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Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Topping

Low Fat Recipe Good source of Vitamins. Ingredients: 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in cubes 4 tablespoons pecans 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar substitute 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions: Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large saucepan. Fill the pan with cold water just high enough to cover the [...]

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Healthy Vegetable and Chicken Curry

Healthy Vegetable and Chicken Curry Serves 4 Ingredients: lb (or more) chicken breast, cubed 2 carrots, sliced 1 potato, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 bunch of broccoli, cut in florets 3 tbsp curry powder (or according to taste) 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp corn starch 2 cups skim milk Pinch of [...]

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Lunchbox Chicken Pasta Salad

cup sesame seeds 16oz bow tie pasta 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup rice vinegar 1 tsp sesame oil 1/3 cup soy sauce 3 tbsp white sugar tsp ground ginger tsp black pepper 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped yellow bell pepper, cut in strips red bell pepper, cut in [...]

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Mandarin Orange Green Tea Smoothie

Low Cholesterol Ingredients: 1 cup boiling Water 4 Green Tea with Mandarin Orange Flavor Tea Bags 1/2 teaspoon sugar substitute 1 ripe banana 1/2 cup ice cubes Instructions: Plate the tea bags in the boiling water and allow steeping for 2 minutes. Remove the tea bags and squeeze out any tea remaining. Add the sugar [...]

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Broccoli and Walnut Stir-fry

Broccoli and Walnut Stir-fry (Serves 4) Ingredients 2 onions, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp walnuts 1 cup of vegetable broth 1 cup mushrooms, such as fresh shitake, sliced 1 head of broccoli, coarsely chopped 1 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water 3 tbsp soy sauce Salt and pepper to [...]

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Heart-Smart Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed 1 1/2 cup red seedless grapes, halved 1 cup celery, sliced 1/3 cup green onion, sliced cup plain yogurt Pinch of curry powder Salt and black pepper Handful of mixed green salad leaves Instructions: In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, curry powder and season with a pinch [...]

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Tomato Pie

Ingredients 12 slices of bacon 3 large tomatoes, seeded and sliced 1 9-inch deep dish pastry shell, baked 8 green onions, chopped 1-1/2 C. Cheddar cheese, extra sharp, grated 1-1/2 C. mayonnaise Directions Fry bacon; drain and crumble into small bits. Arrange tomato slices in pastry shell. Place chopped onions and bacon bits on top. [...]

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Teriyaki Tofu with Orange

Teriyaki Tofu with Orange (Serves 4-6) Ingredients: 2 blocks firm tofu (16 oz) 1/4 cup tamari soy sauce 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons grated orange peel Fresh parsley or fresh coriander, [...]

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Pizza Potato Snack

Pizza Potato Snack Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 large Yukon gold potato, thoroughly scrubbed, keep skin on 1 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp tomato sauce (homemade or from a jar) cup mozzarella cheese, grated Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 F. Cut the large potato into 8 slices and brush each slice with a bit of [...]

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Artichoke and Spinach Dip

Ingredients: cup fresh spinach 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice cup Parmesan cheese, grated 2 cups marinated artichoke hearts, drained 1 cup mozzarella, grated Fresh black pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 350Fahrenheit. Place all the ingredients, except the Parmesan, in a blender and blend until almost smooth. Lightly oil a baking dish, spoon in [...]

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