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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Chinese Take Out Lemon Chicken

1 Tbsp. oil 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 pkg. (6 oz.) snow peas (about 2 cups), trimmed 1 small red pepper, cut into strips 1 pkg. (0.3 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Sugar Free Gelatin 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing 2 cloves garlic, minced Make It


HEAT oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 min. or until done, stirring occasionally. Add snow peas and peppers; cook and stir 2 min.

MIX dry gelatin mix and cornstarch in small bowl. Add broth, dressing and garlic; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Add to skillet. Reduce heat to medium; cook 3 min. or until sauce is thickened, stirring frequently.

SERVE over hot cooked rice, if desired.

Calories 230 Total fat 8 g Saturated fat 1.5 g Cholesterol 65 mg Sodium 290 mg Carbohydrate 7 g Dietary fiber 2 g Sugars 2 g Protein 28 g Vitamin A 15 %DV Vitamin C 50 %DV Calcium 4 %DV Iron 10 %DV Healthy Living InformationLow calorieGood source of vitamin A or CDiet Exchange1 Vegetable + 4 Meat (L)Nutrition BonusA great alternative to takeout, this tasty main dish is an excellent source of vitamin C from the combination of pea pods and red peppers. Carb Choices: 1/2

Creamy Lemon Squares

20 Reduced Fat NILLA Wafers, finely crushed (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cold margarine
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
 2 eggs
2 Tbsp. flour
3 Tbsp. lemon zest, divided
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
 1/4 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
2 tsp. powdered sugar

HEAT oven to 350ºF.


LINE 8-inch square pan with foil. Mix wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup flour and brown sugar in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 min.

BEAT Neufchatel and granulated sugar with mixer until well blended. Add eggs and 2 Tbsp. flour; mix well. Blend in 1 Tbsp. zest, juice and baking powder; pour over crust.

BAKE 25 to 28 min. or until center is set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and remaining zest before serving.

Kraft Kitchens TipsSubstituteSubstitute 1 Tbsp. each lemon, lime and orange zest for the 3 Tbsp. lemon zest. Note from the Kraft KitchensFor a softer crust, reduce the crust baking time from 15 min. to 5 min. NoteYou should get about 1 Tbsp. zest and 2 Tbsp. juice from 1 lemon.nutritional information per serving

Calories 170 Total fat 7 g Saturated fat 2.5 g Cholesterol 35 mg Sodium 130 mg Carbohydrate 25 g Dietary fiber 0 g Sugars 18 g Protein 3 g Vitamin A 6 %DV Vitamin C 2 %DV Calcium 2 %DV Iron 4 %DV Healthy Living InformationLow sodium

Carb Choices: 1-1/2Diet Exchange  You'd never guess that this great-tasting version of a classic dessert is made with better-for-you products and can fit into your healthful eating plan.