Mar 252013
 

 

heart healthy salads, summer salad, Easter salad

Fresh, delicious and perfect all year long.

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) bag whole grain pasta (macaroni, penne, twists)
2 (5 oz.) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained
4 celery ribs, diced
1 package (15 oz.) frozen peas, thawed
1/3-1/2 cup low fat Best Foods Mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4-1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions, but don’t overcook. (Al dente is your goal.)Drain, and allow to cool.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, celery, peas, mayonnaise. Stir until well-combined.
Add cayenne pepper and salt.
Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Top with fresh ground pepper.

Mar 112013
 

Heart Easy Irish Nachos recipeSimply replace the tortilla chips with red potatoes and you can really enjoy this tasty and filling Mexican style dish. This recipe has all the flavor of a fiesta, minus the saturated fat.
Serves four.

Ingredients:

10 medium red potatoes, washed, not peeled
1 can – 16 oz. Chili Beans non fat, low sodium
1 package SoySation® Shredded 3 Cheese Blend or SoySation® shredded cheddar style or Veggie Shreds Mozzarella & Cheddar
1 Cup diced onion
2 Cups cooked and seasoned chicken or turkey breast, or ground turkey breast
1/2 package of Taco or Chili dry mix – low sodium

Topping:
1 Cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 Cup sliced scallions

Garnish:
1-2 Cup Heart -Easy™ Guacamole
1 Cup non-fat sour cream.

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350◦.

Boil the water in the large pot. Add the whole washed potatoes to the boiling water. Cook for 20 minutes or until a knife comes out of the potato easily when tested.
Cook the chicken breast over medium heat until tender (15-20 minutes). When cooked, dice the chicken or shred it and return to skillet with 1/2 Cup water and the half package of Taco or Chili mix. Stir well for about a minute and then remove from heat.

Or, cook ground turkey in a skillet using a fork to separate and create a fine mixture of the ground meat. When turkey is cooked, add 1/2 Cup water and the half package of Taco or Chili mix. Stir well for about a minute and then remove from heat.

Use a non stick, fat free spray in a 13×9 glass or metal baking dish. Cut the potatoes into 1″ cubes and line the bottom of the baking dish with the cubed potatoes. Cover the potatoes evenly with the canned chili beans. Add a layer of the onion over the beans. Top that with the chicken or turkey mixture. On the very top layer add the SoySation® cheese. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
Place in oven for 35 minutes. When dish is thoroughly heated and cheese is melted, top with the fresh tomatoes and scallions. You can serve on individual plates, or serve buffet style and let the guests help themselves. Have the sour cream and guacamole toppings ready for garnish.

Mar 112013
 

Heart Easy Low Fate Irish Soda Bread recipeThe traditional taste of Irish Soda Bread with a kick of orange zest and some raisins to  add to the fun. Enjoy this with breakfast, tea or with a light salad or a hearty stew.

Ingredients:
1½ cups all purpose enriched flour
1½ cups whole wheat white or whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 teas raw organic sugar
1½ cups 1% buttermilk
2 teas orange zest
3 oz (2/3 cup) raisins

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°.

Mix all dry ingredients (first 5) in a large bowl with a whisk. Slowly add buttermilk stirring with a wooden spoon until a soft dough is formed. Add raisins, orange zest and knead the dough lightly on a sheet of wax paper or a floured surface for about 1 minute. Form into a round, slightly flattened shape.

Place on a cookie sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper or lightly spray cookie sheet with non fat butter spray. Bake about 40 minutes, until golden. To test if it’s done, insert a toothpick into the bread, if it comes out clean it is done. Let it cool on a bakers rack for about 5-10 minutes before serving.
Great with sugar free preserves.

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