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Celebrating with apples
American Fitness, May-June, 2003 by D.K. Howe
Cinco de Mayo will be here before you know it. Why not celebrate with the following low-fat, apple-based recipes?
Apple Sangria Slush 1 cup applesauce (or a mixed fruit sauce, such as apples and peaches) 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate Juice of 1 lemon Honey (optional) 1 1/2 cups dry red wine Mix ingredients and freeze for two hours. Remove from freezer, stir and serve in goblets with a mint sprig and orange wedge. Makes 8 servings. Approximate Nutritional Analysis (per serving): calories 30, protein 0g, carbohydrates 7g, dietary fiber 0g, fat 0g, cholesterol 0mg, sodium 4mg, 0% calories from fat. Grilled Chicken with Crunchy Apple Salsa Salsa 2 cups apples, halved, cored and chopped 3/4 cup (1 large) Anaheim chili pepper, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup lime juice Salt and pepper to taste Combine salsa ingredients and mix well. Allow flavors to blend for about half an hour. Makes 3 cups. Marinade 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup apple juice 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts Combine marinade ingredients and pour over chicken breasts. Marinate for 20 to 30 minutes and drain. Grill chicken over medium-hot coals, turning once, until it tests done. Serve salsa over or alongside grilled chicken. Makes 4 servings. Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: calories 214, protein 41g, carbohydrates 20g, dietary fiber 2g, fat 4g, cholesterol 66mg, sodium 334mg, 17% calories from fat.
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