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Served with protein, this salad takes care of that hungry-after-salad feeling.
Lentils are low in fat and high in protein and fiber, but they have the added advantage of cooking quickly. 1/4 cup is a serving
I adapted a favorite recipe for Hearty Oatmeal Bread to make a healthy alternative to the seasonal Hot Cross Bun. They turned out well enough to share this recipe!
I modified the recipe on the box to give them a little more umph!
This takes longer to zest the lemon than cook the couscous. Very flavorful and light side dish.
MINI SWEET POTATO KNISHES
Personally I use fresh sweet potatoes and bake them in the microwave, rather than canned potatoes, but I’ve included the original recipe below.
Served as an appetizer or a side dish, these low-fat sweet potato knishes are created with matzoh meal for Passover or any time of year. Since the vitamin-A rich sweet potatoes, as well as the white potatoes, have been cooked in the can, these nutritious, sweet-tasting, bite-size knishes are quick and easy to prepare.
Preparation Time: Approximately 15 minutes
Cook Time: Approximately 20 minutes
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 80; Total fat 2. 5g; Saturated fat 0. 5g; Cholesterol 40mg; Sodium 170mg; Total carbohydrate 11g; Fiber 1g; Protein 2g; Vitamin A 45%DV*; Vitamin C 10%DV; Calcium 2%DV; Iron 4%DV
*Daily Value
*Major supermarkets carry matzoh meal. At times other than Passover, breadcrumbs can be substituted for matzoh.