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Serves: 8

Make in a blender or food processor. Add your favorite sweetener and/or spices to customize this American favorite.

INGREDIENTS
2 cups roasted shelled peanuts
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

DIRECTIONS
1. Place all ingredients in blender or food processor.
2. Blend until desired texture is reached.
3. Place in airtight container and refrigerate unused portion.

NUTRITION INFO (per 2-tbsp serving)
Calories: 229.0
Fat: 19.9 g
Carbohydrates: 7.9 g
Protein: 8.6 g

Serves: 4

The fruit that tops this salad helps to make an already healthy dish packed with even more vitamins

INGREDIENTS
2 cups cooked chicken, skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 cups cabbage, shredded
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup carrots, grated
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 mandarin orange or tangerine, divided into sections
1/2 cup nonfat Asian or Oriental-style salad dressing
black pepper

DIRECTIONS
1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, cilantro, cucumber, and dressing. Toss well.
2. Top with green onions and tangerine sections. Pepper to taste.

NUTRITION INFO
Calories: 125.5
Fat: 0.9 g
Carbohydrates: 19.5 g
Protein: 10.9 g

Serves: 8

Using brown rice will give you lasting energy.

INGREDIENTS
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 (10 oz.) package frozen mixed vegetables (or 2 cups fresh vegetables, chopped)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce

DIRECTIONS
1. In a large pan, heat oil on medium-high heat. Add onion and rice. Stir and cook until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Reduce heat to medium and add vegetables and meat to rice mixture. Cook 2 minutes for frozen vegetables and 5-7 minutes for fresh vegetables.
3. Spread the mixture out to the sides of the pan, leaving space in the middle for the eggs.
4. Add the eggs, and scramble until cooked firm.
5. Mix the eggs with the rice and vegetables, then sprinkle with soy sauce.

NUTRITION INFO
Calories: 137.5
Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 23.5 g
Protein: 4.6 g