THE LEAN DEEN RECIPE COLLECTION

This list  includes every Paula Deen recipe that I have made "lean", to date. Just click on any item from the list below to find out what it takes to make a fabulous "Lean Paula Deen" dish of your own. ENJOY!!

APPETIZERS


Black Bean Salsa

BLT Appetizer

Brie en Croute #2

Cheese Straws

Chicken Empanadas

Fig Blue Cheese Crostini

Hot Asparagus Dip

Italian Chicken Sticks

Loaded Deviled Eggs

Pimento Cheese Finger Sandwiches

Santa Fe Wraps

South of the Border Mason-Dixon Dip

Sugar Spice and Everthing Nice Mixed Nuts

Warm Mexican Crab Dip




BEVERAGES


Mixed Berry Bellinis




BREADS and COOKIES


Cheese Biscuits

Chocolate Chip Cookies


BREAKFAST OR BRUNCH

Bananas Foster French Toast

Brunch Stuffed Peppers

Hashbrown Quiche

Ultimate Coffee Cake



DESSERTS


Baked Chocolate Custard with Butterscotch Whipped Cream

Banana Pudding

Better Than Sex? YES! Cake

Caramel Apple Pie

Coconut Flan

Grandgirl's Fresh Apple Cake

Holiday Whoopie Pies

Peanut Butter Balls

Pumpkin Bars

Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle




MAIN DISHES


Alice Jo's Spaghetti

Apple and Grilled Chicken Pizza

Bacon-Pimiento Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Ham and Cheese Chicken

Barbecue Meatloaf

Beef and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Horseradish Mayo

Beef Stroganoff

Blackened Tilapia Sandwich with Cilantro Lime Mayonnaise

Bobby's Goulash

Cheeseburger Meatloaf and Sauce

Chicken a La Gaynor

Chicken BLT Wraps

Chicken Boudine

Chicken Divan

Chicken Fried Steak with Parsleyed Cream Gravy

Chicken Georgia

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken & Rice Casserole

Crispy Chicken with Creamy Orange Sauce

Faux Crab Cakes

Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise

Homestyle Chicken and Bacon Gravy

Hot Chicken Salad

Jamie's Chicken Salad

Mexican Chicken

Pumpkin Baked Penne

Raspberry Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Savannah Sloppy Joe

Sour Cream Pork Chops with Vidalia Onion Gravy (video)

South-Meets-West Quesadillas

Spring Vegetable Pizza

Three Meat Pasta

Tomato Sandwiches (video)




SIDE DISHES


Boursin Cheese Potatoes


Broccoli Casserole


Cheesy Broccoli Bake


Cottage Potatoes


Creamy Macaroni and Cheese


Fried Bacon Mashed Potatoes


Moroccan Couscous


Roasted Cauliflower


Roasted Potato Salad with Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese Dressing


Stuffed Cranberry Sauce


Squash and Zucchini Cakes


The Lady's Cheesy Mac


Twice-Baked Potatoes


Zucchini & Corn Casserole




SOUPS and SALADS


Almond~Raisin~Broccoli Salad


Avocado Chicken Salad


Broccoli Soup


Confederate Bean Soup


Creamy Cheddar Soup


French Onion Soup


Ham, Broccoli and Potato Soup


Jamie's Chili


Oriental Chicken Salad

Taco Salad


Quick Crab Stew


TEENY-LEANIES (RECIPES FOR KIDS)


Breakfast in a Cup


Cheese Quesadillas


Chicken Nuggets With Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce


Crispy Rice Treats


Mini Mummies


Wagon Wheels and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli

Paula Deen's Lean: Jamie's Chili

The things that go with fall: changing leaves, back-to-school, cooling temperatures, football and CHILI!



This past weekend, my husband was way more excited for college football than usual. After being away for almost three weeks for work, he was finally back with family and friends, ready to support his Alma mater, Virginia Tech. Nothing gets my husband more pumped-up than college football. It's like a kid at Christmas when the Hokies come running out of the tunnel to Metallica's "Enter Sandman". It's a little bit ridiculous, but it is my husband. Need I say more?
Back to the food. On a cold and rainy day as this was, the perfect food to get the fans fired-up was none other than Jamie's Chili. It is a warm, filling and delicious recipe that makes any tailgate complete! And the added bonus; it makes your house smell wonderful as it simmers on the stove all afternoon. By the time it's ready, everyone can't wait to get a bowl.


JAMIE'S CHILI
Serves 10 ... or more!


INGREDIENTS:


FAT FREE shredded cheddar, FAT FREE sour cream, chopped green onions, for garnish
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoon ground cumin
1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes
2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped jalapenos
2 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon Hot-Mexican Chili Powder
1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper
2 small(6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 can chili beans
2 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 green bell pepper diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 lb ground beef (95/5), browned and drained (meat is optional)


DIRECTIONS:


Brown ground beef in skillet and drain. Spray large pot with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the onion, green pepper, and celery and saute briefly. Stir in the diced and whole tomatoes; add tomato paste. Add cumin and chili powder, to taste, and cook for about 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the beans, browned meat, and remainder of spices. Partially cover, and let simmer for 4 hours.


Serve with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions.




RESULTS



The football game...not so good. The chili...FANTASTIC! The fans were definitely lovin' the chili and the fact that was so good for them. Almost every ingredient in this chili is naturally FAT FREE or about 1 gram of fat per serving, with the exception of the meat. I used the leanest ground beef out there, but if you wanted, you could leave it out completely and not lose hardly anything. Vegetarians will be happy to hear that!


So if everything is naturally good for you, how did I make this lean? Well, by leaving out the sausage and using lean beef, this saved a great deal of fat. But I also made savings in another important area when trying to eat well, and that is with sodium. Chili mix packages are generally packed with sodium, which is why I created my own combination of spices that added flavor...not salt. It is important that we be conscious of our salt intake because too much can lead to high blood pressure; which then can then lead to stroke, heart attack or other illnesses. It's not just all about the fat and calories. They are only part of the "Cookin' Lean" equation.


To sum it up, I have found my official Chili recipe. I hope you like it too! ENJOY!!

NUTRITION FACTS (per serving):
Vegetarian~ 229.2 calories;  1.21g fat;  46.17g carbohydrate;  12.92g protein;  10.54g fiber
With Meat~ 291.2 calroies;  3.48g fat;  46.17g carbohydrate;  22.63g protein;  10.54g fiber