Turkey Stuffed Manicotti and Wild Blueberry Scones
Here is a much healthier version of stuffed manicotti from what you will find in a typical Italian restaurant.
Ingredients:
1 package of manicotti shells
16oz. of oregano, garlic, and basil tomato sauce
99% fat free, ground turkey
Thyme
Tarragon
Oregano
Black Pepper
Sea Salt
Skim mozzarella cheese
Olive Oil
Cooking Spray
Large onion
Garlic
Egg
While the manicotti shells are boiling (it only takes about 7 minutes), brown the turkey. Add the chopped onion and garlic once the turkey is brown. Let manicotti drain and cool. Add tomato sauce and seasonings to the turkey. Let cook together for a bit. Then, let the turkey-sauce mixture cool a little so that it is easier to handle. Spray your baking dish with cooking spray, then mix the cheese with an egg. Sprinkle the bottom of pan with the cheese mixture. Now, stuff the manicotti with the turkey mixture. Lay the manicotti in the pan and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes (or until bubbly). Healthy and filling!
Blueberry Scones!
We love healthy scones around here. Since I was short on time, I didn't make these from scratch. There is a good, all natural product from "Sticky Fingers Bakeries". It's the Wild Blueberry Scones, and it is all natural. Additionally, the scones have no saturated fat and no cholesterol. The only downfalls are the lack of fiber and the amount of sugar...but 6g of sugar isn't bad at all for a desert-type food :). These scones are so easy to make, it's almost ridiculous. You literally dump the mixture into a bowl, add water, mix, throw it on a flour-prepared baking sheet, mold into a wheel, cut into 8 wedges, and bake at 375 for 18 minutes. Voila! Yummy dessert...or breakfast for the next day.
