Apps&Snacks (New)- Pt.8/9

Roasted Red Dip

Posted by Heart Niagara on

Serves: 20  Ingredients: 210ml jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained 398ml can plum tomatoes, drained 300ml jar roasted red peppers drained 250-300g feta cheese Few drops of hot sauce Directions: 1. Puree tomatoes, peppers and hot sauce in a food processor until smooth. Add feta cheese and process further for few more minutes. 2. Serve cold with a selection of vegetables and/or flatbreads.  Notes:Nutritional information per serving: Protein 2.9g Fat 4.1g Carbohydrates 3.8g Calories 59 Sodium 201mg Cholesterol 14mg

Read more →


Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Posted by Heart Niagara on

Ingredients: 24 large button mushrooms Non-stick cooking spray 3 tbsp. green onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 4 oz. 50% less-fat pork sausage 1⁄2 tsp crushed red pepper 1⁄4 tsp sea salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1⁄4 cup low-fat cream cheese, softened 1⁄4 cup dry breadcrumbs 3 tbsp. parmesan cheese, grated Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. 2. Clean mushrooms with paper towel and remove stems. When done, finely chop stems.  3. Coat a large non-stick skillet with non-stick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic sauté for 1 minute. Add sausage and cook until browned,...

Read more →


Sweet and Sour Spring Rolls

Posted by Heart Niagara on

Prep time: 20 minutesServes: 4 Ingredients: 1⁄2 tsp Canola oil 1 1⁄2 cup Shredded cabbage 4 cloves Garlic, minced 1⁄2 cup Green onions, chopped 8 oz. Can bamboo shoots, drained 2 tsp Reduced-sodium soy sauce 1/8 tsp Pepper 3 sheets Phyllo pastry 1⁄2 tsp Canola oil 1 tbsp. Canola oil 1 tsp Sweet and sour sauce Directions: 1. Spray a large non-stick skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Add 1⁄2 teaspoon of oil to the skillet, swirling to coat the bottom, and heat over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Sauté cabbage and garlic for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. 2. Add green onions and...

Read more →