Tuna and Avocado Egg Rolls

OK, this took me a few tries to get it correct but they turned out very nice. The main thing I had to get down was the roll and cooking them without deep frying. I was able to saute them in a cast iron skillet and they turned out perfect with very little oil being used. You can mix and match and filling but I feel you need the cabbage for the base. I have also made them with Shrimp and Chicken.

Cabbage filling:
2 Cups Coleslaw shredded cabbage
1 Tbls Hoisen sauce
1 Tbls Rice wine vinegar
1 Tbls Low sodium soy sauce
1 Tsp Sugar

Mix all together and let stand 1 hour.

Added fillings:
1 5oz Tuna steak slice in thin strips
1 Avocado sliced in thin strips

You will also need:
1 pack of egg roll wrapper
1-2 Tbls Canola oil
1 ramekin of tap water

Seperate one wrapper and place on the diagonal. Add 2-3 Tbls of cabbage mixer, one slice of tuna, and on slice of avocado. Roll over and tuck in the ends. Rub the edges of the wrapper and continue to roll up. Once all the egg rolls are rolled heat @ 1 Tbls in a cast iron skillet. Once hot add the egg rolls. Roll over so all 4 sides are browned 2 2-3 minutes per side. Serve with Chinese mustard and Duck sauce.

Marinara Sauce

I usually make this in a big batch to save extra for a later use. You may want to cut this in half if you do not want extra. This can be canned or frozen.

2 boxes Pomi Strained tomatoes (no salt)
2 boxes Pomi Chopped tomatoes (no salt)
1 Large onion oven roasted
2 Oven roasted garlic bulbs
2 fire roasted red bell peppers
1/4 cup red wine
1 Tbs Italian seasoning
1 tsp black pepper
1 TBS olive oil

Add olive oil, onion, garlic and bell peppers to a pot and saute until warmed through. Add red wine and let reduce about 5 minutes on a slow simmer. Add remaining ingredients and let simmer for @ 2 hours. I am not sure if the exact nutritional info but it is very low in sodium and fat.

Chicken Lasanga

We cooked this last night for the first time. It turned out very good. For any vegans just skip the chicken and use some egg plant, squash or zucchini.

1 Pack ground chicken breast
1 onion minced
1 green pepper minced
1 Tbs olive oil
1 tsp black pepper
3 cups marinara
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (skim milk)
1 cup parmesan cheese
2 cups ricotta cheese (skim milk)
8-10 slices fresh mozzarella cheese (for topping if desired)
1 pack wheat lasagna

Cook the noodles per the package instruction then drain and cool. In a saute pan cook chicken, onion, and green pepper with oil and pepper, let cool. Spay a casserole dish and put a light layer of sauce on the bottom. Then layer noodles, then chicken mix, then cheese and then sauce. Repeat the process for desired depth. This is when I top it with some fresh mozzarella. bake at 375 for @ 30 minutes depending on size.

Diet Dip mixes

Check out Sherry's Dips! Anyone out their working on their diet and just can't give up the chips and dips check this site out. Great mixes just use lite or no fat sour cream and mayo. For dippin use no salt pretzels, or Kettle baked bbq chips. If you want to go the extra mile try carrots and celery.