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2 sm. zucchini, shredded
2 sm. yellow squash, shredded
4 carrots, shredded
2 sm. onion, sliced thin
4 tbsp. water
4 tsp. olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Combine the zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, onion, and water in a skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain any excess water. Add olive oil and saute, uncovered. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Yields 4 servings.
Exchanges: 2 vegetable and 1 fat
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6 med. ripe pears (about 2 lbs.)
5 c. white, unsweetened grape juice
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 inch whole cinnamon stick
1/4 c. golden raisins
Peel pears, leaving stems on. In a medium size pan, heat juices, vanilla bean, and cinnamon stick to a simmer. Add pears. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes, uncovered, turning pears occasionally, until tender when pierced with a knife. Remove pears with a slotted spoon. Reduce syrup 30 to 35 minutes to 1 1/2 cups. Strain. Stir in raisins and cool syrup to room temperature. Serve pears in small glass compote bowls. Spoon raisins and syrup over and around pears. 6 servings.
Per serving: 187 calories, 48 gm carbohydrates, 1 gm protein, trace fat, 3 gm sodium. Exchanges: 3 fruit. Cholesterol: 9 mg per serving.
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2 lb. sweet potatoes, cooked or 2 lb.
vacuum packed sweet potatoes
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
8 dried apricot halves, chopped
Fresh orange slices
Peel and quarter the sweet potatoes. Slice sweet potatoes into 1/4 inch slices. Arrange the sweet potatoes in a shallow baking dish. Combine the butter and cinnamon. Pour over the potatoes. Arrange the chopped apricots on top. Cover the dish and bake at 425 degrees for about 15 minutes. Add orange slices and serve. Yields 4 servings. Exchanges: 1 bread, 1 fruit, 1 fat
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2 tbsp. grated or minced raw onion
1/2 tsp. Red Hot sauce
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. prepared mustard
1 tsp. parsley, fresh, minced
16 oz. uncooked mild white fish fillet, like Cod or Tilapia
Combine all ingredients except fish. Mix well. Brush on both sides of fish. Broil until fish flakes easily with fork. 4 servings.
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1 head cauliflower
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesean cheese
Steam cauliflower over boiling water about 15 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. drain any water. Divide into flowerets. Top with Parmesan cheese. Season with pepper (cheese will add salt). Makes 4 servings.
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