Black and White Bean Chili

This is from the P90X nutrition plan

1 t canola oil
1 c onion, diced
2 c fat-free chicken broth, low sodium
6 oz canned tomato paste
4 oz green chilies, chopped
1 t cumin
16 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
16 oz canned navy beans, drained and rinsed

Serves 6

1. In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Add the broth, tomato paste, chilies, cumin, and beans. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

202 calories
2 g Total Fat
15 g Protein
35 g Carbs
964 mg Sodium

Grilled Veggie Focaccia

This is from the P90X nutrition plan. Top these veggies on the focaccia bread that I posted about earlier...yum!

1 large portobello mushroom, sliced thin
1 large zucchini, sliced thin
1 large yellow squash, slicked thin
1-1/2 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 slices Italian focaccia bread

Serves 1

1. Grill or broil vegetables for 3 to 5 minutes using olive oil spray.
2. Place mozzarella cheese on one slice of bread, and toast until cheese is melted.
3. Place vegetables on same side as cheese and top with second slice of bread.

284 Calories
9 g Total Fat
19 g Protein
33 g Carbs
23 mg Cholesterol
467 mg Sodium

Stuffed Baked Potato

This is from the P90X nutrition plan. I made this and obviously quadrupled the recipe. My husband had it for leftovers for lunch days after. He loved it and it's so filling.

1 medium baking potato
10 oz frozen chopped spinach
1/2 c broccoli, chopped
1 T green onions, finely chopped
1-1/2 oz low-fat cheddar cheese
dash salt
dash pepper
dash garlic powder

1. Bake the potato at 425 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes, or microwave for about 8 minutes and then let stand for 3 to 5 minutes.
2. When the potato is done, scoop its insides into a small bowl, reserving skin.
3. Add the spinach, broccoli, green onions, cheese, and seasonings. Mash.
4. Fill the potato skin with the mixture and bake in the oven 10 minutes longer to blend the flavors.

291 Calories
4 g Total Fat
23 g Protein
46 g Carbs
9 mg Cholesterol
505 mg Sodium

Pasta Salad

This is from the P90X nutrition plan. I made this a few times for family gatherings and it's a big hit! Delicious

2 oz pasta
1 c broccoli florets, steamed
2 whole green onions, sliced
1 T olive oil
1 c cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 t fresh basil
1/4 t garlic powder
1 oz fat-free Parmesan cheese, grated

1. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain.
2. While pasta cooks, steam the broccoli and chop the green onions.
3. Combine the cooked pasta, broccoli, green onions, olive oil, tomatoes, basil, and garlic powder. Mix well.
4. Sprinkle with cheese and toss again. Chill before serving.

453 Calories
15 g Total Fat
20 g Protein
63 g Carbs
23 mg Cholesterol
242 mg Sodium

Spicy Chinese Noodles

This is from the P90X nutrition guide. You wouldn't think to add peanut butter to noodles, but this is so delicious! When I was doing P90X I'd make this all the time.

2 oz pasta
2 T chunky peanut butter
1-1/2 T low-sodium soy sauce
1-1/2 T rice vinegar
1 t honey
dash cayenne pepper
1 T green onions, finely chopped

1. Cook pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain.
2. While the pasta is cooking, combine in a small saucepan the peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, and cayenne.
3. Mix together the pasta and the peanut butter sauce. If the pasta is too dry, add a little fat-free chicken broth to thin the sauce. Garnish with green onions.

429 Calories
17 g Total fat
16 g protein
56 g Carbs
1056 mg Sodium

Vegetarian Tostada

This recipe is from the P90X nutrition plan


1 large whole wheat tortilla
1 c fat-free canned refried beans
1/4 c tomato, diced
2 T red onion, diced
1 c iceberg lettuce, shredded
2 T low-fat sour cream
2 T salsa

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Spray tortilla with corn oil spray and brown tortilla for several minutes until crisp.
3. Meanwhile, heat beans in a small saucepan.
4. Remove tortilla and layer with beans, tomato, onion, lettuce, sour cream, and salsa

449 Calories
7 g Total fat
22 g Protein
75 g Carbs
6 mg Cholesterol
1437 mg Sodium