

24 medium shiitake mushroom caps (about 1 1/2-inch diameter)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 medium sea scallops, cut in half (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons commercial pesto

Instructions: South Beach Diet Cook Book

Preheat oven to 450?.
Arrange the shiitake mushroom caps in a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle the pepper into the mushroom caps. Place 1 scallop half into each mushroom cap. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon pesto onto each scallop half. Bake the mushrooms at 450? for 10 minutes or until the scallops are done.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 3 stuffed mushrooms)

Eggplant Caponata - South Beach Diet Appetizers

Eggplant Caponata - South Beach Diet Appetizers - South Beach Diet Phase 1 - Free South Beach Diet Recipes

Ingredients: South Beach Diet Food List

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 eggplant, peeled, if desired, and cubed
3 fresh tomatoes, cubed
1 teaspoon sugar substitute
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons capers
1/4 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil
Salt and pepper

Instructions: South Beach Diet Cook Book

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil. When the oil is hot; add eggplant and saut頦or about 5 minutes or until slightly browned. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook about 20 minutes or until soft.

Increase heat to high, add tomatoes, and cook for about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, cold, or at room temperature.

Makes 3 cups

Creamed Spinach with Artichokes - South Beach Diet Appetizers

Creamed Spinach with Artichokes - South Beach Diet Appetizers - South Beach Diet Phase 1 - Free South Beach Diet Recipes

Ingredients: South Beach Diet Food List

2 boxes Green Giant Creamed Spinach
1 can artichoke hearts, chopped
1 cup grated cheddar
1 TBS worcestershire sauce

Instructions: South Beach Diet Cook Book

Cook spinach according to package directions. Remove from plastic bags. Stir in artichokes, cheese and worcestershire and heat through.

Alternate: After mixing all ingredients, pour into a baking dish and bake at 350 until bubbly.

Can be used for a side dish or served with pita chips or crackers for a dip.

Chile-Lime Shrimp - South Beach Diet Appetizers

Chile-Lime Shrimp - South Beach Diet Recipes - South Beach Diet Appetizers - South Beach Diet Phase 1

Ingredients: South Beach Diet Food List

1/2 cup olive oil
2 tbsp chile oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. cooked large shrimp
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: South Beach Diet Cook Book

In small bowl, combine oils, juice, and garlic. Put shrimp in resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over shrimp; seal and let sit 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, thread two shrimp on a skewer.

Serves 12 for appetizers
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