Broken vermicelli and onion brown in olive oil, then simmer with long-grain rice, chicken broth, water, white pepper and a bay leaf before a sprinkle of parmesan. Six two-thirds-cup servings at 208 calories each, from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
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Grain Side Dish
Pesto Baked Polenta
Instant whole-grain cornmeal stirred with shredded Parmesan and pesto, set firm in a pie pan, then baked and cut into eight wedges. About 10 minutes of prep and 162 calories a wedge, from the NHLBI.
Grain Side Dish
Orange Couscous With Almonds, Raisins, and Mint
An NHLBI Keep the Beat side dish: whole-wheat couscous steamed in chicken broth with raisins, then tossed with mint, toasted almonds and orange zest. Four servings at 141 calories and 4 g fiber; the recipe suggests older children can make it themselves.
Grain Side Dish
Healthy Eating Recipes: Kasha With Bell Pepper Confetti
Kasha simmered in low-sodium chicken broth with onion and red, green and yellow bell peppers, seasoned with oregano, salt and black pepper. Four half-cup servings run 144 calories with 4 grams of fiber, from the NHLBI's Deliciously Healthy Dinners.
Grain Side Dish
Healthy Eating Recipes: Good-for-You Cornbread
A lighter cornbread from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, made with low-fat buttermilk, one egg and soft tub margarine. Bakes in 20 to 25 minutes and cuts into 10 squares at 178 calories and 6 grams of fat each.
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Healthy Eating Recipes: Couscous With Carrots, Walnuts, and Raisins
A quick side dish of couscous toasted with olive oil, walnuts and pumpkin pie spice, then steamed with raisins and shredded carrots. Four servings at 218 calories each, from the NHLBI's Deliciously Healthy Dinners.
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