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Kid Approved Open Face Tuna Sandwich with Pesto

August 17, 2011 by Healthy Families BC | Posted in: Recipes | Tags: kids, lunch, tuna

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This may sound like an odd combination but, give it a try- it's delicious! Makes 4 servings

 Ingredients 2 tbsp (30 mL)  basil pesto 4 slices whole-grain or multigrain bread, toasted 1 can (7 ½ oz or 213 g) water-packed light tuna, drained and flaked 1 large tomato, cut into 4 slices 1 red onion, sliced (optional) ½ cup (125 mL) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Spread 1 ½ tsp (7 mL) pesto over each bread slice. Divide tuna evenly on top. Top each with 1 tomato slice, 1 red onion slice (if using) and one-quarter of the cheese. Broil until tuna is heated through and cheese is melted.
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RECIPE!! Fruit Salad with Vanilla Maple Yogurt Dressing

August 10, 2011 by Healthy Families BC | Posted in: Recipes | Tags: berries, low sodium, summer

Take advantage of the marvelous fresh, colourful and tasty berries available in many parts of Canada during the summer. This is an ideal breakfast treat, and is perfect for a light dessert as well.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

Summertime Fruit Salad:

1 cup (250 ml) Blueberries 1 cup (250 ml) Raspberries 1 cup (250 ml) sliced strawberries
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RECIPE!! Polynesian Pork Kebabs

August 3, 2011 by Healthy Families BC | Posted in: Recipes | Tags: bbq, low sodium, pork, summer

These colourful kebabs are perfect for casual entertaining or for a special family meal.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

Eight 8-inch (20 cm) wooden skewers 1/4 cup (50 ml) sodium-reduced soya sauce 2 Tbsp (25 ml) lemon juice 2 Tbsp (25 ml) liquid honey or brown sugar
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RECIPE!! Hummus with Tahini

July 22, 2011 by Healthy Families BC | Posted in: Recipes | Tags: chickpeas, low sodium, snacks

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Ingredients:

1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chick peas, drained and rinsed 2 green onions 2-4 large cloves of garlic 1/4 cup (50 mL) each lemon juice and tahini 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each ground cumin and salt. Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup (125 mL) lower-fat plain yogurt chopped onion, tomato, parsley
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RECIPE!! Best-Ever Chocolate Cookies

July 20, 2011 by Healthy Families BC | Posted in: Recipes | Tags: chocolate, low sodium, snacks

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Your family and friends will never know that bran cereal is one of the ingredients in these delicious crunchy cookies. Makes 42 Cookies (1 per serving) Preparation time: 15 minutes / Cooking time: 7 to 9 minutes.

 Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt
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