Delicious recipes for a healthy Labor Day weekend

Grilled BBQ chicken served over a tossed salad

Labor Day weekend is here! Whether you are a guest to an outdoor cookout or the host/hostess of your own party, try these quick recipes that are crowd pleasing and waistline friendly. 

• Grilled Taco-Barbecue Chicken (270 calories)   - Tip:  If you are watching your sodium, just use the Old El Paso 40% Less Sodium taco seasoning mix

• Tossed salad or vegetable tray with light or reduced calorie dressing on the side 

Peaches and Cream (from Bridgette’s Kitchen)

8 oz. Cool Whip Free
1 (4 serving) box of Sugar Free Fat Free Lemon Jell-o pudding mix
2 cans of Del Monte No Sugar Added Peaches, drained

In a large bowl, combine cool whip and pudding mix and beat well. Then, fold in the fruit until well blended.

Allow to chill for about 2 hours before serving. You may chill overnight for best results. Makes 6 – 2.5 oz. servings

Calories per serving = 109 calories

Spicy “Fat-Free” BBQ beans (from Bridgette’s Kitchen)

2 (16 oz.) cans Bush’s Great Northern Beans, rinsed off and drained
1 small can of Ro*tel tomatoes (original)
1 cup of KC Masterpiece low-cal BBQ sauce
1/2 cup water, if needed

Lightly spray a Dutch oven pot with non-stick cooking spray. Drain and rinse off beans. Add the beans, Ro-tel, BBQ sauce and water. Reduce heat, let simmer until all heated. Makes 6 (about 3/4 cup) servings

Calories per serving = 128 calories 

Have a healthy Labor Day!

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For more info: Healthy Holiday Eating and 7 Ways to Eat Smart at Holiday Parties