Cookin' with Carol recipes on NBC5 - September 2005
Spicy
Bean Salsa
Serves
8
Spice up your life and serve this zesty salsa with chips, or spooned over grilled chicken, beef, or fish.
1
(15-ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1
(15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1
small red onion, peeled and chopped
1
red bell pepper, chopped
1
tomato, chopped
Juice
from 1 lime
2
cloves garlic, minced
3
jalapeño peppers, stemmed, seeded and chopped
5
sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2
teaspoon chili powder
1
pinch salt, to taste
1
pinch black pepper, to taste
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
(Air Date: September 10, 2005)
The
classic song “Animal Crackers in My Soup” inspired this snack. Kids of all
ages will enjoy the stirring action of this stovetop recipe.
2/3
cup walnut halves
2
1/4 cups animal crackers (about 48)
Vegetable
oil spray
1/2
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8
teaspoon ground nutmeg
12
ounces dried mixed fruit, such as apricots, pears, figs, or plums
In a large nonstick saucepan or skillet, dry-roast the walnuts over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden
brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in the animal crackers. Remove from the heat. Lightly spray the mixture with
vegetable
oil spray (being careful not to spray near a gas flame). Return to the heat.
cinnamon and nutmeg. Dry-roast for 1 minute, or until the cookies are slightly warmed, stirring constantly.
Stir in the dried fruit. Remove from the heat. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet or large platter to cool.
Store in an airtight container, plastic sandwich bags, or wax paper bags (see the Cook’s Tip) and refrigerate for up
to
five days.
Cook’s Tip: To serve in wax paper bags, cut sixteen 12-inch wax paper squares. Place 1/4 cup mixture in the
center of one square. Bring the edges up and twist to enclose the mixture. Secure with a twist-tie or ribbon. Repeat
with
the remaining mixture and wax paper.
Nutrition
Analysis (per serving)
Calories
97
Protein
1 g
Carbohydrates
17 g
Fiber
2 g
Sugars
9 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total
Fat 3.0 g
Saturated
0.5 g
Polyunsaturated
2.0 g
Monounsaturated
0.5 g
Sodium
47 mg
Dietary
Exchange
1
starch
1/2
fat
This recipe is reprinted with permission from The New American Heart Association Cookbook, Seventh Edition, Copyright © 2004 by the American Heart Association. Published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers, a division of Random House, Inc. Available from booksellers everywhere.
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(Air Date: September 17, 2005)