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Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

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I found this recipe on Pinterest and these are also fabulouso! I would give them a 7.5. Ingredients: 1.3 lbs 99% lean ground turkey 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp salt 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 small onion, minced 2 tbsp bell pepper, minced 3/4 cup water 4 oz can tomato sauce 8 large lettuce leaves from Iceberg lettuce Directions: Brown turkey in a large skillet. When no longer pink add dry seasoning and mix well. Add onion, pepper, water and tomato sauce and cover. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes. Wash and dry the lettuce. Place meat in the center of leaf and top with tomatoes, cheese and salsa or whatever you prefer.

Lasagna Roll-ups

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I found this recipe on Pinterest and made them last night. I didn't add the beef, though, and they tasted great without the meat. So stinking good!I would give them a 9. Ingredients: 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 lb lean ground beef 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 Tbsp dried basil 1/2 tsp dried oregano Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 (15 oz) container Ricotta Cheese 1 large egg 1/3 cup fresh flat leaf parsley (aka Italian Parsley, its about 1 small handful), chopped 2 1/4 cups freshly grated Mozzarella Cheese, divided 3/4 cup freshly, finely grated Parmesan Cheese, divided 1/3 cup freshly, finely grated Romano Cheese 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 12 uncooked lasagna noodles Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Drizzle one tablespoon olive oil into a large non-stick fry pan.  Heat over medium high heat, crumble ground bee...

Cream of Zucchini Soup

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I would give this a 7. It has decent flavor and is pretty healthy. • 1 small onion, quartered • 2 cloves garlic • 3 small zucchini, skin on, cut in large chunks • 32 oz fat free chicken stock • 5 tbsp reduced fat sour cream • salt • pepper Combine chicken broth, onion, garlic and zucchini in a medium pot and cook on medium heat. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.   Add the sour cream. Using an immersion blender, purée until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients, and adjust seasonings to taste. Serve hot. Optional: Top with 2 tsp parmesan cheese

Wonton Soup

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For the filling: 1/4 lb ground turkey 3 canned water chestnuts, finely chopped 3 green onions, including green parts, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp. peeled and minced fresh ginger 1 tsp. soy sauce 1/2 tsp. sesame oil 1 pinch sugar Salt and pepper About 24 wonton skins Cornstarch 6 Cups chicken broth 1/2 tsp sesame oil 1/4 lb. baby spinach leaves 2 green onions, sliced Combine the pork, water chestnuts, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Lay out the wonton skins on a lightly floured work surface. Sprinkle a baking sheet with cornstarch, and have a small bowl of water nearby. Spoon 1 scant teaspoonful of the raw filling in the center of each wonton skin. Dip your finger in the water and moisten 2 perpendicular edges of 1 wonton skin. Fold it in half to make a triangle, with the 2 moistened edges meetig the 2 dry edges. Press the edges to seal them well, and press gently around the fillin...