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Zucchini Fritters are perfect for a fast and easy snack, light lunch, dinner side or even a breakfast side. They are low in calories, low carb, unbelievably easy to make and a great way to sneak some veggies in. Top with sour cream, cheddar cheese or even green onions. There are so many great options for zucchini like my Fried Zucchini or Zucchini Enchiladas.

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But Wait, What is a Zucchini Fritter?

When I think of a fritter, my mind thinks “apple fritters“. But, in this case we are taking grated zucchini, adding it to a batter made of onion, flour, egg and herbs and deep frying to perfection.

What to Serve with Zucchini Fritters

Pair these delicious little gems with a zesty dip, sour cream or throw them into a salad. Other ideas include pairing them with a protein. Baked Salmon, Baked Chicken Legs or Grilled Flank Steak are all great options.

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How to Make Zucchini Fritters

Making Zucchini Fritters is easy and takes only 15 minutes start to finish! For full recipe details, see the printable recipe card down below.

Make Fritter Batter

Grate zucchini into large bowl (I use a medium grater). Squeeze excess water out of zucchini (this should be about 1 cup). Stir in onion, egg, flour, baking powder, salt, cheese and any herbs until combined.

Fry the Fritters

Over medium to medium high heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet. Drop batter by the tablespoonful into hot pan, flattening out to be 3-4 inches in diameter, 1/4-1/8 inch thick.

Cook 1 minute until bottoms are deep brown and flip. Gently press. Cook 30 more seconds, remove to plate and sprinkle with salt. Melt more butter into hot pan and repeat until no more batter remains.

Serve fritters warm with desired toppings.

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Zucchini Fritter Topping Ideas

While these are delicious the way they are, here are some common topping ideas to garnish your fritters. Feel free to use whatever sounds good to you!

  • sour cream
  • grated cheddar cheese
  • green onions
  • tzatziki sauce
  • garlic yogurt sauce
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Why are My Fritters Soggy?

Zucchini holds a lot of moisture. This is why zucchini is so great in baked goods! But even in baked goods, you need to soak up most of the moisture, or you’ll have a soggy end result. The easiest way to do this is to lay a few paper towels over the top of your grated zucchini and press down gently to absorb the extra water. Or wrap in a cheesecloth or tea towel and squeeeeeeze!

Storing Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters are best eaten the day they are made, but the good news is that you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Beyond that, they get mushy and basically fall apart.

Can I Freeze Zucchini Fritters?

Yes! These work great for a make ahead appetizer. After they have cooled completely, transfer to a sheet pan and line single layer with fritters. Place into the freezer for a few hours until frozen solid. After completely frozen, place them into a freezer safe airtight bag or container. Fritters will stay fresh for 2 months in the freezer. Thaw before reheating in oven or air fryer.

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Love Zucchini? Give These Zucchini Recipes a Try…

So easy, right? I love a simple way to get more veggies into a meal. The printable recipe card is below. Be sure to save/print/bookmark or share this recipe. Have a fantastic day, friends!

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Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini fritters are perfect for a fast and easy snack or light lunch. Top with sour cream, cheddar cheese or even green onions and enjoy!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword zucchini fritters
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 8 small fritters
Calories 49kcal
Author Lauren’s Latest

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini grated
  • 3 tbsp onion finely grated
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2-3 tbsp butter for frying
  • 1/4 c parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill or other fresh herbs, optional

desired toppings:

  • cheese
  • sour cream
  • green onion etc.

Instructions

  • Grate zucchini into large bowl (I use a medium grater). Squeeze excess water out of zucchini (this should be about 1 cup). Stir in onion, egg, flour, baking powder, salt, cheese and any herbs until combined.
  • Over medium to medium high heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet. Drop batter by the tablespoonful into hot pan, flattening out to be 3-4 inches in diameter, 1/4-1/8 inch thick.
  • Cook 1 minute until bottoms are deep brown and flip. Gently press. Cook 30 more seconds, remove to plate and sprinkle with salt. Melt more butter into hot pan and repeat until no more batter remains. Serve fritters warm with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 166IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

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Macro Friendly Marsala Chicken https://laurenslatest.com/macro-friendly-marsala-chicken/ https://laurenslatest.com/macro-friendly-marsala-chicken/#respond Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:12:00 +0000 https://laurenslatest.com/?p=81900 The post Macro Friendly Marsala Chicken appeared first on Lauren's Latest.

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Marsala Chicken (MF)

Whenever I go to a restaurant I love ordering Marsala Chicken. This macro-friendly version is just as delicious but with the fat reduced significantly. Really delicious served with the mashed potato recipe posted a few weeks ago!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 287kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 inch thick (you might have to cut in half or pound out)
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 cup Marsala Cooking Wine I used Holland House
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon softened butter

Instructions

  • Place large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Sear and cook chicken until brown and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove chicken from pan to a plate and cover with foil.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, spray the pan with more nonstick cooking spray and saute onions and mushrooms. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until onions and tender and mushrooms have cooked down.
  • Pour in marsala and reduce by at least half. Add in chicken broth. In a small bowl, mix butter with flour to create a paste. Add butter-flour mixture to the pan to thicken sauce.
  • Add in chicken to heat through in sauce and serve hot with or without mashed potatoes.

Notes

The more accurate macros for 1 serving (1/4th) using the suggested brands: 256 calories, 3.8g F/12.7g C/ 29.3g P.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 740mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

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Philly Cheesesteak Pasta (MF)

My new favorite go-to dinner. Beefy, filling and way more delicious than I ever thought it would be. I made this with onions, peppers and mushrooms, but feel free to leave out the peppers or mushrooms if you don't like them.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 365kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Barilla Protein Plus Pasta I used rotini
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 cup yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 4 oz sliced mushrooms
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 3 wedges light laughing cow cheese
  • 2 oz provolone cheese grated or cubed
  • 7 oz roast beef lunchmeat, I used Hillshire Farm

Instructions

  • Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta to al dente, drain and set aside.
  • While pasta is cooking, spray large, nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place on medium heat. Add in onion, peppers, mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook until tender (or to your liking).
  • Whisk flour with beef broth until smooth and pour into hot pan with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and onion powder. Bring to boil to thicken, then reduce heat to low. Melt in laughing cow cheese.
  • Cut roast beef into small, bite size pieces and add to the pan with provolone cheese and pasta. Toss everything together, divide into four portions and serve.

Notes

The more accurate macros for this recipe for 1 serving (1/4th) with suggested brands: 356 calories, 8.7g F/47.1g C/27.1g P. 

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 1173mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 279mg | Iron: 3mg

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Calzones (MF)

Why not turn that tasty protein pizza dough into a really tasty Calzone?! While I fill mine with
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 344kcal

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 1 cup fat free milk I use Fairlife high protein milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup collagen peptides 2 scoops of Vital Proteins
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 cups bread flour I used King Arthur Flour

For the Filling:

  • 4 tablespoons pizza sauce I used Great Value brand
  • 4 oz shredded part skim mozzarella cheese I used Great Value brand
  • 4 tablespoons sliced mushrooms
  • 4 tablespoons green bell pepper chopped
  • 24 turkey pepperoni slices I used Hormel
  • Italian seasoning optional

Instructions

Make the Dough

  • In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, warm milk in the microwave 20-30 seconds or until warm. Better to err on the side of not warm enough versus too warm. Stir in honey and active dry yeast and stir to dissolve. Set aside to proof 5-10 minutes.
  • Pour yeast mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer and with the mixer on low, add in the olive oil, collagen peptides, salt and one cup of the flour. The collagen peptides will bring the dough together much quicker than making a pizza dough without them. Go slow when it comes to adding the flour!
  • After the flour has been stirred in, slowly incorporate more flour until the dough comes together and it's tacky but not sticky enough to stick to your hands and leave a residue. For me that was 2 1/4 cups. You might use more, you might use less.
  • Spray dough and bowl with nonstick cooking spray and set aside to rise covered with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. It will rise slower than a normal pizza dough because it's more enriched because we're using milk and collagen peptides. Give it a good 90 minutes to 2 hours.

Make the Calzones

  • To make your calzones, divide dough into 4 small dough balls and flatten to be 8 inch circles. Spread pizza sauce on one half of dough, top with 1 tablespoon mushrooms, 1 tablespoon peppers, 6 turkey pepperoni slices and 1 oz grated mozzarella cheese. Fold top half over and crimp the edges to seal. Cut 1-2 vents into the top, sprinkle with italian seasoning and place onto parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until crust has browned.

Notes

More accurate macros if using suggested brands as listed above for 1 serving (1 calzone): 447 calories, 10.8g F/56.9g C/ 27.2g P.

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1mg

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Macro Friendly Red Curry Noodles with Shrimp https://laurenslatest.com/red-curry-noodles-with-shrimp/ https://laurenslatest.com/red-curry-noodles-with-shrimp/#respond Tue, 09 Nov 2021 19:04:00 +0000 https://laurenslatest.com/?p=82530 The post Macro Friendly Red Curry Noodles with Shrimp appeared first on Lauren's Latest.

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Macro Friendly Red Curry Noodles with Shrimp

Creamy, flavorful and delicious! Because I use truvia and light coconut milk, this is a lightened up version of a recipe I love to order from our local Thai restaurant. While I use shrimp, feel free to substitute with chicken.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Thai
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 322kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz rice noodles linguine style, I used A Taste of Thai Brand
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled, deveined with tails removed
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons red curry paste I used Thai Kitchen
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 13.5 oz light coconut milk 1 can, I used A Taste of Thai Brand
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger or use fresh
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Truvia
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cups frozen Asian Veggies

Instructions

  • Follow package directions and soak rice noodles (linguine style) in hot water and set aside for 25 minutes to soften. Drain and set aside.
  • Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Cook shrimp 30 seconds to 1 minute per side until pink and opaque. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Place pan back on heat and add more cooking spray. Cook red curry paste and garlic for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add incoconut milk, ginger, soy sauce, truvia and tomato paste. Whisk until sauce simmers, then reduce heat to low. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  • Add in noodles, frozen veggies and shrimp and stir to heat through and coat in sauce. Divide into 6 portions and serve.

Notes

The more accurate macros for 1 serving (1/6th of this recipe) are as follows: 261 calories, 4.4g F/38.6g C/16.9g P. 

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 1094mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4303IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 3mg

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Macro Friendly Chicken Taquitos https://laurenslatest.com/chicken-taquitos/ https://laurenslatest.com/chicken-taquitos/#respond Thu, 04 Nov 2021 20:12:00 +0000 https://laurenslatest.com/?p=82177 The post Macro Friendly Chicken Taquitos appeared first on Lauren's Latest.

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Macro Friendly Chicken Taquitos

Cheesy, crunchy and so so easy to make! This is a great go-to dinner that is ready in no time and packed with lots of protein! Serve with salsa, low fat sour cream, guacamole or just enjoy plain. So good!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Taquitos, Taquitos Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 428kcal

Ingredients

  • 25 oz Canned Chicken I used Kirkland Signature, 2 cans
  • 1 oz taco seasoning 1 packet
  • 1/2 cup mild salsa I used Pace
  • 1 cup Reduced Fat Shredded Mozzarella Cheese I used Lucerne brand
  • 8 low carb tortillas

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Drain chicken well and add into a large bowl. Stir together with taco seasoning, salsa and mozzarella cheese.
  • Lay out eight tortillas onto the counter and add chicken evenly to the center of each tortilla. Spread chicken in a line down the center of each tortilla and roll up tightly. Place onto prepared baking sheet and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown and as crunchy as you'd like. Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or any toppings you'd like.

Notes

The more accurate macros for 1 serving (2 taquitos) are as follows: 348 calories, 12.8g F/46g C/40.8g P.  Any additional toppings will have to be calculated seperately.

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1843mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1270IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 258mg | Iron: 3mg

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Macro Friendly Red Coconut Curry https://laurenslatest.com/red-coconut-curry/ https://laurenslatest.com/red-coconut-curry/#respond Thu, 04 Nov 2021 05:27:00 +0000 https://laurenslatest.com/?p=82092 The post Macro Friendly Red Coconut Curry appeared first on Lauren's Latest.

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Macro Friendly Red Coconut Curry

A creamy and comforting, slightly sweet red coconut curry that is high in protein and lower in fat. I love a red curry and this one is no different! I love eating veggies like this, especially in the cooler months of the year.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Thai
Keyword red curry
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 139kcal
Author Lauren Brennan

Ingredients

  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 4 cups fresh vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, diced carrot, green beans, snow peas, bell peppers, etc..
  • 13 oz. light coconut milk 1 can
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons truvia
  • chicken broth as needed
  • 16 oz shredded rotisserie chicken (white meat)
  • any desired toppings such as peanuts, cilantro, lime juice, thai basil, etc..

Instructions

  • Spray large pot with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat. Saute onion until mostly tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger and vegetables and cook another 2 minutes.
  • Pour in coconut milk, curry paste, soy sauce, vinegar and truvia. See if it's as saucy as you'd like. If you'd like more 'broth', add in chicken broth as needed. (I added in about 1 cup.)
  • Gently simmer vegetables for about 10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Stir in shredded chicken and cook another 5 minutes until fully warmed through. Divide between four bowls (with or without rice). Top with any desired toppings and serve hot.

Notes

The more accurate macros for one serving (1/4th of this recipe) are as follows: 246 calories, 10.2 g F/21.8g C/24g P.
Macros do not include rice or toppings. You will have to calculate those seperately.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 611mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2635IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg

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Macro Friendly Enchilada Skillet https://laurenslatest.com/enchilada-skillet/ https://laurenslatest.com/enchilada-skillet/#respond Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:30:00 +0000 https://laurenslatest.com/?p=82500 The post Macro Friendly Enchilada Skillet appeared first on Lauren's Latest.

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Macro Friendly Enchilada Skillet

A really quick way to get that yummy, cheesy enchilada flavor without having to stuff any tortillas. Try to find mild green chiles and mild red enchilada sauce if you have picky palates to feed at home.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 458kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey I used 99% fat free
  • 1.25 oz taco seasoning
  • 3/4 cup water give or take a few tablespoons
  • 1/2 cup grated carrot
  • 4 oz mild green chiles
  • 1/2 cup fresh sweet corn or just use frozen
  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 10 oz mild red enchilada sauce I used La Victoria
  • 4 oz grated cheddar cheese divided
  • 8 corn tortillas cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Place large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Add ground turkey and break apart while it cooks. After turkey is fully cooked, add in taco seasoning, water, carrot, green chiles, corn, black beans and enchilada sauce. Simmer 5 minutes to evaporate the water.
  • Fold in half the cheddar cheese and the pieces of tortillas. The tortillas should soak up any extra liquid in the pan. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and cover 30 second to 1 minute to melt. Top with chopped cilantro, divide into four even portions and serve with any extra toppings you'd like (salsa, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, onion, etc..)

Notes

The more accurate macros for 1 serving (1/4th) of this recipe are as follows: 421 calories, 14.2g F/35.6g C/40g P. Calculate any additional toppings separately. 

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1697mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 4346IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 3mg

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Macro Friendly Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders https://laurenslatest.com/baked-ham-and-cheese-sliders/ https://laurenslatest.com/baked-ham-and-cheese-sliders/#respond Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:36:00 +0000 https://laurenslatest.com/?p=82429 The post Macro Friendly Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders appeared first on Lauren's Latest.

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Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders

I'm sure you have seen versions on this recipe around online and man oh man are they loaded with butter! For my macro-friendly version, I decided to still add some butter, but a more realistic amount that keeps things buttery and delicious while not overdoing it. That paired with the dijon mustard, poppyseeds and the Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, this makes a quick and easy dinner or lunch. We devoured these.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword ham sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 16 sandwiches
Calories 209kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
  • 18 oz sliced deli ham I used Hillshire Farm Honey Ham
  • 4 oz grated sharp cheddar cheese I used Tillamook
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon poppyseeds
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and place entire slab of Hawaiian Sweet Rolls onto baking sheet. Using a serrated knife, cut entire slab in half without separating rolls.
  • Add an even layer of ham across the rolls and top with grated cheese. Top with top half of rolls.
  • In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, dijon mustard, poppyseeds, Worcestershire sauce and onion powder. Brush the tops and sides with this mixture.
  • Fold the foil up and around rolls. No need to add extra foil to cover the top. Bake 10-15 minutes or until hot and melty. Cut rolls apart and serve.

Notes

The more accurate for 1 serving (1 sandwich) are as follows: 170 calories, 7.5g F/18.3g C/9.8g P.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg

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Macro Friendly Chicken Pot Pie Soup https://laurenslatest.com/chicken-pot-pie-soup-2/ https://laurenslatest.com/chicken-pot-pie-soup-2/#respond Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:42:00 +0000 https://laurenslatest.com/?p=82280 The post Macro Friendly Chicken Pot Pie Soup appeared first on Lauren's Latest.

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Macro Friendly Chicken Pot Pie Soup

I love chicken pot pie but don't love the macros. Enter chicken pot pie soup! It's not nearly as creamy BUT it tastes just as good! Feel free to substitute fat free half and half for the evaporated milk for a creamier finish. Also, if you find it doesn't have a very strong "chicken" flavor, add in a few granules of chicken bouillon (1/2 teaspoon or so). It will make a big difference.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 144kcal

Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow onion chopped
  • 4 oz fresh mushrooms sliced
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon tarragon
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen vegetables
  • 1/2 pound Russet potatoes diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 12 oz rotisserie chicken shredded, skin and bones discarded
  • 1 cup fat free evaporated milk

Instructions

  • In a large pot, spray pot with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Sauté onion and mushrooms until mostly tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper as they cook. Add in all purpose flour and stir to cook out the raw flour taste (it won't all absorb and this is totally fine and normal).
  • Whisk in chicken broth, poultry seasoning and tarragon. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer. Add in frozen vegetables and diced potatoes. Cook 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Stir in chicken and evaporated milk. Cook another 2 minutes to heat through, then divide into bowls and serve.

Notes

The more accurate macros for 1 serving of this recipe (1/8th of pot) are as follows: 186 calories, 1.5g F/18.9g C/19.1g P.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 935mg | Potassium: 714mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2496IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 2mg

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