Grilled Potato Packets

Try this quick and easy recipe for your Labor Day cookout!

Ingredients
2 pounds new potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation
1.Heat grill to medium-high.
2.Meanwhile, place potatoes, shallots, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat. Place two 24-inch-long pieces of foil on the counter and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange potatoes and shallots in a single layer, slightly overlapping, on half of each piece of foil. Leave a 2-inch border on all sides. Fold foil over and pinch the edges together, making two packets.
3.Place packets on the grill. Cover the grill and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. (When you open a packet to check doneness, be careful of steam.) Serve immediately.

NutritionPer serving: 172 calories; 3 g fat ( 0 g sat , 2 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 31 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 5 g protein; 4 g fiber; 299 mg sodium; 1032 mg potassium.

Credit: Eating Well

Southwest Breakfast Wrap

It's Snack Sunday again! Start your child's morning off with a great and simple egg scramble -- made with salsa, beans, and cheese -- is wrapped in a corn tortilla and ready to take on the go.





















Hands-on Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Makes: 6

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup rinsed and drained black beans
4 lightly beaten eggs
1/4 cup each salsa and shredded Monterey jack
1/4 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper
corn tortillas

Instructions
1.Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup rinsed and drained black beans and sauté for one minute.

2.Add 4 lightly beaten eggs, 1/4 cup each salsa and shredded Monterey Jack, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a dash of pepper.

3.Use a heat-resistant spatula to stir the mixture until the eggs are set, about 2 to 3 minutes. Divide the scramble among 6 warm corn tortillas, then roll and wrap them in foil.

Nutritional Information:Per serving (1 wrap) Calories 118, Total Fat 5 g (8%), Saturated Fat 2 g (9%), Cholesterol 146 mg (49%), Sodium 251 mg (10%), Total Carbohydrate 11 g (4%), Fiber 2 g (7%), Sugars 0.7 g, Protein 7 g (14%)

Recipe and Photo Credit: Disney Family Fun

BBQ Chicken Sandwich

This is a quick and easy (not to mention, very tasty) dinner solution for a busy weekday!




Ingredients
1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken
1/4 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 teaspoons light ranch dressing
1 small whole-wheat sandwich bun
1 leaf romaine lettuce

Preparation
1.Combine chicken, carrots and barbecue sauce in a bowl. Spread ranch dressing on the bun. Top with the chicken mixture and lettuce.

1 serving

Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition
Per serving: 323 calories; 8 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 62 mg cholesterol; 37 g carbohydrates; 26 g protein; 4 g fiber; 729 mg sodium; 456 mg potassium.

Bon appétit!

Recipe and Photo Credit: Eating Well

Summer Berry Pie

For this week's Snack Sunday edition, we're featuring a delicious Summer Berry Pie and what better way to celebrate the last day of National Blueberry Month!


Ingredients
2 1/2 cups flour, divided
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
3 cups (about 3/4 pound) blackberries
3 cups (about 3/4 pound) raspberries
2 cups (about 1/2 pound) blueberries
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon raw or turbinado sugar, divided
Zest of 1 large orange or lemon
1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream

Method Put 2 cups of the flour, granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse briefly to combine. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. (Alternatively, cut butter in by hand with two table knives.) Add 1/4 cup ice-cold water and pulse, or mix by hand with a fork, just until dough begins to come together. Form dough into two 4-inch discs, cover and chill until firm, about 2 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Put blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, 1/2 cup of the raw sugar, remaining 1/2 cup flour, zest and a pinch of salt in a large bowl and mash together gently until well combined and juicy but still chunky; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one piece of dough into a 10-inch circle and gently transfer to an 8-inch pie pan. Transfer berry mixture to pie pan; set aside.

Roll out remaining dough as you did the first piece and transfer to pie pan, gently draping it over the berry filling. Firmly press the edges together then trim away excess dough. Pinch or crimp edges as desired and cut 3 slits in the top of the pie to allow steam to escape. Brush crust with milk and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon raw sugar then bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 1 hour. Set aside to let cool completely then serve.

NutritionPer serving (1 piece/about 6oz/178g-wt.): 330 calories (130 from fat), 15g total fat, 9g saturated fat, 35mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 49g total carbohydrate (6g dietary fiber, 18g sugar), 5g protein

Check out more Blueberry recipes here.

Credits: Whole Foods Market

Everything A Girl Needs to Know About Bone Health & More!

It is never too early to start worrying about bone health. Your peak bone-making years are in your childhood and teen years. If you do not make enough bone as a kid, your risk for a bone disease called osteoporosis goes up. And, while not common, a young woman can get osteoporosis. Having good eating and exercise habits now will help you to have strong, healthy bones throughout your life. A poor diet and not enough physical activity as a teen can cause you to have weaker bones as an adult. This not only makes it easier to get osteoporosis, it can hurt the body's ability to heal right after an injury. Getting enough calcium and vitamin D and doing enough of the right type of physical activity (called "bone-strengthening activity") can help protect your bones. [Read more here]

Be sure to check out one of our community partners Best Bones Forever! a national bone health campaign aimed at helping girls build stronger bones for life. Visit them at www.bestbonesforever.gov

Photo Credit: Best Bones Forever!

Snack Sunday's Is Back!!

Maple Yogurt Fruit Dip



This delicious dip puts a spin on the fruit that your children regularly eat. Yum! This dip goes with everything from apples to strawberries, grapes to apricots and so much more.





Ingredients:
•1/2 cup organic plain yogurt
•2 tablespoons maple syrup
•1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

This is pretty simple. All you have to do is mix all three ingredients together and voila! you have Maple Yogurt Fruit Dip to add some pizzazz to your fruit.

Enjoy!

-Jane Marie

Read more: http://healthychild.org/live-healthy/recipe-comments/maple_yogurt_fruit_dip/#ixzz1T2jrqAPg

Credit: www.healthychildorg.com

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-Jane Marie