SmartBlog on Restaurants : Call for healthy recipes

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:05:59 +0000

That's fantastic! Thanks so much Kathryn.

SmartBlog on Restaurants : Call for healthy recipes

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:36:18 +0000

My client, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), created a heart healthy recipe book: Keep the Beat Recipes: Deliciously Healthy Dinners (http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/healthyeating/). I’ve tried a lot of the recipes, but I really like this one for Corn and Black Bean Burritos because it is not only good and really easy to make but my two-year-old son actually ate it. From the cookbook, Keep the Beat Recipes: Deliciously Healthy Dinners Corn and Black Bean Burritos (http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/healthyeating/recipedetail.aspx?cId=6&rId=44) Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Yields: 12 servings Serving Size: 1 burrito Ingredients ¼ C scallions (green onions), rinsed and sliced into ¼-inch wide circles, including green tops ¼ C celery, rinsed and finely diced 1¼ C frozen yellow corn ½ ripe avocado, peeled and diced 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (or substitute 2 tsp dried coriander) 1 can (15½ oz) black beans, drained and rinsed ¼ C reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese ¼ C salsa or taco sauce (look for lowest sodium version) 12 (9-inch) whole-wheat tortillas Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 °F. 2. Combine scallions, celery, and corn in a small saucepan. Add just enough water to cover. 3. Cover, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5 minutes, until vegetables soften. Drain vegetables. Set aside to cool. 4. Combine avocado, cilantro, and beans in a large mixing bowl. Add cheese and salsa, and mix. 5. When corn mixture has cooled slightly, add to avocado mixture. 6. In a large nonstick pan over medium heat, warm each tortilla about 15 seconds on each side. Place each tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon ⅓ cup of the mixture into the center of the tortilla. Fold the top and bottom of the tortilla over the filling. Fold in the sides to make a closed packet. 7. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. 8. When all tortillas are wrapped, continue heating in the oven 5 minutes, until all are warm and cheese is melted. Tip: Try serving with extra salsa on the side. calories: 189 total fat: 3 g saturated fat: 0 g cholesterol: 0 mg sodium: 257 mg total fiber: 3 g protein: 8 g carbohydrates: 34 g potassium: 204 mg

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SmartBlog on Restaurants : Call for healthy recipes

SmartBlog on Restaurants : Call for healthy recipes