Make Your Resolutions a Reality - Slimmer Recipes

It’s a New Year and time for a new you! Try these exciting new recipes that are full of flavor without the fat and your New Year’s resolutions can truly become a reality. The secret: French's® Mustard. America’s favorite mustard is 100% natural and has been for over 100 years. It also has zero calories and while it’s a popular condiment, home cooks are just now realizing that just a little mustard adds a lot of flavor to everyday recipes. These exciting new recipe sensations are so delicious you won’t feel you’re sacrificing anything, so you’ll have the resolve to continue your healthful objectives long into the New Year.

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FLORIBBEAN SHRIMP SALAD

Serve the shrimp salad in martini glasses for an elegant presentation.

Prep Time: 15 min.   Cook Time: about 3 min.   Chill Time: 30 min.

1 1/2 lbs.                      large shrimp, peeled and deveined

3 Tbsp.                        light lime vinaigrette

3 Tbsp.                        FRENCH'S® Honey Dijon Mustard

3 Tbsp.                        plain nonfat yogurt

1                                  large mango, peeled and diced (1 1/2 cups)

1                                  medium, red bell pepper, diced

1                                  medium, Haas avocado, peeled, pitted and diced

1 (5 oz.) pkg.               mixed salad greens

1. COOK shrimp in boiling water to cover about 3 min. until shrimp turn pink. Drain and cool.

2. MIX vinaigrette, mustard and yogurt in large bowl. Add cooled shrimp, mango, bell pepper and avocado. Toss gently until coated. Chill.

3. SERVE on salad greens. If desired, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro or basil.

Makes 4 servings. Papaya or peaches may be substituted for the mango.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: 264 Calories, 9 g Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 222 mg Cholesterol, 26 g Protein, 19 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Dietary Fiber, 491 mg Sodium.

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CAJUN TURKEY BURGERS WITH SPICY REMOULADE

Prep Time: 15 min.   Cook Time: 12 min.

1 1/4 lbs.                      lean ground turkey

6 Tbsp.                        FRENCH'S® Horseradish Mustard, divided

6 Tbsp.                        chopped fresh parsley, divided

1 3/4 tsp.                     salt-free spicy seasoning, divided

1/4 cup                         light sour cream

1 Tbsp.                        drained pickle relish

2 tsp.                           chopped capers

4                                  small, whole wheat rolls, split

1. MIX turkey, 4 Tbsp. mustard, 4 Tbsp. parsley, and 1 1/2 tsp. spicy seasoning in large bowl. Shape into 4 patties, 1/2-inch thick.

2. COMBINE sour cream, remaining 2 Tbsp. mustard and 2 Tbsp. parsley, relish, capers and remaining 1/4 tsp. spicy seasoning in small bowl.

3. GRILL burgers over medium-high heat for 12 min. or until no longer pink in center, turning once. Serve on rolls with spicy remoulade.

Makes 4 servings 

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: 374 Calories, 8 g Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 61 mg Cholesterol, 43 g Protein, 37 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Dietary Fiber, 835 mg Sodium.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (without roll): 200 Calories, 5 g Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 61 mg Cholesterol, 37 g Protein, 4 g Carbohydrates, 1 g Dietary Fiber, 525 mg Sodium.

Tip: If the spicy seasoning is not available, substitute 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper in the sauce.

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MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD

This light-style tuna salad makes a good first course served over toast rounds.

Prep Time: 10 min.   

1/2 cup                        reduced-sodium tomato-vegetable juice

4 Tbsp.                        FRENCH'S® Horseradish Mustard or FRENCH'S® Spicy Brown Mustard

2 (6 oz.) cans               tuna, packed in water, well drained

2/3 cup                        chopped roasted red bell pepper

1/2 cup                        chopped celery

4 Tbsp.                        chopped parsley

2 Tbsp.                        chopped pitted Kalamata olives (about 5)

1. MIX juice and mustard in medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat well. Cover and chill.

2. SERVE tuna salad over lettuce, on whole wheat rolls or on toast rounds.

Makes 4 to 6 servings 

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: 136 Calories, 4 g Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 30 mg Cholesterol, 18 g Protein, 5 g Carbohydrates, 1 g Dietary Fiber, 392 mg Sodium.