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Graham-Crusted Tilapia

1 lb. tilapia, cod, or haddock fillets,
about 3/4 inch thick
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
(about 8 squares)
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 Tbs. canola or soybean oil
2 Tbs. chopped toasted pecans

Move the oven rack to a position slightly
above the middle of the oven. Preheat
the oven to 500[degrees]. Cut the fish crosswise
into 2-inch-wide pieces. Mix the cracker
crumbs, lemon peel, salt, and pepper
in a shallow dish. Place the milk in
another shallow dish. Dip the fish in the
milk, then coat it with the cracker mixture.
Place in an ungreased 13" x 9" pan.
Drizzle the oil over the fish and sprinkle
with the pecans. Bake uncovered about
10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily
with a fork. Makes 4 servings.

PER SERVING

Calories: 220
Total Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Fiber: 1 g

Sodium: 280 mg
Cholesterol: 45 mg
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Protein: 19 g

Honey-Mustard
Chicken and Carrots

2 tsp. canola or soybean oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken
breast halves
1/2 cup apple juice
2 cups frozen baby-cut carrots
2 Tbs. honey mustard
3 Tbs. coarsely chopped
honey-roasted peanuts

Heat the oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet
over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken
in the hot oil 5 to 8 minutes or until
the chicken is browned on both sides.
Add the apple juice and reduce the heat
to medium. Cover and cook 5 minutes.
Add the carrots, cover, and cook 5 to 10
minutes, until the carrots are crisp-tender
and the center of the thickest part of each
chicken breast reaches 170[degrees]. Remove the
chicken and carrots from the skillet with
a slotted spoon and cover to keep warm.
Stir the mustard into the liquid in the
skillet. Spoon the mustard sauce over the
chicken and carrots and sprinkle with the
peanuts. Makes 4 servings.

PER SERVING

Calories: 250
Total Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Cholesterol: 75 mg
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Protein: 29 g

Caramelized Onion and
Sweet Potato Skillet

1 tsp. canola or soybean oil
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
and sliced (about 1 pound)
1/4 large sweet onion, sliced
2 Tbs. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. dry jerk seasoning
1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley

Heat the oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet
over medium heat. Cook the sweet
potatoes and onions in the oil for about 5
minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly
browned. Reduce the heat to low, cover,
and cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally,
until the potatoes are tender. Stir
in the brown sugar and jerk seasoning.
Cook uncovered for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally,
until the potatoes and onions
are glazed. Sprinkle with the parsley.
Makes 4 servings.

PER SERVING

Calories: 130
Total Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 50 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Protein: 2 g

Spicy Pear and
Bulgur Salad

The salad is best if it chills for an hour or two.

2 cups boiling water
2/3 cup uncooked whole-grain bulgur
2 medium pears, peeled, cored, and
coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
cup raisins
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tbs. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Pour the boiling water over the bulgur in
a medium bowl and let stand for 1 hour.
Drain any remaining water from the
bulgur and cool for 15 minutes. Mix the
bulgur, pears, and raisins in a large bowl.
Shake the orange juice, brown sugar, and
cinnamon in a tightly covered container.
Pour over the bulgur mixture, tossing to
mix. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to
blend the flavors. Makes 6 servings.

PER SERVING

Calories: 150
Total Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sodium: 20 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Protein: 3 g
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Title Annotation:HEALTHY COOK
Publication:Nutrition Action Healthletter
Date:Sep 1, 2005
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