Recipes
provided by Alexa Sparkman,
M.A., R.D., L.D.
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Tomato-Cranberry Salsa
Ingredients
2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped red onion
4 medium Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 fresh serrano pepper, stemmed and seeded
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt
Directions
Put the cranberries and onion in a food processor fitted with
the metal blade. Chop with on-off pulses. Add the tomatoes
and serrano pepper and pureé. Transfer to a glass or
ceramic bowl. Stir in the lime juice and salt to taste. Allow
the flavors to ripen for at least one hour before serving.
Salsa can be kept covered in the refrigerator for several
days.
Makes about 3 cups.
Each 1/2 cup serving contains:
| Calories |
38 |
| Protein |
1 grams |
| Carbohydrates |
9 grams |
| Fat |
0 grams |
| Fiber |
1 gram |
Grilled Dove stuffed with Brie,
Cranberries, and Arugula
Ingredients
8 whole dressed dove (about 4 ounces each)
8 ounces brie, sliced into 1/2-ounce pieces
1/2 cup dried, sweetened cranberries
1 cup fresh arugula, torn into bite size pieces
freshly ground black pepper
4 slices bacon, cut in half
Directions
Wash dove and pat dry. With breast side up, cut slits lengthwise
next to each side of the breast bone angling toward the wing.
Stuff each slit with 1/2 ounce brie, 1/2 tablespoon dried,
sweetened cranberries and one tablespoon arugula. Sprinkle
with freshly grated black pepper to taste. Wrap each bird
with 1/2 strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick making
sure the stuffed cavity is tightly closed.
Grill over hot coals, turning birds frequently until bacon
is crisp and juices run clear. Allow about 20 to 25 minutes
for small birds.
Caution: Overcooked dove will be tough and dry.
Serving size is 2 birds.
Each serving contains:
| Calories |
456 |
| Protein |
49 grams |
| Carbohydrates |
15 grams |
| Fat |
21 grams |
About Alexa
Alexa Sparkman is a registered dietitian who has had
a nutrition counseling business in Austin for the past
15 years. She specializes in all aspects of nutrition
care including weight normalization, wellness, sports
nutrition, vegetarian diets, eating disorders, diabetes
and cardiac care. For more information, call Alexa at
257.0898. |
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