How can I cook in micro oven.I want some recipes which are low in cholesterol&less in calories.?

Question

Iam 53,having suger,cholestorel & MY URIC ACID also a bit high. My height is 6" & weight is 76kg.

Answer 1

Cashew Chicken (Microwave)
This can be doubled - just adjust cooking time.

4 servings 25 min 10 min prep

2 chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon gingerroot, freshly grated
3 tablespoons oil
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons sherry wine
1 cup fresh snow peas
1/2 cup cashews

Microwave oil on high for 3 minutes in a 2 or 3 qt microwavable dish.
Mix raw chicken chunks, soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger, garlic and sherry in separate bowl to marinate flavors.
After oil is hot, add the chicken to the oil.
Cover with saran wrap and microwave on high for 3 1/2 minutes.
Add peapods and cashews.
Microwave for 2-3 more minutes.
Serve over rice.
Calories 373
Calories from Fat 224 (59%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 24.9g 38%
Saturated Fat 4.8g 24%
Polyunsat. Fat 8.4g
Monounsat. Fat 10.3g
Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 661mg 27%
Potassium 350mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 12.5g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 19.3g 38%
Vitamin A 231mcg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.2mcg 4%
Vitamin C 9mg 16%
Vitamin E 2mcg 8%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Magnesium 74mg 18%
Iron 2mg 12%
Alcohol 3.8g Caffeine 0.0mg



Barbecued Chicken
Yield: 8 Servings

2 1/2 lb cut up broiler fryer
1 cup catsup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp celery seed
1/4 tsp liquid smoke
2 dashes red pepper sauce

Cut chicken into pieces; cut each breast half into halves. Arrange
chicken skin sides up and thickest parts to outside in oblong baking
dish, 12 x 7 1/2 x 2-inches. Mix remaining ingredients in 4-cup
glass measure. Microwave uncovered on high (100%) 3 minutes; stir.
Microwave until mixture boils and thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour
sauce over chicken. Cover loosely and microwave on high (100%) 10
minutes. Rearrange chicken and baste with sauce. Cover loosely
and microwave until chicken is done, 10 to 15 minutes, basting with
sauce every 5 minutes.

Micromagic Lasagna

6 servings 55 min 15 min prep

1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
1 (26 ounce) jar mushroom and green pepper flavor spaghetti sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 no-boil lasagna noodles
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup parmesan cheese

Fry the sausage and drain off all the fat and rinse under hot water. Drain on paper towels.
Stir together the sausage, spaghetti sauce, basil, and pepper in a large bowl.
Spread one third the sausage mixture in the bottom of a lightly greased 11x7 microwave safe dish. Top with three noodles, 1 cup ricotta cheese, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layer with the remaining ingredients. Top evenly with remaining sausage and grated Parmesean cheese.
Cover with a double thickness of plastic wrap. Microwave on medium power for 30 minutes.
Using an oven mit, carefull lift one corner of the plastic wrap to allow steam to escape. Let stand in the microwave for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Calories 563
Calories from Fat 385 (68%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 42.8g 65%
Saturated Fat 20.9g 104%
Polyunsat. Fat 3.2g
Monounsat. Fat 15.4g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 1386mg 57%
Potassium 364mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 7.2g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 0%
Sugars 1.4g
Protein 36.3g 72%
Vitamin A 702mcg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 15%
Vitamin B12 2.4mcg 39%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Vitamin E 0mcg 2%
Calcium 500mg 50%
Magnesium 35mg 8%
Iron 1mg 9%
Alcohol 0.0g Caffeine 0.0mg