Happy, Healthy Hosting
(firmenpresse) - MISSION, KS -- (Marketwire) -- 08/22/11 -- (Family Features) Healthy eating and great entertaining can go hand in hand when you have a few delicious tricks up your sleeve.
Appetizers, tapas, hors d'oeuvres -- whatever you want to call them, small bites are a great way to help control portions while putting big flavor on the plate. Here are some ideas for a small bites menu that will leave guests so satisfied they might not even realize just how good they're really eating.
Raid the farmers market. Fresh produce looks, smells and tastes fantastic. Set out a colorful veggie tray, some berry skewers with a Greek yogurt and honey dip, and a bright caprese salad. You can even make a beautiful centerpiece with fragrant citrus in a pretty bowl.
Make your own dips. When you make it yourself, you can control what goes in it. Try making a black bean salsa, fresh guacamole, savory hummus, or your own olive tapenade. You can adjust recipes for a lower fat content or lower sodium and still make sure they taste great.
Embrace whole grains. From bruschetta breads and grain-based salads to crunchy dippers and ingredients in heartier recipes, whole grains add great taste and good nutrition. These party-friendly recipes use the natural whole grain goodness of Roman Meal bread to put a delicious spin on some traditional favorites, while also adding good-for-you complex carbohydrates and fiber.
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Foil-line one baking sheet.
Break bread slices into pieces; place in blender or food processor. Process until finely ground into crumbs. Remove ¾ cup, reserve remaining bread crumbs.
Combine turkey, ¾ cup bread crumbs, egg whites, onion, chopped basil, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, pepper and salt in medium bowl. Divide turkey mixture into 36 1-inch balls; roll in remaining bread crumbs. Place on baking sheet.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until cooked through. Remove from oven.
Assemble meatballs, basil leaves and tomatoes on skewers. Serve with marinara sauce.
Nutritional Information per Serving: Calories: 120, Total Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 380mg, Total Carbs: 12g, Dietary Fiber: 2g, Protein: 12g, Whole Grains: 3g
Preheat broiler to 400°F. Foil-line one baking sheet.
Brush bread lightly on both sides with 1 tablespoon olive oil; place on baking sheet. Broil about 2 minutes, turning once, until golden. Watch carefully to avoid burning. Remove from oven. Sprinkle cheese on one side of toasted bread; return to oven for about 20 seconds until cheese is melted and bubbly; cool completely. Cut bread into 1-inch pieces.
Combine tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, onion, vinegar, basil and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in large serving bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Top with bread pieces just prior to serving.
Nutritional Information per Serving: Calories: 104; Total Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 84mg; Total Carbs: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Protein: 2g; Whole Grains: 5.5g
Trim crusts and cut each piece of toast into quarters for a total of 32 pieces. Spread pesto onto each toast quarter.
Assemble on each skewer: toast quarter, 2 basil leaves, 1 tomato slice, 1 cheese slice and toast quarter. Repeat for a total of 2 sandwich bites per skewer.
Nutritional Information per Serving: Calories: 325; Total Fat: 14.7g; Cholesterol: 39mg; Sodium: 664mg; Total Carbs: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Protein: 19g; Whole Grains: 11g
Trim crusts and cut each slice of toast into 3 even pieces for a total of 12 pieces. Spread 1 teaspoon chocolate hazelnut spread on each piece. Top with 3 raspberries.
Nutritional Information per Serving: Calories: 53; Total Fat: 1.9g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 47mg; Total Carbs: 8.4g; Dietary Fiber: 0.9g; Protein: 0.9g; Whole Grains: 2g
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Datum: 22.08.2011 - 09:00 Uhr
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