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Monday, April 25, 2011

Jello Applesause Bars

These bars are really easy. They taste like Jello, but they are actually filling! An easy way to get some fruit into your diet, or your child's diet. This recipe was adapted from a similar one in Kraft's Spring 2011 Food and Family Magazine.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 packages (3 oz each) Jell0 (I chose Strawberry)
1 can unsweetened applesauce (chilled speeds up the molding)

Directions

-- Add boiling water to gelatin mix in a medium glass bowl
-- Stir for 2 minutes
-- Stir in applesauce
-- Pour mixture into a 8-inch square dish sprayed with cooking spray
-- Refrigerate at least 3 hours
-- Serve with a dab of light Cool Whip topping

Nutritional Info
This makes 9 servings. Each has about 101 cal, .5 g fat, .7 g fiber, 2 g protein


Creamy Tomato Skillet

This is a quick and easy comfort meal. You would never believe it is low fat by the taste of it! Also, you can determine the level of heat. This was adapted from a similar recipe at Kraftfoods.com. Enjoy!

Ingredients

2 8 oz cans of tomato sauce (low sodium if you can find it)
4 oz of neufchatel (cream cheese alternative)
1/4 cup of light Zesty Italian dressing (I like Kraft's)
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups cooked whole wheat rotini (about 2 1/2 cups dry)
1 large bell pepper, diced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (the Italian one with herbs is tasty!)
1-2 tbsp minded garlic (to taste)
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Directions


-- Prepare the pasta.
-- Blend tomato sauce and cheese in blender (or Magic Bullet) until smooth
-- Heat dressing in a large skillet on med-high heat.
-- Add chicken and onions. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook 8 min, or until chicken is evenly browned. Stir/Toss occasionally.
-- Add tomato sauce mixture and all remaining ingredients.
-- Simmer on medium heat 5 minutes, or until the chicken is done. Remember to stir occasionally.

Nutritionally information
This makes 4 servings. Each serving has about 447 calories, 11 grams of fat, 11 grams of fiber, and 37 grams of protein.