Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 254
Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Carbohydrate: 45g
Sodium: 489mg
Protein: 14g
Total dietary fiber: 14g
- * 1 1/2 pounds dried black beans
- * 3 teaspoons corn or canola oil
- * 1 bay leaf
- * 4 teaspoons ground cumin
- * 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- * 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- * 2 tablespoons chili powder
- * 1 teaspoon oregano
- * 1/2 teaspoon honey
- * 1/2 teaspoon salt
- * 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- * 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Per serving: 443 calories; 14g fat (3g sat, 9g mono); 5mg cholesterol; 67g carbohydrates; 20g protein; 8g fiber; 667mg sodium; 617mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (190% daily value), Vitamin A (160% dv), Folate (31% dv), Iron (30% dv).
4 Carbohydrate Serving(s)
Exchanges: 4 starch, 2 1/2 vegetable, 3 fat
- * 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- * 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- * Pinch of crushed red pepper
- * 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
Portobello caps make excellent mini casseroles. Here, they hold a tomato, cheese and olive stuffing that grills up to a smoky perfection. Serve them with whole-wheat couscous and a mixed green salad for an easy meal.
*Per serving: 122 calories; 8g fat (2g sat, 4g mono); 9mg cholesterol; 8g carbohydrates; 7g protein; 2g fiber; 338mg sodium; 431mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (25% daily value), Potassium (17% dv), Calcium (15% dv).
*To oil a grill rack: Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.
- * 2/3 cup chopped plum tomatoes
- * 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- * 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives
- * 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- * 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- * 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- * 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- * 2 cups butternut squash cooked and mashed
- * 1 cup onion chopped
- * 2 cups soy milk
- * 2 cups diced potatoes
- * 1/8th teaspoon thyme
- * 1 cup raw cashew pieces
- * 2 cups water
- * 1/4 teaspoon salt