Archive for Vegetable Dishes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Turnips

Recipe from American Cancer Institute Research

 

Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Turnips

1 medium sweet potato (about 3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium turnip, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup finely diced Italian parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup shredded reduced fat Swiss or Gruyére cheese

In large pot, place steamer filled with potatoes and turnips. Add 2 cups water, cover and bring to boil. Steam until tender, about 15 minutes.  Meanwhile, in small skillet, sauté onion and parsley over medium heat in oil for 5 minutes. In large bowl, place tender potatoes and turnips and mash with large fork. Stir in onion, parsley and oil from pan.  Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Lightly coat baking dish with oil spray and add potato mixture, pressing down evenly.  Top with cheese and broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

Makes 4 servings. Per serving: 121 calories, 4 g total fat (>1 g saturated fat), 18 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein, 3 g dietary fiber, 65 mg sodium.

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Steamed Greens with Ginger and Water Chestnuts

Recipe from American Cancer Institute Research

Steamed Greens with Ginger and Water Chestnuts

Ingredients:

3 cups mixed leafy greens, chosen from the following:
bok choy (Chinese cabbage or Chinese chard),
choy sum (Chinese flowering cabbage),
Chinese spinach (amaranth leaves),
Swiss chard leaves, stems removed,
spinach leaves, stems removed
1 tsp. finely minced, peeled fresh ginger
1 tsp. finely minced fresh garlic
1/2 cup diced canned water chestnuts (drained and rinsed)
1/2 Tbsp. sesame seed oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Keeping each type separate, place greens on plate used for steaming. Sprinkle ginger and garlic over top ofgreens, then scatter water chestnuts on top. Sprinkle oil evenly over all.

Steam until greens are tender, watching carefully, as they will only take about 30 seconds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

Makes 4 servings.

Per serving: 32 calories, 2 g. total fat (<1 g. saturated fat), 4 g. carbohydrates, 1 g. protein, 1 g. dietary fiber, 28 mg. sodium.

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