Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Great Unusual Snacks

Great Unusual Snacks When You are Bored with the Usual

*Make sure to always eat with a protein and/or fat

  • Spiced Kamut Snack Mix
    Pour cereal into a small paper bag, add toasted pumpkin seeds or chopped dried tomato, and sprinkle with chili powder and garlic salt; shake well

  • Smoked Salmon on Cucumber Rafts
    Cut seedless cucumber lengthwise and add a few strips of smoked salmon. Top with a spicy sprig of watercress or arugula to add a flavorful little kick.

  • PLT Roll-Ups
    Lay out a leaf of large, soft lettuce, such as Boston or Bibb, and place a slice of prosciutto in the center of it. Place a thin slice of tomato on top, then roll up the leaf and eat it out of your hand.

  • Balsamic Sesame Shrimp
    Thaw an individual portion of precooked frozen shrimp in warm water. Dip in balsamic dressing, then coat lightly with toasted sesame seeds.

  • Fruity Rice Cake
    Top a rice cake with a spoonful of chutney and some sliced pear or mango. Mediterranean Dates with Cheese: Stuff individual whole, pitted dates with a generous strip of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

  • Stuffed Tomato Cups
    Fill tomato halves with small cubes of tofu (preferably a seasoned variety) or precooked chicken sausage; microwave briefly just to warm.

  • Applesauce Crisp
    Sprinkle applesauce with a pinch of cinnamon and a tablespoon of granola. Heat briefly in microwave.

  • Dolmades with Feta
    Sprinkle store-bought stuffed grape leaves with crumbled feta cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.

  • Creamy Rice and Fruit Salad
    Mix all-natural rice pudding with chopped fresh fruit seasoned with a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon.

  • Raspberry Banana Lassi
    Lassis are chilled yogurt-based drinks popular in Northern India. Similar to smoothies, lassis tend to be thinner and often spiced with cardamon or rose water. Here is a recipe:
    -½ banana, peeled and cut up
    -8 oz. (1 cup) yogurt (preferably thick Greek-style)
    -½ cup skim milk or milk substitute
    -8 raspberries
    -2 tsp. honey
    -generous pinch ground cardamom
    In a blender, combine all ingredients and puree until smooth and blended. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

  • Quick Cheddar Fondue with Pear
    As the fondue sits, it will firm up into a cheese spread. To thin it out again, heat fondue in a microwave for 15 to 20 seconds.
    -¼ cup substitute milk
    -2 T. no trans fat butter substitute
    -1 ½ cups grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese
    -1/8 tsp. nutmeg -pinch salt
    -4 small pears
    To make fondue: In medium-size saucepan, heat evaporated milk to boiling. Reduce heat to very low; stir in cheese. Whisk until cheese is melted and blended. Stir in nutmeg and salt. Cut pears into thick wedges; remove seeds. Dip wedges into warm fondue.

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