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Kid-Friendly Summer Dishes
Summertime means spending more time together as a family, dining al fresco and enjoying the flavors of the season. This summer, try a new twist on traditional outdoor recipes that your kids will love, like the Asian-inspired chicken skewers developed by Connie Guttersen, R.D., Ph.D., nutrition instructor at the Culinary Institute of America, author of "The Sonoma Diet" and mom. Connie developed three new recipes that will please everyone in the family, even the pickiest eater. Connie's recipes are a tasty and healthy substitution to traditional potato and macaroni salads, which tend to be loaded with mayonnaise. Her recipes include a variety of vegetables, such as black and Great Northern beans, to help moms get more veggies on their families' plates. "What most moms don't realize is that beans are a vegetable and an easy ingredient to include in warm weather dishes. It's as simple as adding black beans into guacamole or cannellini beans into pastas," says Guttersen. Black Bean Guacamole Guacamole is a staple for summer gatherings. Try adding black beans for protein and fiber. 5 avocados, diced
Assorted dippers such as toasted whole wheat pita bread triangles or multi-grain tortilla chips. Place avocados, scallions and lime juice into a large bowl. Mash avocados to a coarse puree. Stir in tomatoes, cilantro and beans. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with assorted dippers. Serves: 7 to 9. Asian Satay Skewers with Black Bean Sauce Kids love chicken dippers. Try Connie's take with grilled chicken skewers covered in a delicious Asian-flavored black and Great Northern bean sauce. For Satays: 1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breasts cut in 1/2-inch by 2-inch strips
For Sauce: 1/2 can (15 ounces) Bush's Black Beans, drained and rinsed
Satays: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Combine teriyaki sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a medium bowl. Toss the marinade with the chicken. Let marinate for 45 minutes. Weave meat onto skewers. Discard marinade. Preheat the grill to medium hot. Place satays on the grill and cook until chicken is done. Sauce: Combine beans, soybeans, green onions, ginger and cilantro into a medium bowl. Mix well. In a small bowl, combine sugar, lime juice, and soy sauce. Mix until the sugar dissolves. Add garlic and sesame oil. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture to the beans, gently toss to coat. Serve the satays with bean salad. Drizzle some of the liquid from the salad on top of the satays. Serves: 6 to 8. Olive This Bean Pasta Salad Replace a traditional pasta salad with a lighter version. Make this pasta salad with cannellini beans, roasted red peppers and creamy feta. 1 cup cooked spiral pasta
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, cucumbers, red peppers, artichokes, olives, and cooked pasta. Add beans and gently mix. Add lemon juice and olive oil. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. (If time permits, let sit for 1 hour.) Sprinkle with feta cheese. Serves: 6 to 8. Include beans in your favorite summer dishes --Beans can easily be mixed into summer side salads. Try a Latin black bean and corn salad or Great Northern beans for a lighter potato salad. --Add color and texture to your family's favorite dips by including beans. Puree beans into a creamy spread like hummus or add them whole to Greek yogurt dips or salsas. --Spread a layer of your favorite beans with tasty spices like cumin or chili powder to enhance Mexican dishes. Pinto, refried or black beans work best. Reasons to serve beans at Backyard Barbecues --Beans have more fiber and protein than any other vegetable. --Beans are easy, convenient and with 30 different varieties, can be used in a wide array of recipes. --Beans are good for the entire family. Most kids like beans - four out of five kids give them a thumbs up. For additional summer bean recipes, visit www.VegetableWithMore.com Recipe and photo courtesy of Bush's Beans Content provided by ECES, Inc. 7/14/08 Date: 7/7/08 Advertisement
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