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Try easy LOW FAT OVEN-FRIED SCALLOPS Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 lb fresh scallops 6 tablespoons fat free egg substitute 1?2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs olive oil flavored cooking spray 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 4 lemon wedges DIRECTIONS Rinse the scallops & pat dry. Set aside. Place the egg substitute in a shallow dish. Place bread crumbs in another shallow dish. Dip scallops in the egg substitute and then roll them in the bread crumbs. Coat a 9 x 13 inch pan with the olive oil cooking spray and arrange the scallops in a single layer in the pan. Spray the tops lightly with the spray. Bake at 500 degrees F for about 8-10 minutes or until the scallops turn opaque and nicely browned. Remove pan from oven and sprinkle with parsley. Squeeze the lemon over the scallops and serve. by: Merlot

TESTED & PERFECTED LOW FAT " MC DONALD'S" FRENCH FRIES Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 3?4 teaspoons salt, divided 1 -2 russet potato 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil DIRECTIONS Bring water to boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add one teaspoon of salt. Preheat oven to 400F. Peel potatoes and slice into 1/4 inch fries. Weigh the potatoes and measure out 9 ounces. Transfer potatoes to boiling water and cook exactly 2 1/2 minutes. Drain in colander and let cool (about 5 minutes). Transfer cooled potatoes to a mixing bowl and add oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix gently to coat. Spread in a single layer on a non stick baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crisp and golden. Turn every five minutes during the last half of cooking. Add the remaining salt if desired. (I found them plenty salty without). Note: Mine took 30 minutes to achieve the right level of crispiness--so c

This easy LOW-FAT HIGH FIBER BLUEBERRY BRAN MUFFINS Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 1?2 cups wheat bran (I used oat bran) 1 cup nonfat milk 1?2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 egg 2?3 cup brown sugar (I used 1/2 cup) 1?2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1?2 cup all-purpose flour 1?2 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1?2 teaspoon salt 1 cup blueberries (I added a chopped apple.) DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease muffin cups or use paper muffin liners. Mix together wheat bran and milk, and let stand for 10 minutes. (I didn't do this and muffins turned out fine.). In a large bowl, mix together applesauce, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla. Beat in bran mixture. Sift together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir into bran mixture until just blended. Fold in blueberries. Scoop into muffin cups. Bake in preheated oven

TESTED & PERFECTED LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE BANANA PARFAITS Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 2 cups nonfat milk, cold 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package jello reduced calorie fat-free sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix 2 medium bananas, sliced 3?4 cup Cool Whip Lite, thawed and divided DIRECTIONS Into medium bowl, pour milk and add pudding mix. With wire whisk beat for 2 minutes or until well blended. Evenly spoon half the pudding mix into 4 dessert glasses. Make layers of banana slices, 1/2 cup of the whipped topping and remaining pudding in each dessert glass. With remaining whipped topping, place a dollop on top. Refrigerate until ready to serve. by: lauralie41

Try easy LOW FAT BLUEBERRY BROWNIES Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 cup applesauce 1?2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1?2 cup whole wheat flour 1?4 cup unbleached white flour 1?3 cup cocoa powder 1?2 teaspoon baking soda 1?2 teaspoon baking powder 1?3 cup chopped walnuts 1?2 cup fresh blueberries or 1/2 cup frozen blueberries DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8 inch square baking pan. In a medium bowl, combine applesauce, sugar, and vanilla. in a another bowl, whisk together flours, cocoa, baking powder and soda. Make a well in the center and add wet ingredients; mix until just combined. Gently fold in walnuts and blueberries. Spread mixture into prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until center is firm and not sticky. Let cool completely before slicing. Makes 16 brownies. by: Jessi Garcia

TESTED & PERFECTED LOWER FAT CHILES (CHILES) RELLENOS CASSEROLE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 1?2 cups reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded (Sargento's is one brand) 1 cup evaporated skim milk 3?4 cup fat free egg substitute or 3 beaten eggs 6 corn tortillas, torn into 2 inch pieces 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped mild green chilies 1?2 cup mild chunky salsa 1?4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro fat free sour cream or light sour cream DIRECTIONS Spray a large deep dish pie pan, or a deep square baking pan with Pam. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup cheese, milk, egg, tortillas, chilies, salsa and salt. Mix well and pour into pan. Bake at 375 about 30 minutes until set. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese and cilantro over top and bake another couple of minutes until cheese is melted. Serve with a dollop of sour cream. by: SaraFish

Try easy LOW CARB SQUASH CASSEROLE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 lb yellow squash (2-3 med) 1?2 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1?2 cup mayonnaise 1 cup shredded cheese 1 egg nature's seasoning DIRECTIONS Steam squash onion and garlic. In food processor mix Mayo, cheese and egg. Add squash, natures seasoning and blend. Pour into a greased quart sized casserole dish. Top with additional shredded cheese. Bake at 350 for 40 minute. by: Chef #415214