SIMPLE HEALTHY RECIPES FOR THE SINGLE PARENT

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Recipes for February 08, 2010

Carrot Patties

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups grated carrot (3 carrots)
3/4 cup finely chopped celery (2 stalks)
1/2 cup grated onion (1 onion), squeezed of juice in cheesecloth or paper towel
1/4 cup bread crumbs
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup picked fresh parsley
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt, drained
Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions:
Combine the carrot, celery, onion, bread crumbs, eggs, chervil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Press about 1 1/2 tablespoons mixture between hands to form sixteen 2-inch patties, and place on a tray.

Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Coat with nonstick cooking spray. Place 8 patties in the skillet, and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter. Repeat with remaining patties. Serve each with a dollop of yogurt.

Makes 16 patties

Kid's Love It - Snack Mix

Ingredients:
2 cups Kashi Mighty Bites Honey Crunch (or Cheerios)
1 cup Kashi Whole Grain Puffs or other puffed rice cereal
1/2 cup dry roasted almonds
1/2 cup mini pretzels
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
2 tsp. low-sodium Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. lemon pepper

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Combine Kashi cereals, almonds, and pretzels in a 9 x 13 pan. Whisk together butter, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, Maldon salt and lemon pepper. Pour over cereal mixture. Stir to coat fully. Bake 10 minutes. Stir. Bake another 10 minutes.

Makes 6 servings

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