Cajun Po'boy

If you’re craving classic New Orleans flavor, this Cajun Po’ Boy is a must! Plain, non-fat yogurt, lemon juice and herbed cream cheese combine for the perfect sauce complement.

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon Cajun spices 
1 Tablespoon plain, non-fat yogurt
2 teaspoon oil 
2 Tablespoon light herbed cream cheese
1 (2 ounce) bakery baguette, toasted 
1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1 cup vegetables of your choice: Onion, tomato and lettuce

Directions:
Preheat your George Foreman® grill. 
Rub fish with Cajun spices and oil. 
Place fish on grill and grill for 5-7 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. 
Combine yogurt, lemon juice, herbed cream cheese, salt and pepper in a small bowl. 
Spread zesty herb sauce on baguette and add vegetables and fish.

Grilled Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients:

4 chicken breasts

4 tsp olive oil

1 tsp Italian seasoning blend

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

1 cup tomato sauce

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

Toss chicken breast with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. 

Preheat George Foreman Grill for 8 minutes with lid closed. 

Place chicken on grill; cook for 9-11 minutes or until cooked through.

Meanwhile, heat tomato sauce until simmering. Add chicken to serving plates. Top each evenly with hot tomato sauce and mozzarella. Garnish evenly with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Tip: Just as delicious with grilled fish or pork chops.

Hot Sausage Sandwiches

Sprinkle low-fat Italian sausages with garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper and grill with tomato, green pepper and onion for a delicious new meal to try this week. Pair with coleslaw, potato salad or your favorite sandwich side.

Ingredients:

1 large garlic clove, finely minced

1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning

¼ tsp. black pepper, coarsely ground

1 lb. low-fat hot Italian sausage links

1 tomato, sliced

1 green pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

1 small purple onion, thinly sliced

¼ cup non-fat mayonnaise

4 sandwich buns, split and toasted

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine the garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper; sprinkle the mixture over sausages and vegetables.

Arrange the sausages horizontally on a preheated grill and place the tomato, green pepper and onion around the links.

Grill for 6 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into center of the sausage registers 160° F.

Spread mayonnaise on the bottom of each bun and add the sausage and vegetable mixture. Top with remaining half of bun.

Italian Beef Burger

Dried Italian seasoning, ground oregano and fresh garlic add delicious flavor to this beef burger. Drizzle Italian dressing and top with melted Mozzarella to finish off this Italian-inspired version of an old-time favorite.

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground chuck
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 egg white
1 medium garlic clove
minced
¼ cup low-fat Italian salad
dressing
4 slices ciabatta bread
½-inch thick,
lightly toasted
4 lettuce leaves
1 ripe tomato
thinly sliced
4 slices part-skim
Mozzarella cheese
½ purple onion
thinly sliced

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine beef, Italian seasoning, oregano, egg white and garlic; shape into 4 patties.
Place the burgers in the preheated grill and cook for 4 minutes or to desired doneness (4-5 min. for Rare, 5-7 min. for Medium and 6-8 min. for Well Done)
Drizzle the Italian salad dressing on the ciabatta bread and top each with the lettuce, tomato, cheese and onion.
Place the cooked hamburger patties on top and serve.

Thai Chicken Wrap

Easy-to-make wraps with fresh and bold flavor.  For a meal that’s on the lighter side, be sure to try these delicious Thai Chicken Wraps. Pair with fresh fruit or hummus and crackers.

Ingredients:

(10-inch) whole-grain tortilla

Thai Sauce

2 ounces boneless, skinless, chicken breast 1 Tablespoon peanut butter

1 cup thinly sliced raw red pepper ½ Tablespoon soy sauce

1 cup pre-packaged, shredded cabbage 1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 cup thinly sliced, peeled cucumber ½ Tablespoon lime juice

Directions:

Preheat your George Foreman® grill. 

While grill heats, prepare Thai Sauce by combining all ingredients in a small bowl. 

Grill chicken for 9-11 minutes.

Prepare wrap by spreading Thai Sauce down the center of the tortilla. 

Top with cabbage, red pepper, chicken and cilantro. 

Roll up wrap and enjoy!

Strawberry Orange French Toast

Orange zest and fresh, sliced strawberries make this breakfast extra-special. Substitute vanilla yogurt with strawberry or plain yogurt if desired. 

Ingredients:

2 slices whole-wheat bread 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg, whisked ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced

¼ cup fresh orange juice 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt

½ Tablespoon orange zest

Directions:

Preheat your George Foreman® grill. 

Whisk egg, orange juice, zest and vanilla in a medium bowl. 

Place both slices of bread in bowl and saturate. 

Grill French Toast for 2-3 minutes and enjoy with yogurt topped with fresh strawberries.

Peanut Butter and Banana Panini

The combination of peanut butter and banana never gets old. Indulge in this sandwich for a hearty breakfast or enjoy for lunch.

Ingredients:

1 slice bread ADD 1 slice bread +100 calories
1 Tablespoon peanut butter ADD 1 Tbsp peanut butter +100 calories
1 small banana
½ cup low-fat yogurt

Directions:

Preheat George Foreman® grill. 

Spread peanut butter on one half of the bread, top with sliced banana and fold. 

Place on George Foreman® grill for 4 minutes. 

Remove from grill, slice down the middle and enjoy!