Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries Recipe

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

SERVES 6
SERVING SIZE: 2 dipped strawberries
PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes
COOKING TIME: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 12 large strawberries
• (with long stems, if possible)
• 2 oz dark chocolate chips
• 2 tsp unsalted butter
• 2 tsp chili powder, hot or mild Waxed paper

Directions:

1. Wash and pat dry the strawberries; set aside.
2. Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler over medium heat until the chocolate melts and is smooth. Whisk in the chili powder.
3. Dip the bottom half of each strawberry into the chocolate mixture and swirl to coat. Place the strawberries on a sheet of waxed paper to dry. Discard the remaining ¼ cup chocolate sauce, or store it in an airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator.

Per Serving: Calories 60, Total Fat 3.5 g (Sat. Fat 1.9 g), Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Potassium 95 mg, Total Carbohydrate 8 g (Fiber 1 g, Sugars 6 g), Protein 1 g, Phosphorus 20 mg
Choices: Carbohydrate 0.5, Fat 0.5

Smoky White Beans and Spinach Recipe

Smoky White Beans and Spinach

SERVES 6
SERVING SIZE: 1 cup
PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes
COOKING TIME: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 (14.5-oz) can ire-roasted chopped tomatoes
• 1 (15-oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 10 oz baby spinach leaves, stems removed
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and smoked paprika and sauté for 1 minute.
2. Add the white wine and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the beans and cook for 5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until it is wilted. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and pepper and serve.

Per Serving: Calories 120, Total Fat 2 g (Sat. Fat 0.3 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Potassium 650 mg, Total Carbohydrate 19 g, (Fiber 5 g, Sugars 4 g), Protein 6 g, Phosphorus 110 mg
Choices: Starch 0.5, Nonstarchy Vegetable 2, Fat 0.5