Many of the following
recipes are from the cookbook Recipes
to Remember: Heart Healthy Can Be Delicious.
Try them for tonight’s dinner menu.
Start with the crisp Carrot and Raisin Salad as an
appetizer followed by a scrumptious dinner of Zesty Salmon
Fillets, Asparagus with Mustard Vinaigrette and a
baked potato, and finish the meal off with Chocolate Banana
Brownies for dessert.
More
delicious recipes can be found in the cookbook.
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Enjoy in good
health!
Asparagus with Mustard
Vinaigrette
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1 pound fresh asparagus,
preferably thin spears
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. granulated sugar
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¼
tsp. salt
¼
tsp. black pepper
1
Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
2
Tbsp. olive oil |
Instructions:
- Wash asparagus and trim the ends. If stems are tough, remove the outer layer with a vegetable peeler.
- Steam or drop the asparagus into boiling water and cook approximately 8 minutes or until desired texture is reached; drain.
- Measure mustard into a bowl. Whisk in vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and parsley. Whisk in olive oil until mixture is blended.
- Pour over cooked asparagus. Serve warm.
Yield = 6 servings
Serving Size = ½ cup
Exchanges = 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 63
Total Fat = 5 grams
Saturated Fat = 1 gram
Cholesterol = 0 milligrams
Protein = 2 grams
Carbohydrates = 3 grams
Sodium = 117 milligrams
Dietary Fiber = 1 gram
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Chicken-Broccoli
Stir Fry
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1 Tbsp.
tamari sauce (optional)
1 Tbsp.
cornstarch
1 Tbsp.
white vinegar
1 Tbsp.
minced fresh ginger
1 Tbsp.
minced garlic
1/4
tsp. red pepper flakes |
1-1/2
chicken breasts (12 oz) (skinned, boned, and cubed)
2 tsp.
safflower oil, divided
1
small bunch broccoli
2
carrots, sliced diagonally 1/4" thick
1
bunch scallions, sliced diagonally
1/4 cup
water |
Instructions:
-
Combine first 6 ingredients in bowl, stir until mixed. Toss cut up chicken with
mixture and let stand 10 minutes.
-
Cut broccoli florets from
stem; peel stems and slice 1/4" thick.
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Heat wok or large skillet over high
heat; add 1 tsp. oil. When almost smoking, add chicken and stir-fry 4 minutes. Remove chicken.
-
Add remaining 1 tsp. oil to wok. Add broccoli, carrots, and scallions; stir fry 1 minute.
-
Add water and cook, scraping bottom of wok until veggies are tender, 5-7 minutes. Return chicken to wok and heat through.
Yield = 4 servings
Serving Size:1/4 Recipe
Exchanges: 2 Lean meat, 2 ½ Vegetable, 1/2 Fat
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 189
Total Fat = 4 grams
Saturated Fat = 0.5 grams
Cholesterol = 51 milligrams
Protein = 25 grams
Carbohydrates = 15 grams
Sodium = 327 milligrams
Dietary Fiber = 4.5 grams
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Italian Turkey Sauté
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2
tsp. olive oil
½
cup diced onion
2
garlic cloves, minced
1½
cup crushed tomatoes
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3
cup leftover, cubed cooked turkey (white meat)
2
Tbsp. minced fresh basil
2
tsp. minced fresh oregano
2
Tbsp. red wine |
Instructions:
-
Heat
the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
-
Add
the garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes.
-
Add
the crushed tomatoes and wine.
Bring to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
-
Add
the remaining ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes.
Yield = 6 servings
Serving Size = 3
oz.
Exchanges = 3
Very Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable, ½ Fat
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 161
Total Fat = 4 grams
Saturated Fat = 1 gram
Cholesterol = 52 milligrams
Protein = 24grams
Carbohydrates = 6 grams
Sodium = 240 milligrams
Dietary Fiber = 2 grams
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Pasta Fagioli
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1/2
cup white wine
1/2
cup vegetable broth
1/2
tsp. minced garlic
1/2
small onion, diced
1
small green bell pepper, diced
1
medium carrot, diced
2
stalks celery, diced
1/2
tsp. dried thyme leaves
2
plum tomatoes, diced
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6
raw mushrooms, quartered
1
cup diced eggplant
1
bay leaf
2
Tbsp. tomato paste
1
(10 oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1
Tbsp. fresh oregano,
chopped
1
cup Ditali Pasta |
Instructions:
-
Bring
stock and wine to a simmer in a large skillet.
Add garlic, onion, green pepper, carrot, celery and
thyme.
-
Simmer
4-5 minutes.
-
Add
tomatoes, mushrooms, eggplant, bay leaf, tomato paste and
beans; bring to a simmer.
-
Add
pasta and oregano; bring to a simmer, cook until pasta is
tender.
The pasta will thicken the broth.
-
Add
enough water or broth to keep it the consistency of a thick
chowder.
Yield = 4 servings
Serving Size = 1 cup
Exchanges = 2
starch, 1/2 meat, 2 vegetables
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 225
Total Fat = 1 gram
Saturated Fat = 0 grams
Cholesterol = 0 milligrams
Protein = 10 grams
Carbohydrates = 42 grams
Sodium = 345 milligrams
Dietary Fiber = 7 grams
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Shredded Carrot and Raisin Salad
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1
lb. carrots, peeled and shredded
1
½ cup thinly sliced, cored, peeled apples
¼
cup dark raisins
½
cup plain low-fat/non-fat yogurt
or sour cream
|
1/3
cup skim milk
1
Tbsp. lemon juice
5
packets artificial sweetener
¼
tsp. ground nutmeg
¼
tsp. ground cinnamon |
Instructions:
-
Combine
carrots, apples and raisins in a large bowl.
-
Combine
remaining ingredients; spoon over carrot mixture; toss to
coat and refrigerate.
Yield = 3 cups (6 servings)
Serving Size = ½ cup
Exchanges = 2 Vegetable, 1 Fruit
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 105
Total Fat = 3 grams
Saturated Fat = 0 grams
Cholesterol = 1 milligram
Protein = 3 grams
Carbohydrates = 23 grams
Sodium = 48 milligrams
Dietary Fiber = 4 grams
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2
cups firm tofu, crumbled
1
clove garlic, minced
1
tbsp. chili powder
2
tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
vegetable
cooking spray
1
onion, chopped
1
green pepper, chopped
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2
ribs of celery, chopped
1
tomato, chopped
1
can (16 oz.) tomato sauce
1
can (15 oz.) dark red kidney beans, drained
1
can (15 oz.) chili beans
1/2
tsp. dried basil
1/2
cup chopped green onion or scallions
for garnish |
Instructions:
-
In
a mixing bowl, combine tofu, garlic, chili powder and
Worcestershire sauce; set the mixture aside.
-
Coat
a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
Sauté onion, green pepper and celery until the onion
is translucent.
-
Add
tofu mixture; cook and stir 3 minutes longer.
-
Add
tomato, tomato sauce, beans and basil.
-
Mix
well, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes.
-
Garnish
with chopped green onion, if desired.
Yield
= 9 cups
Serving size = 1 cup
Exchanges = 1 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 153
Total Fat = 3
grams
Saturated Fat = 0 grams
Cholesterol = 0 milligrams
Protein = 11 grams
Carbohydrate = 23 grams
Sodium = 748 milligrams
Dietary Fiber = 7 grams
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California
Coleslaw
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1 cup shredded
cabbage
1 cup shredded red
cabbage
1/2 cup chopped
green pepper
1/2 cup shredded
carrot
1/2 cup chopped
sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped
red onion
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1/4 cup vinegar
1 Tbsp. plus 1
½ tsp.
minced parsley
1/4 cup
low
calorie Italian dressing
1 ½ tsp
liquid sugar substitute
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper |
Instructions:
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Combine cabbage, carrot, green and red peppers, onion and parsley in a large bowl, stirring well. Set aside.
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Combine vinegar, Italian dressing, sugar substitute, salt and pepper in jar; cover tightly and shake vigorously.
-
Pour dressing mixture over vegetables, tossing gently to coat well.
-
Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Stir coleslaw lightly before serving, and serve, using a slotted spoon.
Yield = 8 servings
Serving Size = 1/2 cup
Exchanges = 1 vegetable
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 40
Total Fat = 1 gram
Saturated Fat = 0 grams
Cholesterol = 4 milligrams
Protein = 2 grams
Carbohydrates = 6 grams
Sodium = 131 milligrams
Dietary Fiber = 1 gram
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Strawberry
Smoothie
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8 ounces plain nonfat yogurt
¼
cup skim milk
3
packets Splenda sweetener
|
3
cup frozen strawberries
1
cup ice cubes |
Instructions:
-
Combine yogurt, milk, and
Splenda in blender.
-
With blender running, add strawberries, a few at a time, through opening in
lid.
-
Blend until smooth; add ice cubes one, at a time, through opening in lid.
-
Pour into glasses.
Yield: 4 (6-ounce) servings
Serving Size: 6 ounces
Exchange: ½ Milk, 1 Fruit
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 82
Total Fat = 0 grams
Saturated Fat = 0 grams
Cholesterol = 1 milligram
Protein = 5 grams
Carbohydrates = 16 grams
Sodium = 57 milligrams
Dietary Fiber = 2 grams
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Zesty
Salmon Fillets
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2 Salmon
fillets (4 oz each)
1 Tbsp.
low-fat mayonnaise
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2 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp.
mustard |
Instructions:
-
Broil salmon
fillets for 5 minutes.
-
Mix together mayonnaise, balsamic
vinegar, and mustard.
-
Spread mixture on top of each fillet
and broil for another 5 minutes.
Yield: 2 fillets
Serving Size : 1 fillet
Exchanges: 3 Lean meat, ½ Fat
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 213
Total Fat = 9.5 grams
Saturated Fat = 1 gram
Cholesterol = 65 milligrams
Protein = 23 grams
Carbohydrates = 5 grams
Sodium = 483 milligrams
Dietary Fiber = 0 grams
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Chocolate
Banana Brownies
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4
Tbsp. cocoa powder
1
very ripe banana
2
large egg whites
1
tsp. baking powder
1
cup flour
3/4
cup water |
4
tsp. artificial sweetener powder or 2 tsp. liquid
1
tsp. vanilla extract
1/4
tsp. salt
1/2
cup oat bran |
Instructions:
-
Preheat
oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square pan with
nonstick cooking spray.
-
Place
the cocoa, 1/4 cup water, and the banana into a large
blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
-
Add
the artificial sweetener, egg whites, vanilla extract,
baking powder, and salt. Blend until mixture is
smooth.
-
Add
the flour, oat bran, and 1/2 cup water a little at a time
and blend again until smooth.
-
Pour
the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for
20-25 minutes. Cool.
Yield = 12 brownies
Serving Size = 1 brownie
Exchanges Per Serving = 1 starch
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 71
Total Fat = 0.5 grams
Saturated Fat = 0 grams
Cholesterol = 0 milligrams
Protein = 3 grams
Carbohydrates = 15 grams
Sodium = 96 milligrams
Dietary Fiber = 2 grams
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Roasted Pomegranate Chicken
Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (3 1/2 to 4-pound) chicken, quartered
1 pomegranate, halved
1/4 cup dry white wine
Juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons white granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Salt and pepper |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Fahrenheit. Take the skin off of the chicken. In a small bowl, mix oil and garlic. Brush over chicken.
- Place chicken in a shallow baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, basting several times with pan juices, until chicken is browned and juices run clear when a thigh is pierced at thickest part with a fork.
- Remove 1 tablespoon seeds from pomegranate. Set aside for garnish. Squeeze juice from remaining pomegranate through a sieve into a small bowl.
- In a small saucepan, mix pomegranate juice, wine, lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook 5 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer roasted chicken to a serving platter and pierce each piece several times. Pour sauce over chicken. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and serve at room temperature.
Yield: 4 Servings
Serving Size: 1 Chicken Quarter
Exchanges: 6 Meat, 1/2 Fruit
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 322
Total Fat = 14 grams
Saturated Fat = 4 grams
Cholesterol = 171 milligrams
Protein = 44 grams
Carbohydrate = 5 grams
Sodium = 346 milligrams
Dietary Fiber = 0 grams
Credits:
Recipe from: Everyday Cooking for the Jewish Home by Ethel G. Hofman. Modified by Bonnie R. Giller, MS, RD, CDN, CDE
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Potato Zucchini Latkes
Ingredients:
3 oz. potato, grated
1 ½ cup zucchini, grated
1 tsp. onion, grated
1 egg white, beaten
Seasonings to taste
Nonstick cooking Spray
Instructions:
1. Peel and finely grate zucchini. Pat dry with a towel.
2. Peel and finely grate potato.
3. Beat egg white and combine with potato, zucchini and seasonings (onion powder, garlic powder, pepper) to taste. Mix well.
4. Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray and drop mixture by spoonful into pan.
5. Cook over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides.
Yield: 1 serving
Exchange: 1 starch, 1 vegetable
Nutrition Facts:
Calories= 110
Fat= 0 gm
Cholesterol= 0 mg
Carbohydrate= 22 gm
Dietary Fiber= 3 gm
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Tofu Veggie Burgers
Ingredients:
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1 block firm tofu, reduced fat
1 medium onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 large carrot, grated
12 mushrooms, chopped very fine
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 cups quick oatmeal
1 cup water
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
2 tsp. turmeric
Nonstick spray |
Instructions:
- Drain and crumble tofu in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet coated with nonstick spray and add olive oil. Sauté the onion, celery, carrots, and
mushrooms.
- Add the oats, herbs and spices to the sauté mixture. Continue cooking until the oats are toasted.
- Add the water and stir to combine.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the breadcrumbs. Let the mixture cool, then add it to the crumbled tofu and mix well. With your hands, shape the mixture into patties or balls.
- Brown the patties or balls until dark on both sides. Eat as is or as part of a sandwich. You can use the tofu balls in sauces or stews. Or, you can bake the mixture in a loaf pan for a delicious Tofu “Meat” Loaf.
Yield: 12 Patties or 24 Tofu Balls
Serving Size: 1 Patty or 2 balls
Exchanges: 1 ¼ Starch, 1 Lean Meat
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 145
Total Fat = 4 grams
Saturated Fat = 0.7 grams
Cholesterol = 0 milligrams
Protein = 7.5 grams
Carbohydrate = 20 grams
Sodium = 188 milligrams
Dietary Fiber = 3 grams
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Pineapple
Salsa
Ingredients:
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1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper, optional
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon honey
Dash ground red pepper, cayenne or chipotle
2 teaspoons finely minced jalapeno pepper, optional
1-1½ tablespoons juice of 1 fresh lime
¼ teaspoon black pepper |
Instructions:
-
Combine all ingredients.
-
Cover and refrigerate for an hour or
more to blend flavors.
-
Serve with grilled or broiled fish.
Yield: 11 servings (approximately 1 1/3 cups)
Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons
Exchange: 2T = Free food
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 20
Total Fat = 0 grams
Saturated Fat = 0 grams
Cholesterol = 0 milligrams
Protein = 0 grams
Carbohydrate = 5 grams
Sodium = 6 milligrams
Dietary Fiber = 0 grams
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Classic Marinade
Ingredients:
½ cup rice or white wine vinegar
1 tbsp. canola oil
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1 small bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, thyme or oregano (or ½ tsp. dried)
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Assorted veggies, sliced into thick rounds
Lean meat, skinless poultry, or firm tofu cut into 2-inch cubes
Instructions:
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In bowl, combine marinade ingredients until well blended.
-
Add food to be grilled and turn several times until all sides are coated.
-
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, occasionally turning food so that marinade is evenly distributed.
-
Drain and discard marinade.
-
Thread skewers with vegetables, meat, poultry or tofu. Grill, turning often to prevent charring.
NOTE: It is best to make separate skewers for meat and vegetables, since cooking times will vary. If desired, make additional marinade for basting. DO NOT BASTE WITH USED MARINADE.
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Papaya, Jicama, and
Avocado Salad
Ingredients:
¼ c. fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 small avocado, peeled and pitted
1 papaya (about 1 ½ pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into
1/2-inch dice
1 medium (about 1 pound) jicama, peeled and cut into ½-inch dice
¼ c. fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
Instructions:
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil,
and the pepper; set aside. Cut the avocado into ½-inch cubes. In
a medium bowl, combine the papaya, jicama, and the avocado. Add
the lime vinaigrette, and toss well to combine. Add the
cilantro, season with pepper, and toss to combine. Serve.
Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
Exchange: 1 Fruit, 1 ½ Vegetables, 1 ½ Fats
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 167
Total Fat = 9 grams
Saturated Fat = 1.5 grams
Cholesterol = 0 milligrams
Protein = 2 grams
Carbohydrate = 23 grams
Sodium = 9 milligrams
Dietary Fiber = 9 grams
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Golden Squash Soup
Ingredients:
1
medium sized butternut squash, peeled and cut into ½ inch pieces
(about 3 cups)
1
large onion, chopped
3
medium cloves garlic, chopped
1
tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
1
tsp. turmeric
1
tsp. curry powder
2
3/4 cups + 1 tbsp. fat-free vegetable broth
6 oz
nonfat soy milk or fat-free milk
2
tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
Salt & white pepper to taste
Instructions:
-
Peel squash and cut into pieces.
-
Heat 1 tbsp. broth in medium soup pot. Sauté onion in broth
over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently,
until translucent. Add garlic, ginger, and continue to sauté
for another minute. Add turmeric, curry powder, and mix
well.
-
Add squash and broth, and mix. Bring to a boil on high heat.
Once it comes to a boil reduce heat to medium low and simmer
uncovered until squash is tender, about 10 minutes.
-
Place in blender and blend with soy milk. Make sure you
blend in batches filling blender only half full. Start on
low speed, so hot soup does not erupt and burn you. Blend
until smooth, about 1 minute. Thin with a little broth if
needed. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Reheat,
and add cilantro.
Yield: 6
servings
Serving Size: 1 cup
Exchange: 1 Starch
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 70
Total Fat = 0 grams
Saturated Fat = 0 grams
Cholesterol = 0 milligrams
Protein = 2 grams
Carbohydrate = 15 grams
Sodium = 233 milligrams
Dietary Fiber = 3 grams
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Sweet Mango Crumble
Ingredients:
¼ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup all-purpose flour, divided
½ cup toasted wheat germ
¾ cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup Splenda Brown
Sugar Substitute®
¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tbsp. Smart Balance Light®
margarine, melted
3 yellow delicious apples
3 red delicious apples
3 tbsp. lemon juice
2 mangos, peeled and chopped
Instructions:
-
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a
13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
-
Mix together ¼ cup all-purpose flour, whole
wheat flour, wheat germ, oats,
Splenda Brown
Sugar Substitute®, walnuts,
and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir in melted
Smart Balance Light®
margarine and set aside.
-
Core the apples and chop. Spritz with lemon
juice and stir. Mix in remaining ¼ cup all-purpose flour;
gently fold in mango.
- Place
the apple and mango mixture in the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the flour-oat mixture evenly over the top. Bake
for 45 minutes, until the apples are tender.
Yield: 18
servings
Serving Size: 1 cup
Exchanges: 1 Fruit, ½ Starch, ½ Fat
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 125
Total Fat = 2 grams
Saturated Fat = 0.4 grams
Cholesterol = 0 milligrams
Protein = 2 grams
Carbohydrate = 24 grams
Sodium = 12 milligrams
Dietary Fiber = 3 grams
Original recipe from the American Dietetic
Association; modified by BRG Dietetics & Nutrition, P.C.
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Jicama Salad
Ingredients:
One 8-ounce jicama, peeled and cut into ½ inch sticks
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1 medium orange, peeled and sectioned
¼ cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions:
1. Combine the Jicama, cucumber and orange segments in a serving bowl.
2. Whisk together the vinegar, oil, lemon juice, chili powder, and salt. Pour over the Jicama mixture; toss well. Chill.
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: ½ cup
Exchanges: ½ fruit, 1 vegetable, ½ fat, monounsaturated
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 114
Total Fat = 7 grams
Saturated Fat = 1 gram
Cholesterol = 0 milligrams
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Summer Rice Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber, and Yellow Pepper
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Ingredients:
1 ½ cups Arborio rice
2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 medium clove garlic, minced
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp.honey
1 medium yellow bell pepper
cored,
seeded & diced
|
½ medium cucumber, peeled, halved
lengthwise &
diced
1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley leaves
1 tbsp. minced fresh basil leaves
2 small, ripe tomatoes (about ½ lb)
peeled, seeded & diced
|
Instructions:
1. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in a medium saucepan. Add the rice and salt and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente (soft on outside, firm on inside), 15 to 17 minutes. Drain the rice and place it in a large bowl.
2. Whisk the vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Whisk in the honey until smooth. Drizzle the dressing over the rice and toss gently.
3. Cool the rice to room temperature while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
4. Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, parsley and basil to the cooled rice.
5. Mix thoroughly and adjust the seasonings. Serve immediately or set aside for up to 2 hours at room temperature.
Yield = 6 servings
Serving Size = 1 cup
Exchanges = 3 Starch, 1 Vegetable
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 243
Protein = 5 grams
Total Fat = 0 grams
Carbohydrates = 53 grams
Saturated Fat = 0 grams
Sodium = 781 milligrams
Cholesterol = 0 milligrams
Dietary Fiber = 2 grams
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Cherry Chili Pepper Salad
Ingredients:
1¼ cup fresh sweet cherries, pitted
1 cup each thinly sliced sweet yellow and green peppers
¼ cup thinly sliced mild chili pepper
2 Tbsp finely chopped onion
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
½ Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp pickled ginger strips, optional
4 cups mixed greens
Instructions: Toss together all ingredients
except greens; refrigerate 1 hour or longer. Serve on mixed
greens.
Yield = 6 servings
Serving Size = 1 cup
Exchanges: 1 Fruit
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 57
Total Fat = 1 gram
Saturated Fat = 0 grams
Cholesterol = 0 grams
Carbohydrate = 11 grams
Protein = 1 gram
Sodium = 7 mg (without added salt)
Dietary fiber = 2 grams
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Poached Pears in Cranberry Juice
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over
2 cups apple juice (no sugar added)
1 tablespoon honey
4 large, firm, almost-ripe Bartlett or d’Anjou pears (about 2 pounds), halved, cored, and peeled
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom or nutmeg
2 packets Splenda
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions:
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Put cranberries and apple juice in a 3-quart heavy-bottom saucepan. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to simmering. Cover and cook until all the berries pop (about 7 minutes).
In a bowl, press out juices with a large spoon. Stir honey into juices. Discard solids.
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Arrange pears in layers in saucepan, rounded sides down. Cover with cranberry liquid.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmering. Cover and simmer until firm-tender (about 10
minutes). Sprinkle with spices. Gently spoon liquid over pears. Uncover and let stand for
10 minutes.
-
With slotted spoon, transfer pears to a 3-quart covered bowl. Add Splenda to juices,
stirring until dissolved, and pour over fruit. Cover and refrigerate several hours (or
overnight) to permit flavors to develop fully.
Yield: 8 Servings
Serving Size: 1 serving (1/2 pear)
Exchange: 2 Fruits
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 109
Total Fat = 1 gram
Saturated Fat = 0 grams
Cholesterol = 0 grams
Carbohydrate = 27 grams
Protein = 1 gram
Sodium = 2 mg
Dietary fiber = 4 grams
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Fig
and Oat Bars

Ingredients for
the Base:
¾ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup oat bran
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
1/3 cup Splenda for Baking
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg white
¼ cup skim milk
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
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Ingredients for the Filling:
½ cup chopped dried figs
½ cup dates
1 cup chopped dried prunes
½ cup raisins
Boiling water
Ingredient for the Topping:
½ cup low-fat granola
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Instructions:
1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 F.
2. Cover the filling ingredients with boiling water. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
3. In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients for the base.
4. In a separate bowl, combine all wet ingredients.
5. Add the combined wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
6. Spread the base mixture into a square pan that has been floured.
7. Stir the fruit filling until it is smooth and has a consistency similar to that of applesauce.
8. Spread the fruit filling over the base and top with low-fat granola.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
Yield:
16 servings
Serving Size: 1 bar
Exchange: 1 Starch, 1 Fruit
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 141
Total Fat = 0 grams
Saturated Fat = 0 grams
Cholesterol = 0 grams
Carbohydrate = 33 grams
Protein = 3 grams
Sodium = 126 milligrams
Dietary fiber = 3 grams
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Peach
Cobbler
Ingredients:
6 medium peaches, sliced
6 1/3 tbsp. Splenda
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. table salt
3 tbsp. light margarine
½ cup nonfat milk
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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In a large
saucepan, combine peaches, 5 1/3 tablespoons Splenda, cornstarch, lemon juice and cinnamon; toss to coat peaches.
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Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until mixture thickens, about 1 minute.
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Remove from heat and transfer mixture to an 8-inch square baking pan.
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In a separate bowl, combine flour, remaining tablespoon of Splenda, baking powder and salt.
Work in margarine with a fork until mixture resembles course crumbs.
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Add milk and stir until flour mixture is evenly moistened.
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Sprinkle topping mixture over peach mixture.
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Bake until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly, about 20-25 minutes.
Yield: 8 servings
Serving Size: 1 piece
Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fruit
Nutrition Facts:
Calories = 127
Total Fat = 2 grams
Saturated Fat = 0 gram
Cholesterol = 0 milligrams
Protein = 3 gram
Carbohydrate = 26 grams
Sodium = 451 milligrams
Dietary Fiber = 2 grams
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