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Fast family
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Crumble ground beef into a
hard plastic colander set over a 2-
quart microwave-safe casserole.
Microwave on high 3 minutes. Stir
to break up beef and scatter bell
pepper over the top. Microwave
on high 3 minutes.
Discard fat that has drained into
casserole dish, and transfer meat
mixture into same casserole. Stir
in taco seasoning and tomato
sauce. Cover and microwave on
high 3 minutes. Stir and add kidney
beans. Re-cover and microwave
on high 3 minutes. Test
meat mixture with a food thermometer
to make sure it reaches
160°F. Let mixture rest 2 minutes
before serving.
Two ways to serve: (1) Transfer
meat mixture to the center of a
large platter; or (2) divide the meat
mixture among 4 individual
plates. Surround the meat mixture
with tortilla chips to resemble a
hat brim. Scatter cheese over the
meat mixture to resemble a straw
hat, and serve hot.
Serving suggestion: To make a
complete meal, accompany the
dish with a salad and a green vegetable.
QUICK CHICKEN NUGGETS
Tested in an 800-watt microwave
oven
Makes 4 to 6 servings
1½ pounds boneless chicken
breasts
4 tablespoons butter or
margarine
1 cup dry herb stuffing
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
cheese
1 teaspoon dry basil leaves
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
Cut chicken into bite-size
chunks. Place butter or margarine
in a glass pie plate and microwave
on high 1 minute, or until melted.
Put dry stuffing on a piece of
wax paper and crush with a rolling
pin.
Add cheese, basil and thyme;
mix. Dip chicken chunks into
melted butter and then roll in
stuffing mixture.
Arrange coated chicken in a single
layer in a 2-quart rectangular
glass dish.
Cover with wax paper and microwave
on high 3 minutes.
Using a fork, move less-done
chicken to the edges of the dish.
Re-cover and microwave on high 3
to 4 minutes, or until chicken
reaches 165°F as measured with a
food thermometer. Let stand 2
minutes before serving.
Serving suggestion: To make a
complete meal, accompany the
dish with side dishes of rice or potatoes
and a green vegetable.
— Courtesy of Family Features
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According to data published in
the Journal of the American Dietetic
Association, today’s youths
are consuming less than one serving
of whole grains per day, which
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researchers, continually providing
kids with whole grain tasting
opportunities can help enhance
their taste preference for that
food. Below is a kid-friendly,
heart-healthy and easy whole
grain dish to add to your menu:
HEART HEALTHY CHICKEN AND
BROWN RICE SLOPPY JOES
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 18 minutes
Makes: 6 sloppy joes (1 per person)
1 2-cup bag boil-in-bag whole
grain brown rice
½ tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground chicken
1 cup onion, diced
¼ cup green pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¾ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire
sauce
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon white vinegar
¼ cup water
6 whole wheat hamburger buns
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3. In large skillet, heat oil over
medium heat and add chicken.
Stir to separate meat and then
add onions, green peppers, garlic,
salt and pepper. Continue cooking
until meat is cooked and
onions are translucent, about 5
minutes.
4. In measuring cup or small
bowl, combine ketchup, brown
sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard,
vinegar and 1/4 cup water.
5. Once rice is cooked, drain
and add to skillet. Add liquid ingredients
into meat and rice mixture
and stir well to combine all
ingredients. Continue to simmer
for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
6. Serve between whole wheat
buns.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 350; Saturated Fat:
2.5 grams; Carbohydrates: 49
grams; Fiber: 5 grams; Protein: 19
grams
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