29 heart healthy cheese Recipes

heart healthy 7 layer bean dip recipe, refried beans, canned, hormel (in the jar) real bacon low-fat, chipotle powder , (or plain chili powder to taste), ground cumin, salt and pepper (if needed), shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, chopped green anaheim chiles (canned ) or a tbsp of chopped pickled jalapenos (more to taste), avocado, peeled and chopped (a healthy fat), tomato chopped, low fat sour cream, sliced ripe black olives (a healthy fat), heat the refried beans in a medium saute pan or cast iron skillet., stir in enough water to get a creamy, easily dip-able consistency, about 1/4 of a cup., you can use olive oil instead , in place of the low-fat bacon if you choose to help the consistency of the beans., mix in the chipotle chili powder (or tabasco, or adobo, or regular chili powder) and cumin to taste., note that the avocados and the sour cream will cool down the spiciness of the beans considerably, so you can afford to be a bit more spicy than you might think., stir in salt to taste. (if needed ), once the beans are hot and bubbly, spread them over the bottom of a warmed serving dish. immediately add the shredded cheese so that the heat from the beans helps melt the cheese. (the cheese doesn tsp need to be completely melted, but even if it is just a little, it will help the dip stay on the dippers.), layer on the chopped green chilies , chopped avocado, chopped tomato., spoon on the sour cream, top with sliced green onions and olives., serve immediately, folks this does have some of the healing and healthy variety of fats.

baking potatoes, nonfat sour cream or 1/3 cup low-fat sour cream or 1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt or 1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt, chopped fresh herbs (basil, chives, thyme, marjoram, oregano, parsley, etc. any combination), grated parmesan cheese, skim milk (optional), shredded nonfat mozzarella cheese or 1/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese

cavatappi pasta , cooked according to directions, lima beans , defrosted, garlic cloves, fresh basil , packed, baby arugula , packed, parmesan-romano cheese mix, grated, part-skim ricotta cheese, olive oil, sriracha hot chili sauce (optional)

chopped broccoli flowerets, red onion, very thinly sliced, grated 50% light cheddar cheese, dried, sweetened cranberries or raisins, sliced canned beets (drained-rinsed ), plain fat free yogurt, honey, light (no fat )mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, unsalted, dry roasted , hulled sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts, less fat bacon pieces, this is what i mean and it is lower calories, also..thanks mark!! hormel low fat (jarred )bacon pieces)., in a large, glass serving bowl, layer broccoli, onion and cranberries. small bowl, whisk together yogurt, honey, mayonnaise and vinegar. drizzle the yogurt dressing over the layered salad. layer cheese on top. cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. sprinkle with sunflower seeds and bacon pieces just before serving., nutritional facts, saturated fat : 4.5 g, cholesterol : 25 mg, sodium: 350 mg, calcium : 25% daily value, protein : 14 g, carbohydrates : 29 g

artichoke hearts, drained, plain low-fat yogurt, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated (could also use fresh parmesan), garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press, fresh basil, chopped

mazola extra light margarine spread, rolled oats, uncooked, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, fat-free cottage cheese, light cream cheese (neufchatel cheese), egg whites, sugar, lemon juice, fat free sour cream, sugar, lemon juice

egg whites, scrambled, jumbo egg, scrambled, parmesan cheese, fresh grated, reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, grated, roma tomato, diced, sweet onion, chopped, skim milk, garlic clove, minced, olive oil, black pepper

low-sodium tomato paste, water, dried basil, crushed, dried oregano, crushed, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, chopped green pepper, sliced fresh mushrooms, chopped onions or 1/2 cup sliced onion, vegetables , in season as desired, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

fat-free whole wheat pita bread, tomato sauce, lowfat mozzarella cheese, broccoli (steamed ), garlic cloves (or jarred like christopher ranch), olive oil, black olives (chopped )

whole wheat rotini (i used heartland), whole wheat macaroni (again , i used heartland), fat-free cream of mushroom soup, light chunk tuna in water, drained, mixed vegetables, drained (i used a no-sodium veg-all), fat free cheese, shredded (i used kraft mozzarella), parsley, black pepper, water, margarine (i used smart squeeze), fat-free mayonnaise, celery, chopped, salt , to taste

ice cube, skim milk, curd cottage cheese, frozen strawberries, lemon juice, honey, vanilla extract (or strawberry)

reduced-calorie mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, grated, fresh lemon juice, fresh garlic cloves, minced, anchovy paste (optional), romaine lettuce , torn up, chopped cooked chicken breasts, fresh mushrooms, sliced, grape tomatoes, cut in halves

ground turkey, whole wheat elbow macaroni, cooked, onion, diced, light cheese whiz, garlic powder, diced tomatoes, salt and pepper

zucchini , 1/2 a medium sized, cut into chunks, yellow squash , 1/2 a medium sized,cut into chunks, onion , two large slices 1/4 thick, then cut in half, mushrooms , 1 cup of large chunks, pepper, green, about 1 cup, cut in chunks, olive oil, oregano, dried, crushed, rosemary, dried, well crushed, thyme, dried, crushed, garlic, chopped fine, toufayan bakeries - pita bread , whole wheat, carefully cut and separated 2 loaves into four round flat piece, cabot 50% reduced fat cheddar cheese, grated

meufchatel (low fat cream cheese), softened, light sour cream, artichoke hearts, undrained (you can buy marinaded artichokes as well, for an extra twang), roasted red peppers, drained, more colves of garlic (you can never have too much garlic), parmesan cheese , finally graded (the fresh stuff tastes better, but you can use the canned stuff too), frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, pepper to taste

chopped zucchini, tomato, chopped (1 cup), onion, chopped (1/2 cup), grated parmesan cheese, bisquick heart smart mix, nonfat milk, fat-free fat-free liquid egg product or 2 eggs, salt, pepper

artichoke hearts, drained, fresh spinach, garlic cloves, chopped, parmesan cheese, grated, greek yogurt, lemon juice

olive oil, mushrooms , portobella, balsamic vinegar, garlic, chopped, onion, chopped, spinach, cooked and drained, artichoke hearts, chopped, sausage , lean turkey italian, cooked and decased, roasted red peppers, chopped, thyme, breadcrumbs , 4cup carb careful, chicken broth, mozzarella cheese , part-skim, shredded