Apple Carrot Salad
Ingredients
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1 cup shredded carrots
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3 (medium) unpared and diced apples
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1 tbsp. lemon juice
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½ cup raisins
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⅛ cup low-fat mayonnaise
Directions
Combine all ingredients. Chill thoroughly. Serve on salad greens.
Make about 6 servings
Serving size is about 1/6 recipe.
Each serving provides 110 calories,1 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol,140 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 3 g dietary fiber, 20 g sugar, 1 g protein.
Apple Coffee Cake
This cake gets its moistness from the apples and raisins, so it requires little oil.
Ingredients
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5 cups tart apples, cored, peeled, finely chopped
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup dark, plump raisins
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½ cup pecans, chopped
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¼ cup vegetable oil
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2 tsp. vanilla
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1 egg, beaten
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2½ cups sifted, all-purpose flour
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1½ tsp. baking soda
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2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly oil a 13-by-9-by-2-inch pan. In a large mixing bowl, combine apples with sugar, raisins, and pecans; mix well. Let stand 30 minutes. Stir in oil, vanilla, and egg. Sift together flour, soda, and cinnamon. Stir into apple mixture about one-third at a time. Turn mixture into pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Cool cake slightly before serving.
Makes 20 servings
Each 3½-by-2½-inch serving contains: 241calories, 5 g fat, 57 mg cholesterol, 273 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrates
Fresh Cranberry Applesauce
(Gluten-free)
Ingredients
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1 pound apples (3 medium-sized)
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1/2 cup fresh cranberries
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1 tablespoon sugar, or 2 packets artificial sweetener
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1/2 cup water
Directions
Peel and core apples. Chop apples and put into a microwave-safe dish with cranberries. Add water. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir in sugar (or sweetener) and mash with a fork to desired consistency. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve cold.
Serves 6
Each serving (with sugar) contains about 42 calories, 11 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 0 g protein, 0 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, and 0 mg sodium.
Quick Apple Crisp
Ingredients
1/3 cup quick oats
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 pounds apples (about 6, medium-sized)
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, oats, and brown sugar. Wash and peel apples. Quarter them, cut out core and seeds. Slice apple quarters. Spread apples in a 12-by-8-inch baking pan. Add 1/2 cup water to the pan. Sprinkle cinnamon and topping mixture over apples. Dot with butter. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes or until apples are soft and topping is browned.
Serves 6
Each contains about 134 calories, 1 g protein, 3 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 28 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, and 44 mg sodium. For more crunch, mix in 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, which adds 38 calories, 1 g protein, 4 g fat, 1 g carbohydrates, and 0 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, and 0 mg sodium to each serving.
Pork Chops with Savory Apples
(Gluten-free)
Ingredients
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2 medium apples
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1 medium onion
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1 large clove garlic
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4 pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick, with bone (about 1-1/2 pounds total)
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1/4 cup water
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1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
Directions
Quarter and core apples. Peel if desired. Cut onion in half and then slice it. Use a large frying pan with a lid. Heat oil over medium-high heat and add pork chops and garlic. Brown quickly, about 2 minutes per side. Add cut-up apples, onion, and water. Cover and turn heat to low. Let cook for about 15 minutes, until pork is cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F with 3 minutes of rest) and apples are soft. Remove chops to a warm serving platter. Bring pan juices to a boil and turn off heat. Stir in sour cream and pour over chops. Serve immediately.
Serves 4
Each serving contains about 271 calories, 24 g protein, 13 g fat, 71 mg cholesterol, 13 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, and 75 mg sodium.
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