More healthier comfort food recipes!

Heard it's supposed to snow again this weekend.....What a perfect time to stay indoors and cook some yummy warm, hot meals!
This link has healthy recipes for all your favorite comfort foods!!
http://www.eatingwell.com/healthy_cooking/healthy_cooking_101_basics_and_techniques/comfort_food_makeover_challenge?sssdmh=dm17.652370&utm_source=EWHNL&esrc=nwewh021413

3rd Healthier Cold Weather Comfort Food Recipe!

Parmesan Flax Onion Rings

You will need :

• 4 Tbsp Ground Flax Seeds
• 1 Vidalia Onion 
• 3 Tbsp Reduced Fat Parmesan
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Egg White

-Chop off top and bottom of onion. Peel.

-Turn the onion to the side, slice into rings.

-Separate egg white.

-Combine Flax and Parmesan. 

-Dip onion slices into egg white.
-Coat the dipped onion in the flax mixture. 

Heat frying pan to medium heat and add 1 Tbsp of olive oil. 
When oil is hot, add coated onions to the frying pan.
Cook both sides until golden brown. 
After removing from the frying pan, lie on paper towel to crisp. 

Nutrition: (5 Onion Rings) 

58 Calories, 2g Fat, 8g Carbs, 1.4g Protein, 0g Sugar, 2.5g Fiber

2nd Healthier Cold Weather Comfort Food Recipe!

Last-Minute Chili

Ingredients:

   1 teaspoon canola oil
2 tablespoon water 

   12 to 16 ounces braised beef tips (small lean cubes)

 1 1/2 teaspoons minced or chopped garlic (or 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder)

    1 yellow or white onion, chopped

  2 cups cubed vegetables (whatever you have on hand such as eggplant or zucchini)

   2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes (crumble while adding)

   1 teaspoon dried oregano

     1 teaspoon chili con carne seasoning

 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (add more to taste)

  24 ounce can stewed Mexican style tomatoes (or 2 cans, 14.5-ounce each)

     1 can (15.5 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed well

   2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional—if you have it on hand)

Preparation:

1.     In large, nonstick skillet or saucepan, heat oil and garlic over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and let saute for a minute, stirring constantly. Add water and stir.

2.     Stir onions and vegetables (eggplant, zucchini, etc.) into beef mixture and simmer about a minute. Stir in spices and reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in tomatoes with juice, tomato paste (if desired), and beans.

3.     Cover skillet and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Nutritional Information:
Per serving: 246 calories, 22.5 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate, 7 g fat, 2.2 g saturated fat, 3 g monounsaturated fat, 1 g polyunsaturated fat, 41 mg cholesterol, 7 g fiber, 538 mg sodium. Calories from fat: 25 percent. Omega-3 fatty acids = 0.2 gram, omega-6 fatty acids = 0.4 gram.