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| Chicken Noodle Soup with Dill EatingWell Test Kitchen, Deidre Senior Chicken noodle soup is undeniably comfort food for many people (especially when they're not feeling well) and this version gets a healthful update. Whole-wheat egg noodles add fiber and nutrients and reduced-sodium chicken broth cuts the sodium. By all means use homemade chicken broth if you have it. Servings: 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each Total Time: 50 minutes Ease of Preparation: Easy Health: Low Sodium, Healthy Weight, Diabetes Appropriate, Heart Healthy, Low Sat Fat, Low Carb, Low Calorie
Ingredients: Chicken Noodle Soup with Dill 10 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 3 medium carrots , diced 1 large stalk celery , diced 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 6 cloves garlic , minced 4 ounces whole-wheat egg noodles (3 cups) 4 cups shredded cooked skinless chicken breast (about 1 pound; see Tip) 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon lemon juice , or to taste
Steps: 1: Bring broth to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add carrots, celery, ginger and garlic; cook, uncovered, over medium heat until vegetables are just tender, about 20 minutes. 2: Add noodles and chicken; simmer until the noodles are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in dill and lemon juice.
Nutrition: (Per serving)
Calories - 267 Carbohydrates - 18 Fat - 4 Saturated Fat - 2 Monounsaturated Fat - 1 Protein - 38 Cholesterol - 90 Dietary Fiber - 2 Potassium - 330 Sodium - 329 Nutrition Bonus - Vitamin A (104 daily value). Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Tip: Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a medium skillet or saucepan and add lightly salted water to cover; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes. Related Links:
• Honey Oat Quick Bread • More Healthy Soup and Bread Recipes More Recipes from ArcaMax.com www.arcamax.com/recipes | Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top | Zesty Wheat Berry-Black Bean Chili Cheryl Sternman Rule This rib-sticking chili offers a hearty mix of wheat berries, beans, peppers and onion. Feel free to add an additional chipotle pepper to crank up the heat in this one-pot meal. Cooked wheat berries will keep for up to 1 month in your freezer and there’s no need to thaw them; just stir them directly into the chili. Servings: 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each Total Time: 1 hour Ease of Preparation: Easy Health: Heart Healthy, Low Sat Fat, Low Cholesterol, High Fiber
Ingredients: Zesty Wheat Berry-Black Bean Chili 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion , chopped 1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped 5 cloves garlic , minced 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 15-ounce cans black beans , rinsed 2 14-ounce cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes , undrained 1-2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce , minced (see Tip) 2 cups vegetable broth 2 teaspoons light brown sugar 2 cups Cooked Wheat Berries (recipe follows) Juice of 1 lime 1 avocado , diced 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Steps: 1: Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, chipotle to taste, broth and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. 2: Stir in cooked wheat berries and heat through, about 5 minutes more. (If using frozen wheat berries, cook until thoroughly heated.) Remove from the heat. Stir in lime juice. Garnish each bowl with avocado and cilantro.
Nutrition: (Per serving)
Calories - 386 Carbohydrates - 61 Fat - 11 Saturated Fat - 1 Monounsaturated Fat - 7 Protein - 14 Cholesterol - 0 Dietary Fiber - 15 Potassium - 311 Sodium - 703 Nutrition Bonus - Vitamin C (130 daily value), Fiber (72 dv), Folate (48 dv), Iron & Vitamin A (25 dv). Tip: Canned chipotle peppers (smoked jalapeños) in adobo sauce add heat and a smoky flavor. Look for the small cans with other Mexican foods in large supermarkets. Once opened, store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator or 6 months in the freezer. Related Links:
• Cooked Wheat Berries • More Healthy Chili Recipes More Recipes from ArcaMax.com www.arcamax.com/recipes | Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top | Cranberry-Orange-Nut Cookies EatingWell Test Kitchen Crisp, moist and chewy, this cookie created by Georgene Egri of Walnut Creek, California, has the essential ingredients for the holidays: citrus, nuts and cranberries. These cookies travel well for gift-giving and lunchboxes. Servings: 2 1/2 dozen cookies Total Time: 1 1/2 hours Ease of Preparation: Easy Health: Low Sodium, Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Sat Fat, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy, Diabetes Appropriate, Healthy Weight
Ingredients: Cranberry-Orange-Nut Cookies 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar , divided 1/2 cup smooth, unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup canola oil 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest 3 tablespoons orange juice
Steps: 1: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Stir in walnuts and dried cranberries. 2: Whisk 1 cup sugar, applesauce, oil, orange zest and juice in a medium bowl until smooth. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix until well blended. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes. 3: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat. 4: Put the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar into a small flat-bottomed dish or pan. Roll the dough with floured hands (it will be very moist) into 1 1/2-inch balls, then roll in sugar to coat. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. 5: Bake the cookies until barely golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on the pan for 1 minute; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition: (Per cookie)
Calories - 102 Carbohydrates - 15 Fat - 5 Saturated Fat - 0 Monounsaturated Fat - 1 Protein - 1 Cholesterol - 0 Dietary Fiber - 1 Potassium - 24 Sodium - 94 Prepare the dough through Step 2, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Related Links:
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