Low fat, Low calorie one pot dinner, PLUS Dessert!

It's that time of year again. It's just after New Years, and a few months before military PFA testing. Which means we are either trying to LOSE weight, or watch what we eat. Trying to think of a creative (meat free- I'm so burned out on meat, especially chicken and lean steak cuts), healthy, quick, and tasty meal tonight, I remembered some of the random pasta dishes my mother in law makes. The flavors pack a punch, but they are light and refreshing. So I dug around in the kitchen and put something together! It was AMAZING. I am proud of myself for making a meal (in one pot in a half hour) that had less then 500 calories, and about 5 grams of total fat. The dessert is about 115 calories, and 2.5 grams of fat. Here are the recipes!

4 Vegetable Pasta (makes about 4-6 servings):

1 Can of stewed tomatoes-drained

6 medium sized mushrooms

1/4 cup of sliced red onion

1/2 thinly sliced red pepper

1/2 box of rotini pasta

garlic,pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder to taste

cooking spray

1.) boil pasta until aldente (7-9 minutes)

2.) strain pasta- do not rinse- leave in strainer

3.) spray same pot with cooking spray, heat over medium

4.)saute onion, red pepper, and mushrooms until just tender

5.) add in tomatoes and heat about 3 minutes- add in garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning and pepper

6.) turn heat to medium-low and toss pasta and veggies together in pot. Heat for about 3 minutes stirring occasionally. 

Serve with a side of steamed vegetables.

Chocolate Banana Smoothie:

1 chocolate snack pack

1 ripe banana

ice

Toss all in blender and enjoy!

Who said low fat foods were bland? :)