Chapter 15: Alluring Appetizers 239
1 In a medium bowl combine the chicken, carrots, green onion, garlic, soy sauce, pepper
flakes, and oil. Mix well.
2 Heat a nonstick medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken mixture
and sauté for 4 to 8 minutes or until chicken is done.
3 Place in a serving bowl. To make wraps, fill eat lettuce leaf with^1 ⁄ 8 of the chicken mixture
and fold the leaf around it.
Per serving: Calories 70 (From Fat 20); Fat 2g (Saturated 0g); Cholesterol 35mg; Sodium 60mg; Carbohydrate 1g
(Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 13g; Sugar 0g.No Double Dipping! Stirring Up
Salsas and Dips
Dips are easy to prepare and can be made up to a day or two in advance.
Commercially prepared dips are typically made with regular-fat mayonnaise
or sour cream and are very high calorie. You can make your own healthier
version that tastes just as good and may help you avoid dumping syndrome.
Just pair your homemade dips with a platter of fresh vegetables or whole-grain
crackers for dipping.1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast,
diced small(^1) ⁄ 4 cup shredded carrots
(^1) ⁄ 4 cup finely chopped green onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
(^1) ⁄ 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sesame oil
8 large lettuce leaves
Stage: Regular foods
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 4 to 8 minutes
Yield: 8 servings (2 ounces each)