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Mashed Red Potatoes (Lighter!)

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A bowl full of mashed red potatoes

No one ever said mashed potatoes have to be overloaded with heavy and high calorie ingredients to be delicious. These mashed red potatoes are only 305 calories per serving, and it isn’t a skimpy serving either! Although this is a lighter version, the flavor and comforting taste is definitely not lacking. You will not miss your normal mashed potatoes at all! An added bonus for this recipe is the red potato skins. These skins are thin and delicious and packed with lots of fiber, B vitamins, iron and potassium.

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Vietnamese Beef Bowls – with ground beef

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Vietnamese beef bowl

These Vietnamese Beef Bowls are a great quick, easy and healthy option for weeknight dinners. The saucy and flavorful ground beef is served over my habanero lime rice. Hoisin sauce gives this dish just the hint of sweetness that it needs, and the chili paste gives it just enough spice. All in, these rice bowls come in at less than 500 calories, so they are a delicious meal that you shouldn’t feel guilty about enjoying!

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Habanero Lime Rice – Easy, Fresh & Spicy!

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A plate of habanero lime rice

To me, plain white rice is something that I eat only as an accompaniment to something else. It is never something that I am excited about, and it is most definitely never the best part of any meal. I don’t like serving anything that doesn’t add a good amount of flavor to a meal, and that is why I love this Habanero Lime Rice. This rice has both habaneros and jalapeños and it also has cilantro and lime juice. This is one side dish that is anything but bland, and if you aren’t careful, it may even outshine your main dish!

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Bruschetta Chicken

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Plate with four servings of bruschetta chicken

In the summer, I am always looking for dinner ideas that are quick and easy, but also lighter and healthier. I also love grilling, as it makes it easier to keep a watchful eye on my little ones as they play outdoors. This bruschetta chicken takes only about 15 minutes to prepare, it can be grilled or prepared on the stovetop and it comes in at under 500 calories and only 7 net carbs. This would be a great way to use those delicious fresh summertime tomatoes!

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Orange Cream Smoothie

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Jar filled with orange cream smoothie

Smoothies are a lifesaver for me when it comes to breakfast. As a mom of four small children, my mornings are always hectic. If I don’t come up with something quick and easy that I can have on the go, I won’t end up eating breakfast at all. You may have already enjoyed my PB&J smoothie, and now I hope you love my Orange Cream Smoothie!

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Grilled Spatchcock Chicken

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Grilled Spatchcock Chicken on a Cutting Board

I know spatchcock is a crazy sounding word, but it is a pretty easy and effective way to get an evenly cooked and delicious whole chicken in about half the time that it would normally take. Often, when cooking a whole chicken, the breast meat will be done before the rest of the chicken, and it will end up drying out. This method eliminates that problem! I have included the recipe for my Grilled Spatchcock Chicken below, as well as a video explaining the method.

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Chorizo Stuffed Peppers – A Filling Complete Meal

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Chorizo Stuffed Peppers

So, today is Mother’s Day. A lot of moms say that the last thing they want to do on Mother’s Day is cook. Personally, I really wanted to cook – I just wanted to be left alone by everyone in my family when I did it. I also wanted to serve the meal to my family and not hear one complaint about it. Both of those wishes were granted, and it was amazing! My husband is really not a bell pepper fan, but I took advantage of the holiday and made these Chorizo Stuffed Peppers mostly just for myself. Even though he doesn’t care for the peppers, he actually really enjoyed these, or maybe he just liked the queso he drenched them in?!

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Guacamole Stuffed Chicken – Easy, Light and Low Carb

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Guacamole Stuffed Chicken

This Guacamole Stuffed Chicken is a simple and easy chicken recipe that is healthy, low calorie, low carb and FULL of flavor! I find that a lot of recipes involving chicken breasts can turn out dry, but not this one. The fresh guacamole that is stuffed inside the chicken breast keeps it from drying out and also helps to infuse it with flavor. This recipe comes in at just under 300 calories and only 5 net carbs per serving. This would be great for just about any diet!

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Slow Cooker Lemon Cream Chicken

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During the week, my life is so crazy. Well, really it is crazy all of the time with four kids, but it is even crazier on weeknights. I am always on the lookout for a great slow cooker meal. I love being able to throw the ingredients in earlier in the day, and have a meal ready to go at dinner time. This slow cooker lemon cream chicken is just right for this time of year. The sauce is so flavorful and not too heavy. This could be great with a side salad or some veggies is you are being health conscious, or it would be amazing over a bed of rice or pasta as well.

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