Greek Yogurt Treat

 

Ingredients:

• 3 oz Nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp cherry fruit preserves
• ½ tsp honey
• 2 tsp toasted walnuts

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Place walnut pieces or halves on a baking sheet and toast for 12 minutes, or until golden and fragrant.  Allow to cool.
2. Spoon 3 ounces nonfat Greek yogurt into a dessert bowl.  Top with 1 tablespoon cherry preserves.
3. Drizzle with honey and top with toasted nuts.  Serve

Serves 1

 

Nutrition Facts: 

135 calories, 17 g carbohydrates, 9 g protein, 1 g fiber, 3.5 g fat (0.2 g saturated fat), 32 mg sodium.

 

 

Italian Bean and Tomato Salad

 

Ingredients:

• 2 cans white beans, drained, rinsed
• 2 cups cut fresh green beans
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
• ½ cup light Italian dressing
• 2 tbsp chopped basil
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

 

Directions:

1. Combine beans, tomatoes and dressing; cover.
2. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
3. Sprinkle with basil and cheese before serving.

 

Serves 6 (1 cup servings)

 

Nutrition Facts:  per cup

200 calories, 31 g carbohydrates, 12 g protein, 8 g fiber, 4.5 g fat (1.0 g saturated fat), 200 mg sodium.

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