Recipes for a healthy heart
Appetizers
Sweet and Spicy Snack Mix (Appetizer)
Instead of peanuts and pretzels, this Chex Mix version includes garbanzos and dried fruit. You not only increase the amount of fiber in the spicy snack mix, but also reduce the fat and sodium. (Serves 12)
Ginger-marinated Grilled Portobello Mushrooms (Appetizer)
This dish is wonderful because Portobello mushrooms are great for stuffing or grilling. They have a satisfying taste and texture with almost no fat or sodium.
Hummus (Appetizer)
This recipe works as a great substitute for that high calorie creamy dip. This heart healthy recipe is wonderful when paired with whole wheat pita chips or bread. Also try replacing the garbanzo beans with white, butter or lima beans.
