I also thought I'd share a recipe I really like. We were craving one of Arby's™ pecan chicken salad sandwiches. However, it is a whopping 18 Weight Watchers points out of my current daily 37. That's 769 calories and 39 grams of fat. This alternative is 6 points, and I think it tastes just as good. That begs the question of why doesn't Arby's™ make it the healthier way in the first place? A medium roast beef sandwich and small curly fries together is better than this sandwich alone. We eat out quite a bit, and it annoys me to no end that I can't order something with the words “chicken” and “salad” in it and expect it to be one of their healthier options (the highly refined bread and full-fat mayo is the problem).
Makes 4 sandwiches
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 foil packet of chicken
1/4 cup diced pecans
1/2 cup sliced grapes
1 diced dill pickle
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup sliced celery (optional)
1/4 cup diced apples (optional)
1 leaf of lettuce
2 slices high fiber multigrain bread
You know how to make a sandwich. Mix all the ingredients together and put it on the bread.
I'm curious about your healthy alternative recipes for fast food favorites. Share your best one in the comments.
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Um...YUM!!
Healthy Sloppy Joes
4 portions lean ground turkey (about 1 lb)
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 red onions, chopped
1 can (8 oz) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup barbeque sauce
1 tsp chili powder ( I skip this if I'm cooking it for the kids)
4 wheat buns or rolls, split
4 lettuce leaves
1. In a large skillet, combine ground turkey, black pepper and onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring occationally, until the turkey is no longer pink.
2. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, and bbq sauce. Simmer for about 10 minutes over low heat, stirring occationally, until mixture has thickened.
3. Place a wheat bun on each plate. Top each with a lettuce leaf and a portion of turkey mixture. Serve and enjoy!
Chicken Quesadillas
2 portions chicken breast (I use the frozed fajita chicken)
1 cup salsa (I like Herdez)
2 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1/4 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1. Lightly coat a medium skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Slice chicken breast into 1/2-inch cubes. Saute chicken and salsa until chicken is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Unless you use the "easy chicken" like me, just follow the quick insturctions.
2. Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet and spread half the chicken over the tortilla. Top with cheese. Fold tortilla over filling and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Turn and brown the other side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Repeat with remaining tortilla, chicken mixture, and cheese. You can cook more faster with a griddle.
4. Cut quesadillas into wedges and place on small plates. Add a dollup of sour cream for dipping.
If you like these recipes I got them from my favorite cook book Eating for Life (works with the Body for Life program)
Thanks, I'll try those out.
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