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Low Fat Recipe: Vegetarian Enchiladas

By Kyle Eslick | Filed Under Low Fat, Vegetarian Recipes

Here is an incredible vegetarian recipe for low fat enchiladas.

Low Fat Vegetarian Enchiladas Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow squash
  • 1 chopped tomato
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 4 ounces green chilies
  • 5 ounces corn, drained
  • 7 ounces pinto beans, drained
  • 10 ounces enchilada sauce (1 can, I used red sauce)
  • 1 cup shredded low-fat Mexican cheese (I use Weight Watchers brand)
  • 1 teaspoon fat free sour cream

Directions:

  1. Spray skillet with Pam, sauté onion and garlic on medium heat until slightly brown.
  2. Add zucchini and yellow squash.
  3. Sauté zucchini and squash on medium for about 5-8 minutes.
  4. Add green chiles, tomato, corn and beans.
  5. Add salt and pepper to your liking. (Might also add a couple of dashes of Lowry’s Seasoned Salt)
  6. Continue to sauté vegetables for another 3-5 minutes.
  7. Add 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce.
  8. Cover and simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
  9. Remove vegetables from heat and spoon into tortillas. Roll and place seam-side down in a glass casserole dish.
  10. Cover enchiladas with the rest of the sauce and then sprinkle the cheese over the top.
  11. Place dish in oven on 350 for about 15 minutes until cheese had melted.
  12. Serve with a teaspoon of fat free sour cream on top and enjoy!

[Recipe Courtesy of Recipe Zaar]

Dairy Free Recipe: Vegetarian Pizza

By Kyle Eslick | Filed Under Dairy Free, Vegetarian Recipes

Looking for a good vegetarian pizza recipe that is also dairy free?  Check out this recipe!

Dairy Free Vegetarian Pizza Recipe

Pizza Ingredients:

  • 1 large, high-quality flatbread or pizza dough shell
  • 1 cup Cantare® Traditional Olive Tapenade
  • 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Pizza Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Sauté onions, mushrooms and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until onions soften.
  3. Set aside to cool.
  4. Spread the pizza shell with tapenade.
  5. Sprinkle with sautéed vegetables and add a layer of tomatoes.
  6. Season over all with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  7. Drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil and transfer the pizza directly to the oven rack.
  8. Cook for 10 minutes or until crust is golden-brown.

[Recipe Courtesy of Sam's Club]

Vegetarian Recipe: Cashew Pea Salad

By Kyle Eslick | Filed Under Vegetarian Recipes

Ingredients:

  • 16 ounces frozen peas (thawed)
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion (green & white parts)
  • 1 cup cashew pieces
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette (more to taste)

Directions:

  1. Toss together all ingredients.
  2. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

[Recipe Courtesy of Recipe Zaar]