Low "Fat" Tuesday

Happy Mardi Gras! I wanted to make something for dinner tonight that goes along with the theme of today, but with less calories than the normal dishes. Here are two traditional recipes that allow for a fun Fat Tuesday without turning us into a full out Fat February!

Shrimp Jambalaya (pictured above) - using reduced-fat sausage and fat-free sour cream to make a healthier rendition!

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounce) jar roasted pepper and garlic chunky salsa

8 ounces reduced-fat smoked sausage, diced

1/2 pound peeled small shrimp

1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1 bunch green onions (scallions), sliced

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

3/4 cup fat-free sour cream

Directions:

Mix salsa, sausage, shrimp, thyme and 1/3 cup green onions in skillet. Heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix cayenne and sour cream. Serve with an extra dollop of sour cream on top.

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Crawfish fettuccini - made with whole wheat pasta and skim milk

Ingredients:

1 pound whole wheat fettuccine

1/4 cup margarine (Smart Balance butter for healthier alternative)

1 large onion, chopped

2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped

1 red bell pepper, seeded chopped

3 cloves garlice, minced

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups skim milk

2 pound light pasteurized cheese spread

2 pounds crawfish tails

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspooon cayenne

Directions:

Cook fettuccine according to directions on package, omitting oil and salt. Drain and set aside. In a large pot, melt Smart Balance butter and saute green pepper, red pepper, and garlic until tender. Add flour, stirring until mixed. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Rinse crawfish tails and drain well. Add crawfish, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne. Toss with pasta, heat, and serve.

Recipes and picture from sheknows provided by Holly Clegg, author of Holly Clegg Trim & Terrific Home Entertaining The Easy Way

Bon Appetit!

XOXO,