Hominy and Jalapeno Chicken Soup

Hominy and Jalapeno Chicken Soup

1 1/2 c. diced roasted chicken

2 cans fat free chicken broth

2 TB diced tamed jalapeno

1 can hominy, drained

1 tsp chili powder

Combine all ingredients in 3 quart slow cooker and cook desired length of time. Everything is already cooked so you can heat through or let it simmer all day.

Yield: 4 servings. Per serving= 196 Calories; 5g Fat (21.1% calories from fat); 26g Protein; 17g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 44mg Cholesterol; 678mg Sodium.

Fried Brussels Sprouts

To those who don’t like Brussels Sprouts, I say, “You just haven’t had them cooked right yet.”

Fried Brussels Sprouts

3 slices bacon, cooked and drained

1 TB diced onion

1 lb Brussels sprouts, sliced

1 TB Splenda

Dash salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Cook bacon and drain on paper towel. Remove most of the grease from skillet and add onion and Brussels sprouts. Heat through; add Splenda, salt and pepper. Chop bacon and combine with sprouts.

 Yield: 4 servings. Per serving= 73 Calories; 3g Fat (29.0% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 4mg Cholesterol; 168mg Sodium.