LOW FAT RECIPE : FAT-FREE RICE PUDDING

LOW FAT RECIPE : FAT-FREE RICE PUDDING

Instructions:

Fat-Free Rice Pudding

1 quart skim milk
1/3 cup (heaping) rice
6-8 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash of salt

Cook uncovered and simmer for 40 minutes. Pour it into a container, cover and let sit at room temperature for a couple of hours. Sprinkle with cinnamon to taste. This thickens as it sits. Refrigerate, although it's never as good as at room temperature. (Also, when cooking, you will need to skim the skin that forms on top.)

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LOW FAT RECIPE : FAT-FREE CHILI

LOW FAT RECIPE : FAT-FREE CHILI

Instructions:

Fat-Free Chili

2 pounds ground turkey
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon crushed red peppers
1/4 cup sesame oil
2 green bell peppers
14 ounces kidney beans
12 ounces tomato paste
16 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 large sweet onion
1 tablespoon basil
3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons ground pepper
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup hot sauce
2 tablespoons paprika
2 cups water
1 beer

Pan fry at high heat, garlic, red pepper, and ginger for 2 minutes. Add turkey. Stir into pan's ingredients, brown, and drain. Do not cover.

In a large pot (2-3 quart) add browned turkey, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, all remaining spices, sliced green pepper, chopped onion, and beans. Add two cups of water, bring to boil, stirring frequently. Simmer covered for 1 hour at low heat; add beer now.

Ready to serve with grated sharp Cheddar cheese and oyster crackers.

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LOW FAT RECIPE : 5-MINUTE FAT-FREE CHILLED STRAWBERRY SOUP

LOW FAT RECIPE : 5-MINUTE FAT-FREE CHILLED STRAWBERRY SOUP

Instructions:

5-Minute Fat-Free Chilled Strawberry Soup

1 quart strawberries, stem tops removed
12 ounces fat-free vanilla yogurt
A pinch of dry ginger
Juice of 1 orange
4-6 mint leaves

Place ingredients in food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Chill and serve with a small dollop of yogurt and a mint sprig as garnish. It can be further enhanced with a shot of Grand Marnier or a couple ounces of sweet champagne.

Serves four.

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