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)


Animal Crackers in My Fruit

 

Serves 16; 1/4 cup per serving

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. Sprinkle the mixture with the 

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)