Chicken Tortilla Soup
(serves 6)

• 1 lb. chicken
• 3 c. water
• 2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed
• 1 (15 1/4 oz.) can kernel corn
• 1 (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 c. crumbled tortilla chips
• 1/2 c. chopped cilantro
• Garnish: lime wedges, tortilla chips

Bring chicken and water to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Remove chicken to cutting board; let cool slightly.

Meanwhile, add broth to pot; bring to a boil. Stir in beans, corn, tomatoes, cumin, and oregano, and bring to a simmer. Simmer five minutes for flavors to blend.

Meanwhile, pull chicken meat from bones and shred.

Stir chicken and tortillas into soup; cook one minute to slightly soften tortillas. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.

Recipe from Woman’s Day

Nutritional information:
Calories 240
Total fat 7g
Saturated fat 2g
Cholesterol 36mg
Sodium 1038mg
Carbohydrates 33g
Dietary fiber 7g
Protein 16g

Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries
(serves 4)

• 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

In a small bowl, combine the cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Peel potatoes, cut each in half lengthwise, and cut each half into six wedges. In a large bowl, combine the cut potatoes, oil, and spice mixture. Toss until potatoes are evenly coated.

On a baking sheet, arrange potatoes in a single layer and place on the middle shelf of the oven. Bake until edges are crisp and potatoes are cooked through (about 30 minutes). Serve immediately.

Recipe from Good Housekeeping

Nutritional information:
Calories 136
Total fat 3.78g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 295mg
Carbohydrates 24.1g
Dietary fiber 0g
Protein 1.73g

Pears with Bleu Cheese and Prosciutto
(serves 4)

• 2 pears, each cored and sliced into 8 wedges
• 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 3 oz. bleu cheese, cut into small pieces
• 6 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto, cut in half lengthwise
• 1 c. arugula

Roll up an arugula leaf, a piece of pear, and a piece of cheese in the prosciutto.

Recipe from Real Simple

Nutritional information:
Calories 114
Total fat 6g
Saturated fat 4g
Cholesterol 25mg
Sodium 406mg
Carbohydrates 8g
Dietary fiber 2g
Sugars 5g
Protein 7