Low Fat Basic Italian Dressing Recipe

Low Fat Basic Italian Dressing Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons arrowroot or cornstarch
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup minced green bell pepper
• 2 scallions, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method

1. Dissolve arrowroot or cornstarch in 1/4 c of the water
2. Bring remaining 1 3/4 c water to a boil
3. Stir in dissolved thickener and whisk until liquid is clear.
4. Allow mixture to cool.
5. Stir in vinegar, green pepper, scallions, garlic, mustard, honey, parsley, paprika, & black pepper.
6. Makes 3 cups
7. Calories per 1/4-cup serving 6% fat
8. Basic Chicken Breasts, see individual recipes, for specific ingredients
9. Trim any fat from chicken breasts.
10. Place in a single layer between two pieces of plastic wrap.
11. Pound with a heavy skillet or rolling pin until flattened.
12. In shallow dish, combine flour, salt and pepper.
13. Coat both sides of each breast with seasoned flour.
14. In large nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, heat oil.
15. Add chicken breasts; cook about 4 minutes per side, or until well-browned and no longer pink in the center.
16. Remove to a plate; cover and keep warm.
17. Per serving: About 188 calories, 22g protein,7g carbohydrate, 6g fat, 29% calories from fat, 57mg cholesterol, 872mg sodium, 0g fiber

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