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* Exported from MasterCook II *

 

Hummus Pita Pizzas

 

Recipe By : Pillsbury Fast & Healthy

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:15

Categories : Pillsbury Fast & Healthy Pizza

Sandwiches

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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15 ounces garbanzo beans -- rinsed and drained

4 (6 to 8 " ) pita (pocket) breads

4 ounces (1 cup) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

 

Line cookie sheet with foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place

beans in food processor bowl with metal blad. Cover; process until smooth.

Spread evenly over each pita bread. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup cheese.

Place on sprayed foil-lined cookie sheet.

 

Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted

and edges of bread are crisp. Remove from cookie sheet; cut into quarters.

If desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

 

Makes 4 pizzas

 

Tip: If food processor is unavailable, place beans in a blender container

with 3 Tbsp water; blend until smooth, scraping down sides of container as

necessary.

 

Per serv: 370 cals, 10 g fat, 920 mg sod

 

 

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NOTES : You can also turn this into a quick appetizer by adding a little

finely minced garlic to the hummus and serving it with wedges of

pita bread.

 

* Exported from MasterCook II *

 

Layered Santa Fe Salad with Chips and Olives

 

Recipe By : Pillsbury Fast & Healthy

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:10

Categories : Light Meals Mexican

Pillsbury Fast & Healthy

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 cup salsa

1 teaspoon sugar

3 teaspoons chili powder

10 ounces mixed salad greens (8 cups loosely packed)

8 ounces container nonfat sour cream

4 ounces (1 cup) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar chees

3 3/4 ounces can sliced ripe olives -- drained

1 cup broken baked tortilla chips

 

In small bowl, combine salsa, sugar and chili powder; mix well.

 

Arrange salad greens in 13 by 9 inch (3 quart) glass baking dish. Spoon

salsa mixture evenly over greens. Top with spoonfuls of sour cream.

Sprinkle with cheese, olives and chips.

 

Per serv: 260 cals, 11 g fat, 1120 mg sod

 

 

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* Exported from MasterCook II *

 

Oven-Roasted Vegetables

 

Recipe By : Pillsbury Fast & Healthy

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:20

Categories : Pillsbury Fast & Healthy Vegan

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 small acorn squash

2 large baking potatoes

1 medium onion -- quartered

10 garlic cloves -- unpeeled

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup any combination of fresh herb leaves

such as basil, oregano or thyme OR 4

teaspoons any combination dried herbs

1/2 teaspoon pepper

 

Heat oven to 525. Line 15 by 10 by 1-inch baking pan with foil; spray with

olive oil nonstick cooking spray.

 

Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Cut squash into 1-inch-thick

wedges; arrange in sprayed pan. Scrub potatoes. Cut each into 8 wedges'

arrange between squash wedges in pan.

 

Break apart onion quarters; sprinkle over squash and potatoes. Place

garlic cloves around outer edge of pan. Brush vegetables with oil.

Sprinkle with herbs and pepper.

 

Bake at 525 for 30 to 35 minutes or until vegetables are tender,

rearranging and turning vegetables once during baking.

 

TIP: Roasted garlic can be easily peeled by squeezing one end of each

clove.

 

Per serv: 210 cals, 4 g fat, 15 mg sod

 

 

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* Exported from MasterCook II *

 

Spicy Chili Beans and Rice

 

Recipe By : Pillsbury Fast & Healthy

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:25

Categories : Beans Pillsbury Fast & Healthy

Rice

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3 cups uncooked instant brown rice

2 (15 oz) cans spicy chili beans -- undrained

2 (8 oz) cans no-salt-added tomato sauce

1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

4 cloves garlic -- minced

 

Cook rice as directed on package, omitting margarine and salt.

 

Meanwhile, in large saucepan, combine all remaining ingredients; mix well.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 to 15 minutes to blend flavors,

stirring occasionally.

 

To serve, stir cooked rice into bean mixture until well mixed.

 

Per serv: 530 cals, 5 g fat, 850 mg sod

 

 

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* Exported from MasterCook II *

 

Spicy Vegetable Stir-Fry (PF & H)

 

Recipe By : Pillsbury Fast & Healthy

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:30

Categories : Main Dishes Pillsbury Fast & Healthy

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3 cups hot cooked instant rice - cooked as

directed on pkg, omitting margarine & salt

1 cup water

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon oil

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 medium green bell pepper -- cut into strips

2 tablespoons water

3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise -- thinly sliced

4 frozen breaded chicken substitute patties,

thawed and cut into bite-size pieces

3 tomatoes -- cut into thin wedges

 

While rice is cooking, in small bowl, combine 1 cup water, soy sauce,

cornstarch and red pepper flakes; blend well. Set aside.

 

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet or wok over medium heat until hot. Add

onion and bell pepper; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is tender. Add 2

Tbsp water and zucchini; cover and cook until all vegetables are tender.

 

Add chicken substitute pieces and tomatoes; cook until thoroughly heated.

Stir cornstarch mixture; add to skillet. Cook and stir until thickened.

Serve mixture over rice.

 

Per serv: 380 cals, 12 g fat, 840 mg sod

 

 

 

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NOTES : Our taste testers loved this zippy medley. It's quick to make,

because the chicken substitute only needs to be heated.

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