Recipe Swap...

Okay, 12-Weekers, here's a great opportunity for you to share some healthy food options... Your coaches have been stressing the need to EAT! And you're probably looking for some alternatives to the healthy choices you already make. Post your tried and true options for snacks, well-rounded meals, flavorful dishes and simple, worthwhile desserts. Of course the conversation is open to everyone - maybe some folks who've been through challenges in the past will contribute too!

In that spirit, here is a recipe from Jody that she shared with her GREEN TEAM during the last challenge... Jody usually cooks by eye and hand, so to speak, she said it was Nicole who figured the proportions (through observation) and caloric portions (through calculation). GO NICOLE!!

Jody's Meatballs
Calories: ~301 calories (without rice or noodles)
Serving size: 3 meatballs
1.25 lbs Jeannie O Ground Turkey (Lean – 7%)
1 can 15oz diced tomatoes
¾ C Progresso Italian Style Bread Crumbs
1 Large Egg White1
½ T Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
2 Large Zucchini - (Grate approx. 1½ cups). Slice the the rest of the zucchini, set aside.
½ Large white onion (approx ¾ cup) – medium dice

Heat a large saucepan (with a lid). Spray liberally with olive oil.
In a large bowl, combine turkey, grated zucchini, bread crumbs, egg white, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 the diced tomatoes.
Divide into approx. nine (9) portions, and form into roundish patties.
In the saucepan, (Medium Heat) brown the meatballs on each size (a rich brown color).
Once browned, reduce heat to Low and add sliced zucchini, remaining diced tomatoes, 1 can of water, plus add salt and pepper to taste. (Jody was generous with the pepper.)
Increase heat to Medium, gently turn contents of pan to coat with sauce.
Reduce to Low Heat. Cook until veggies are soft.
Serve over steamed rice or noodles.