Biggest Loser Spiced Bean Loaf Food

BIGGEST LOSER CREAMY TUNA LEMON AND GARLIC PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as packet directs then drain and set aside.
• Heat pan over medium heat and spray with olive oil.
• Cook onion for three minutes or until tender then add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until just starting to color.
• Increase heat to high and add lemon juice, zest and stock and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in the evaporated milk and flaked tuna then cook for another 2 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper as desired (lots of pepper no salt for us).
• Add pasta and parsley to the pan and fold pasta and sauce together gently to combine. Heat just a couple of minutes until heated through.
• Serve hot in warm bowls topped with either the parmesan as the recipe suggests, or as we did with capers instead as they go wonderfully well with tuna.

"BIGGEST LOSER" FISH TACOS

Steps:

• To make the fish: Place the fish in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with the lime juice, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chill powder (if desired).
• Cover, refrigerate, and marinate for about 30 minutes.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (or preheat the oven to 375 degrees).
• Lightly coat a 24' X 12" piece of foil with olive oil cooking spray.
• Place the fish in a single layer in the center of the foil.
• Fold the foil over the and fold the ends upward to seal in the fish.
• Place the foil packet on the preheated grill.
• Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque.
• Remove from the grill.
• To assemble the tacos: Warp the tortillas in foil and place them on the grill to warm for 2 minutes.
• Spread about one-eighth of the mashed avocado on each tortilla and top with one-eight of the the fish.
• Sprinkle each with cheese, salsa, cilantro, cabbage, and hot sauce, if desired.

SPICY BEAN & LENTIL LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F Lightly grease a 9"x5"x3" loaf pan.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion, garlic & celery and cook gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and cool slightly.
• Rince and drain the beans and lentils. Place in a food processor with the onion mixture and egg and process until smooth.
• Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
• Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and level the surface. Bake for about 1 hour, then remove from the pan and cut into slices to serve.
• Can be eaten hot or cold.

STOVE TOP BARBECUE LENTILS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.
• Add garlic and spices and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute; do not brown garlic.
• Add broth, tomato sauce, vinegar, mustard, agave nectar, and lentils, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, but intact, about 30 minutes. Lentil cooking times vary. If necessary, add an additional 1/4 cup water and simmer for 5 minutes longer if lentils are not tender. Season with salt and pepper.