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Harley’s Sweet Potato Melt
Harley Pasternak

Two servings

INGREDIENTS

2 large sweet potatoes
3⁄4 cup water-pack canned tuna, drained
1⁄2 cup nonfat mayonnaise
1⁄2 cup shredded part-skim-milk mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash roasted garlic
and onion seasoning
Lemon pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Microwave the sweet potatoes for 3 1/2 minutes each or until tender. Cut in half and set aside.

2. Preheat the broiler or toaster oven broiler to medium. In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, Mrs. Dash, and lemon pepper.

Place the tuna mixture on top of the sweet potato halves. Top with cheese and broil until the cheese has melted.

TIPS

Tuna also comes with different flavorings. Try smoked tuna or tuna teriyaki by Starkist Creations.

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Chicken Chow Mein
Harley Pasternak

Two servings

INGREDIENTS

6 ounces skinless, boneless chicken
breast, cut into strips
5 cups thinly sliced carrots
3 cups snow peas, stems removed
2 cups bean sprouts
Cooking oil spray
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1⁄2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. Coat a wok with cooking spray and heat the wok. Add the chicken strips and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the carrots, snow peas, bean sprouts, sesame seeds, and garlic powder. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the soy sauce and cook for 1 minute.

Ladle into shallow bowls and garnish with a few additional sesame seeds.

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Crunchy Celery Sticks with Roasted-Garlic Hummus and Smoked Turkey
Harley Pasternak

Two servings

INGREDIENTS

1 garlic clove, peeled
1 cup cooked garbanzo beans, drained
and rinsed
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 stalk celery, cut into thick sticks
3 ounces deli-style sliced fat-free turkey
1⁄2 teaspoon olive oil
Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried parsley

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 350°F. Wrap the garlic clove in foil and roast for 10 minutes. For the hummus, in a food processor, combine the roasted garlic, garbanzo beans, lemon juice, and olive oil. Pulse until a smooth paste forms. Season with salt and pepper. (If the hummus is too thick, add a little water until it reaches the desired consistency.)

Arrange the celery sticks and turkey slices on plates. Serve the hummus in a small bowl and garnish with dried parsley.

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