Parents – September 2019

CUSTOMIZABLE

KID FOOD

Please both simple

and sophisticated tastes

with just one prep

session. All four of these

easy recipes offer

two tasty variations.

You can choose from

a flavorful—yet

familiar—option for

the kiddos and a

more adventurous

alternative for you.

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Caprese Sandwich

Sticks

Starting with 4 slices of

whole-wheat bread,

brush one side of each

slice with olive oil. Heat

medium-size skillet over

medium. Add a slice

of bread, oiled side

down, and top with

¼ cup shredded fresh

mozzarella cheese and

2 tsp. chopped fresh

basil. Then top with

another slice of bread,

oiled side up. Cook until

golden, about 2 minutes,

then turn to cook other

side. Repeat the steps

to make a second

sandwich. Slice each

sandwich into sticks.

Serve with marinara

sauce for dipping.

NUTRITION PER SERVING

(2 servings) 392 calories;

16g protein; 16g fat (5g sat.

fat); 45g carbs; 7g fiber;

11g sugar; 3mg iron; 289mg

calcium; 665mg sodium

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Chicken and

Apple Slaw

In a large bowl,

whisk together ¼ cup

mayonnaise, 2 Tbs. olive

oil, 1 Tbs. apple-cider

vinegar, 1 tsp. honey,

1/2 tsp. celery seed,

1/2 tsp. kosher salt, and

¼ tsp. pepper.

Add 4 cups coleslaw

mix, 1 ¼ cups shredded

chicken, 1/2 tart apple,

cut into matchsticks,

1 green onion, chopped,

and 2 Tbs. finely

chopped parsley, if

desired. Toss to coat.

Refrigerate or keep cool

until ready to eat.

NUTRITION PER SERVING

(4 servings) 273 calories;

14g protein; 20g fat (3g sat.

fat); 8g carbs; 2g fiber; 6g

sugar; 1mg iron; 43mg

calcium; 283mg sodium

FOR YOU

Add 1 Tbs. chopped

roasted bell

pepper and 2 slices

prosciutto to

the sammie

before cooking.

Sprinkle slices of pickled

jalapeño pepper

and toasted almonds

on your slaw

just before eating.

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PARENTS 72 SEPTEMBER 2019

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