Start with a small baked potato (a ZeroPoint® Food*!), then load it up with one of these 0 Points value toppings, and dig into a hearty, healthy meal.
1. Eggs and arugula
Prep 15 min // Cook 5 min // Serves 4
Combine 2 c baby arugula, 1 c halved grape tomatoes, 1 large minced shallot, and 1 tsp champagne vinegar in medium bowl; season with pinch each salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Top with 4 poached or sunny-side up eggs. Garnish with chopped scallions and red pepper flakes. Serving size: ¾ cup salad and 1 egg. Points value: 0
2. Vegetable curry
Prep 20 min // Cook 20 min // Serves 4
Coat large skillet with nonstick spray and heat over medium-high heat. Cook 1½ c chopped onion, 5–7 minutes to soften. Add 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp peeled fresh minced ginger, 1 tsp curry powder, ½ tsp ground cumin, and ½ tsp dried coriander; cook 30 seconds. Add 1 medium diced red pepper, 1 c diced eggplant, and 1 c bite-size cauliflower florets; cook, stirring frequently, until crisp tender, 5–7 minutes. Stir in 1 c drained, rinsed canned chickpeas, ½ c vegetable broth, and 1 tsp fresh lime juice; simmer 5 minutes. Garnish with plain fat-free Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges if desired. Serving size: ¾ cup curry. Points value: 0
3. Turkey chili
Prep 15 min // Cook 20 min // Serves 4
Coat large skillet with nonstick spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook 1 c chopped onion, 5–7 minutes to soften. Add 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp chili powder, and 1 tsp ground cumin; cook 30 seconds. Add 1 lb ground lean turkey breast and 1 tsp kosher salt; cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Add 1 (15-oz) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes and ½ c canned chicken broth; simmer 5 minutes. Optional garnishes include salsa, plain fat-free Greek yogurt, and chopped scallions. Serving size: ¾ cup chili. Points value: 0
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*not a ZeroPoint food on the Diabetes Program