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Recipes From Fitness Expert Bob Greene

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Spinach and Cheese Omelet
Frozen spinach: 1/2 of 9-ounce box, chopped, drained and jarred
Roasted bell peppers: 1/8 cup
Olive oil: 1 teaspoon
Fat-free egg product: 1 cup (8-ounce carton)
Shredded Gruyere cheese: 1/4 cup
Coarse ground black pepper: To taste

•   Microwave the spinach as directed on the box, drain well.
•   Place in small mixing bowl and stir in roasted peppers, set aside.
•   In a 10in. skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat.
•   Pour one carton (1 cup) of egg product into skillet.
•   Cook for 2-3 minutes or until set but still moist on top.
•   Top one side of the cooked egg product with 1/4 cup of Gruyere cheese and spinach mixture.
•   With a spatula, loosen the edge of the omelet and fold in half over filling.
•   Remove skillet from heat and cover.
•   Let stand for 1 minute or until cheese melted.
•   Remove the omelet from skillet.
•   Sprinkle omelet with pepper.


WASA Pepper Jack and Turkey Sandwich
WASA Crispbread: 2 slices
Turkey, sliced: 2 ounces
Pepper Jack cheese, sliced: 1 ounce
Fresh basil: 2 leaves

•   Place turkey on slice of WASA.
•   Place cheese on turkey.
•   Sprinkle basil on sandwich.


Barilla PLUS Penne with Fresh Vegetables
BARILLA PLUS Penne: 1 box
Extra virgin olive oil: 1/4 cup
White onion, chopped: 1/2 cup
Garlic, minced: 2 cloves
Asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 inch diagonal pieces: 1 bunch (1 lb.)
Cherry tomatoes, cut into halves: 2 pints (4 cups)
Yellow squash, cut into small chunks: 2 cups
Fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips: 6 leaves
Salt: To taste
Pepper: To taste

•   Cook pasta according to package directions.
•   Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
•   Add onion and garlic. Sauté 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
•   Add asparagus and continue 3 additional minutes.
•   Add tomatoes and squash; sauté an additional 2-3 minutes, or until tomatoes are softened.
•   Season with salt and black pepper to taste and continue cooking to heat thoroughly.
•   Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Add basil, mix well and serve.