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Shrimp and Broccoli Lo Mein Takeout Makeover! I decided to tackle a take out favorite and modify it to get rid of the normal sugar laden teriyaki sauce. This version is lower in calories, fat and sodium and comes together in less than 30 minutes.  So next time you consider reaching for a takeout menu, stop and throw this simple recipe together.   Ingredients: 1 package brown rice lo mein noodles 1 lb cooked Shrimp (or 1 pound cooked chicken breast) 1 bag frozen broccoli, steam fresh bag Sauce Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 ginger root; grated 1/2 c. coconut  aminos 1/4 c water  1/4 cup agave syrup 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1/2 ginger root; grated 1 tsp sriracha Directions: Whisk sauce ingredients together in bowl and set aside. Put Broccoli in the microwave according to directions. In large skillet on medium heat add sauce and bring to boil then reduce to simmer.   Cook noodles according to package directions Add ...

                      pic Fixate cookbook Edamame Salad Every now and again I like a good meatless meal and this find arrived just in time for Ash Wednesday.  Give it a try and let me know how you like!! Ingredients: 1 c  Shelled edamame 1/2 c sliced napa cabbage 1/2 c shredded carrots 1/2 c thinly sliced red bell pepper 1/4  avocado, chopped 1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro 1Tbsp black sesame seeds Directions: Place cabbage, edamame, carrots and red pepper on serving plate a Top with avocado, cilantro and sesame seeds. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp Asian Vinaigrette Fix counts: 1-1/2 Green, 2 Yellow, 1 Blue, 1 Orange

Photo: Fixate cookbook Caesar Salad  2 cups chopped romaine lettuce 3/4 cup shredded rotisserie chicken, breast, boneless, skinless 2 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese 1 tsp drained capers 1 slice whole grain sprouted bread, cut into cubes, toasted 2 Tbsp Caesar Salad dressing Place lettuce on plate; top with chicken, cheese, capers and toasted bread. Drizzle with Caesar Salad Dressing; toss gently to blend. Serve immediately. Caesar Dressing 1/2 cup reduced fat greek yogurt 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 anchovies 1/3 c EVOO 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 dash sea salt or Himalayan salt Place yogurt, lemon juice, cheese, garlic, anchovies, oil, pepper, and salt in a blender or food processor; cover.  Blend until smooth.