Weekend Cocktail and Brunch Recipe

Carb conscious but want to have a great weekend full of friends, cocktails and good food? Try our Bloody Mary and Spinach and Mushroom Frittata. Two recipes sure to keep you satisfied and live up to your B-FIT4U Lifestyle! CHEERS to the weekend~~FoodieGIRL

 

Have a nice brunch cocktail and get a serving of vegetables at the same time? Yes, it's possible! A Bloody Mary is a great high-flavor reduced-carb cocktail

Bloody Mary

 

Ingredients:

• 1 jigger (1.5 oz or 3 tablespoons) vodka (nutritional analysis uses 80 proof)
• 6 oz tomato juice (or see note)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh preferred)
• 1/8 teaspoon celery salt
• 2 to 3 drops hot sauce such as Tobasco
• 2 to 3 drops Worcestershire sauce
• dash pepper (fresh ground preferred)
• dash horseradish (optional)
• possible garnishes: lemon wedge, celery stalk, green olives

Preparation:

Note: An ounce of tomato juice has slightly over one gram of carbohydrate. Most recipes for Bloody Marys have anywhere from 3 to 6 ounces of tomato juice, so you can cut the 6 ounces in half and still be faithful to the Bloody Mary tradition.

In a tallish glass, mix vodka, tomato juice, and lemon juice. Mix in the flavorings, adjusting to taste. Add ice cubes, and garnish with a celery stalk and/or lemon wedge (additional half a gram of carb each).Nutritional Information: Each serving 129 calories.

Spinach and Mushroom Frittata

This spinach and mushroom frittata, which also features sliced tomatoes, is nicknamed egg pizza by my daughter, and I can see what she means. I guess she would call a veggie omelet an egg calzone. Enjoy this frittata with a side salad or with some crusty whole-grain bread.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 17 minutes

Ingredients:

• 5-ounce pack baby spinach
• 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
• 1 large roma tomato, halved lengthwise, then sliced
• 1 1/2 cups liquid egg substitute
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup reduced fat cheese

Preparation:

Coat a medium oven-proof nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Wilt spinach on low-medium heat. Add mushrooms and tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes on medium heat. Add egg substitute and cook for 4-5 minutes without stirring until edges are set. Finish cooking under broiler until edges are golden and center is just set, about 2-3 minutes. Remove skillet carefully, with an oven mitt, as handle will be hot.Serves 4-6Per Serving: Calories 94, Calories from Fat 20, total Fat 2.1g (sat 1.2g), Cholesterol 7mg, Sodium 281mg, Carbohydrate 5.5g, Fiber 1.6g, Protein 13g