Tuesday, April 24, 2012


Lemon Caper Alaskan Cod with Healthy Hollandaise Sauce, Steamed Garlic Artichoke, and Pesto Zucchini "Pasta"
The other day a friend and I made dinner together and I was able to turn them on to the zucchini pasta alternative that has been my latest obsession. Using a mandolin slicer we created beautiful zucchini "noodles" which, when sauteed for just a few min (around 3-4) and tossed with any kind of sauce, become a fabulously satisfying and flavorful alternative to pasta. You still get the enjoyment of twirling it on your fork and slopping up all the saucy goodness for less than 1/7 of the calorie count.

How to make Healthy Hollandaise:
  • About 3/4 cup of low-fat or non-fat plain yogurt (can use greek if you want a tangier version)
  • 3 Egg Yolks (Save your whites in the fridge for breakfast!)
  • A couple dashes of hot sauce (preferably tabasco or siracha or both!)
  • 1-2 tsp of dijon mustard (smooth not grainy!)
  • 2-3 tsp of fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Emulsify ingredients. Set up a double boiler. Whisk sauce for a few minutes or until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Taste for seasoning. Voila! Versatile, flavorful, and butter free! If you are counting calories don't ignore the yolks just make room for them in your meal plan... so worth it!



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