Sweet and Spiced Carrots
2 pounds baby carrots, washed and peeled
2 Tbsp. unsalted low-fat margarine
3 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
DIRECTIONS:
1. Steam the carrots until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and seasonings.
3. Toss the carrots with the butter, sugar and seasoning mixture.
4. Cook 3 to 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring gently until the carrots have carmelized.
5. Remove from heat immediately and serve.
Broccoli Salad
1/2 red onion chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup sunflower seeds or chopped nuts
3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup Miracle Whip or lite or low-fat mayonnaise
DIRECTIONS: Mix all ingredients together. Serve immediately or chilled.
Apple/Nut Green Salad
2 Golden or Red Delicious apples, peeled and diced
1/4 cup pecans or walnuts, cut into large pieces
1 stalk of celery, diced
1 handful of baby greens
Juice of one orange
DIRECTIONS: Place greens in bottom of bowl. Add apple chunks, then celery, and top with pecans. Pour orange juice over the salad and enjoy! Raisins can also be added to this salad for a sweeter taste.
Whole Grain Pasta Salad
1 package whole grain or veggie rotini, wagon wheel, bow tie or other pasta
1 jar artichoke hearts
2 medium carrots
4-8 oz. low fat cheddar cheese or soy cheese
Fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets
Light Italian Dressing
1/4 c. Parmesan Cheese
DIRECTIONS: Cook pasta. Cut up veggies into bit-sized pieces and cube the cheese. Toss together with pasta, Parmesan cheese and Italian dressing to taste. Add other veggies like peppers if you like them!
Spinach and Apple Salad
4 pounds fresh spinach, torn and stems discarded
1 Red Delicious apple, cored and thinly sliced
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
1 cup toasted slivered almonds
1 cup raisins
2/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
DIRECTIONS: Toss spinach, apples, almonds, raisins, green onions, and sesame seeds in a salad bowl. Just before serving, pour dressing of your choice (balsamic vinagarette is tasty) over salad and toss.