Low Fat Homemade Stock Recipes

LOW FAT, HOMEMADE STOCK

Steps:

• Prepare all the vegetables and chop them as described in this recipe. Add water to large pot. Add vegetables and spices. You can also spice up this stock even more if you like it very spicy. The red pepper flakes can be omitted if you are not comfortable with spicy stocks.
• Bring to a boil and then reduce to medium-low for 2 hours. Once cooked for 2 hours the stock will reduce to 4 cups of stock. Strain vegetables and keep the stock. Pour them into individual containers for freezing. You can use this stock immediately once cooked.
• There are few calories in this recipe. There is no salt added.

LOW FAT PESTO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine stock and garlic and heat in the microwave on high for 5 minutes (or heat on the stove). Allow to cool.
• Chop basil in food processor. Add cooled stock, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Whirl until everything is finely chopped and blended.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta of your choice. Toss sauce with pasta. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Use as a topping for fish, chicken or potatoes also. Makes 4 servings.

CHICKEN PICCATA LOW FAT

Steps:

• Lay the chicken between two pieces of waxed paper and flatten each cutlet with the flat end of a mallet until thin.
• Heat the olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet until hot. While the oil is heating, season the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge it in flour.
• Sauté the chicken over high heat, about 3 flip add shallots and cook 3 more minute. on other side. Remove chicken to a warm platter and keep warm.
• Quickly add the chicken broth to the pan and stir with a wooden spoon to release any yummy bits that may be stuck to the pan. Cook until the broth has reduced by half. Add the lemon juice and capers. Pour the sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

LOW-FAT CHICKEN STOCK

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil with chicken wings in a 5- to 6-quart tall narrow stockpot and skim froth. Add remaining ingredients. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, skimming froth occasionally, 3 hours. Pour stock though a fine sieve set over a bowl and discard solids. Cool, uncovered, then chill, covered, until fat has solidified, at least overnight and up to 3 days. Scrape off all fat.