15 low speedy Recipes

low-sodium chicken broth, whole-wheat pasta recommended : rotelle or other small shaped pasta recommended), frozen green peas, baby spinach, mushrooms, quartered, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, shredded parmesan

low-sodium crushed tomatoes, frozen mixed vegetables (corn, carrot, peas, beans, limas, etc), canned black beans or 1 cup other beans, herbs , basil, cumin, whatever you like or spices to taste oregano, basil, cumin, whatever you like, fresh garlic cloves, minced (more to taste), vegetable broth or water, to thin as needed

olive oil, onion, diced, stalks celery, sliced, kidney beans, drained and rinsed, lentils, drained and rinsed, tomatoes, drained, dried rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried thyme, pepper , to taste, shredded low-fat cheddar cheese or 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

chicken, cooked and shredded, low-fat cream of chicken soup, salsa, cheddar cheese soup, chili powder, tortillas (i use weight watchers brand)

low-fat flour tortillas, pork tenderloin , cut into short, thin strips, minced garlic, ground cumin, black beans, rinsed and drained, chunky salsa, shredded romaine lettuce, pre-shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, chopped tomato (about 1), fat-free sour cream

light margarine, onion (chopped ), all-purpose flour, fresh parsley (chopped ), salt, pepper, low-fat milk, heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, lobsters (fresh or frozen-thawed )

red wine marinara sauce, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, low fat cottage cheese, dried parsley, dried oregano, dried basil, ground beef (optional) or 1 lb ground sausage, meat can be omitted (optional), whole wheat lasagna noodles, uncooked

leftover or canned beef gravy, butter noodles, cooked, low sodium beef stock and drained, cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp butter, water, chopped parsley, leftover pot roast, cut in strips, salt and pepper, leftover roasted carrots and potatoes, diced 2/3 cup frozen peas

ziti pasta or 1 lb mostaccioli pasta or 1 lb other medium shape pasta, uncooked, chopped cooked chicken, butter or 2 tsp margarine, onion, chopped, dijon mustard, all-purpose flour, low sodium chicken broth, lemon juice, frozen peas , defrosted and drained, fresh parsley, chopped, salt and pepper

half chicken , breast and leg meat, low sodium canned chicken stock, warmed, soy sauce, minced ginger, scallions, sliced, garlic, minced, fresh spinach, chopped, peanut or vegetable oil, carrot, shredded, angel hair pasta

summer squash , yellow crookneck and zucchini mixed (3 to 4 medium halved lengthwise and sliced), carrot, shredded, onion, chopped, fat-free cream of mushroom soup, low-fat ricotta cheese, salt and pepper, garlic powder, parsley flakes, cheddar cheese, shredded, crouton, crushed

vegetable oil, chopped onions, boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, reduced-sodium chicken broth or 4 oz homemade chicken broth, low-sodium v8 juice, di neal s refried beans or 15 oz store-bought pinto beans, vermont sharp cheddar cheese, shredded or grated (english gloucester cheese is wonderful in this dish!), chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream , optional, cooked long-grain rice

cider vinegar, canned crushed tomatoes, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, chopped garlic