10
position of the Toaster Oven Broiler and set to 400°F on the Bake setting and
toast for about 3 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned . Reserve .
Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F .
3 . Lightly coat a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray . Reserve .
4 . Put the flours, baking soda, salt, sugar, cinnamon, chocolate chips and
cooled, toasted walnuts into a small bowl . Stir to combine; reserve .
5 . Put the butter, eggs, vanilla, bananas and yogurt/sour cream into a large
mixing bowl . Whisk together, or use a hand or stand mixer with the beater/
paddle attachments, until completely combined so that there are no lumps .
Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined . Pour batter into the
prepared loaf pan .
6 . Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 to 50 minutes, or until a cake tester
comes out clean .
Nutritional information per serving (based on 12 servings):
Calories 303 (45% from fat) • carb. 37g • pro. 6g • fat 16g
•
sat. fat 6g • chol. 51mg • sod. 227mg • calc. 27mg • fiber 3g
Eggplant & Tomato Bruschetta
A quick and impressive appetizer . These will go quickly, so be prepared to make a
second batch!
Makes 12 bruschetta
½
small to medium eggplant (about 6 ounces), cut into ½ inch dice
1
garlic clove, finely chopped
3
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
¼
teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
½
cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1
tablespoon fresh basil, thinly sliced (chiffonade)
12
slices (½-inch thick) French bread
Shaved Parmesan, for garnish
1 . Line the baking pan with aluminum foil .
2 . Toss the eggplant and garlic with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper .
Spread into a thin layer on the prepared baking pan . Put the pan in the upper
position in the Toaster Oven Broiler and set to 350°F on the Bake setting .
Bake until the eggplant is soft, about 10 minutes . Add the tomatoes and basil
and toss to combine . Reserve .
3 . Brush one side of each slice of bread with the remaining olive oil . Insert the
rack in the upper position and place prepared bread on rack . Set to broil on
the Broil setting for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly toasted .
4 . Arrange the toasted bread on a serving platter and divide the eggplant-tomato
mixture on top of each slice . Top with the shaved Parmesan .
Nutritional information per brushetta:
Calories 36 (85% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 0g • fat 4g
•
sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 55mg • calc. 2mg • fiber 1g
Quick Cheese Nachos
The great thing about this recipe is that you can make it as extravagant or as
simple as you want – add some guacamole or salsa, gourmet cheeses or keep it
as is for a casual appetizer . Either way,h it is sure to keep the family satisfied .
Makes six servings
50
tortilla chips (this is an estimate; you need enough to cover the
bottom of the baking tray, but can have more or less depending
on how many mouths you need to feed)
²∕³
cup refried beans (about ½ can)
1
jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
2
green onions, thinly sliced
2
scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
½
cup sliced black olives (these can be purchased pre-sliced in a
can. Be sure to drain them first)
1
cup shredded Cheddar (about 3 to 4 ounces)
