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Healthy cooking is undoubtedly a balancing act. In today’s hectic, on-the-go world it can be a challenge to bring healthful ingredients, the right recipes and the entire family to the dinner table all at the same time. But taking care to cook healthy and eat healthy creates more than good habits — it fosters togetherness. And that helps us achieve more of the balance we need to live long, and live well. Nikken has made it easier for you to cook and enjoy healthier food — and healthier living with our soon-to-be published cookbook, Cooking for Healthy Appetites. Enjoy these delicious recipes, and the benefits that come with eating healthy, and eating well!

Beef Fajitas with Pico de Gallo
4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound boneless beef top round  or top  sirloin  steak, cut  ¾ inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons virgin olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 cup seeded chopped tomato
  • ½ cup diced zucchini
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup prepared picante sauce or salsa
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

DIRECTIONS

Place beef or steak in a plastic bag. Add lime juice, olive oil, and garlic, turning to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 20 to 30 minutes, turning once. Wrap tortillas securely in heavy-duty aluminum foil and set aside. To prepare Pico de Gallo combine in a mixing bowl tomato, zucchini, cilantro, picante sauce and lime juice. Mix well. Remove steak from marinade and place it on a grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill steak, uncovered, 8 to 9 minutes (10 to 12 minutes for top sirloin steak) for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. During last 5 minutes, place tortilla packet on outer edge of grill, turning occasionally. Trim fat from steak; carve crosswise into very thin slices. Serve beef in tortillas with Pico de Gallo.


Exchange Values Per Serving

  • 1 Serving = 2 Tortillas filled with ⅓ cup Pico de Gallo
  • 1 ½ Fat
  • 4 ⅓ Meat
  • 3 ⅔ Starch
  • ½ Vegetable


539 Calories

  • (25% from Fat)
  • 14.8 gm Total Fat
  • 3.8 gm Saturated Fat
  • 76.6 mg Cholesterol
  • 632 mg Sodium
  • 59.7 gm Carbohydrate
  • 4.1 gm Dietary Fiber
  • 39.8 gm Protein
  • 618 mg Potassium

Stir-Fry Chicken
4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • 1 can (6 ounces) bean sprouts
  • 1 can (8 ounces) bamboo shoots
  • 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts
  • 1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms
  • 1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow peas

DIRECTIONS

Heat the broth in a large saucepan until simmering. Add the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion and celery. Cook for about 5 or 6 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients (except the rice), and cook for 10 minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice.


Exchange Values Per Serving

  • 1 Serving = 1 Heaping Cup with ½ Cup Rice
  • 2 ¾ Meat
  • 1 ½ Starch
  • 2 ¾ Vegetable


313 Calories

  • (10% from Fat)
  • 3.3 gm Total Fat
  • 1.0 gm Saturated Fat
  • 54.9 mg Cholesterol
  • 702 mg Sodium
  • 43.2 gm Carbohydrates
  • 6.1 gm Dietary Fiber
  • 28.2 gm Protein
  • 645 mg Potassium

Broccoli and Herbs
6 Servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 pounds broccoli, lightly steamed
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon salt-free seasoning

DIRECTIONS

Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large skillet with a lid. Add all of the ingredients. Cook covered for 10 to 15 minutes or until the broccoli is tender. Drain and serve.


Exchange Values Per Serving

  • 1 Serving = 3-4 Spears
  • 2 ½ Vegetable


77 Calories

  • (12% from Fat)
  • 1.3 gm Total Fat
  • 0.4 gm Saturated Fat
  • 1.3 mg Cholesterol
  • 92 mg Sodium
  • 12.9 gm Carbohydrates
  • 6.5 gm Dietary Fiber
  • 7.6 gm Protein
  • 645 mg Potassium


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