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ReciMeals are designed to be complete meals that need only be accompanied by a beverage, and sometimes a side salad or slice of bread. A ReciMeal provides significant amounts of at least three of the five MyPyramid food groups: about 1/2 cup of fruits, 1/2 cup of vegetables,
1 ounce equivalent of grain foods, 2 ounces or the equivalent of lean meat or beans or 1 cup or the equivalent of milk per recipe serving.
A classic French dish, choucroute garni is simply "garnished sauerkraut" - topped with ham, pork or sausage and boiled potatoes. As a French dish, it's served with crusty French bread.
And did you know, sauerkraut (made of cabbage) is another way to fit vegetables into your meal?
Ingredients:
Vegetable oil spray
1 1/2 pounds lean boneless pork, cut into six pieces
1 can (15 ounces) sauerkraut
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium apple, sliced
1 bay leaf
2 to 3 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 cup dry white wine
1 can (15 ounces) whole-new potatoes, drained
Parsley for garnish
6 slices crusty French bread
Preparation Time: Approximately 20 minutes
Cooking Time: Approximately 50 minutes
Preparation:
Coat a large, non-stick skillet with vegetable oil spray; brown pork on both sides, for about two minutes. Drain any fat.
Layer sauerkraut, onion and apple. Add bay leaf and caraway seeds. Pour wine over top. Cover; turn heat to simmer. Cook for about 40 minutes.
Add potatoes. Simmer covered for about 10 more minutes.
To serve arrange sauerkraut topped with pork and potatoes on a platter. Garnish with parsley. Serve with French bread.
Servings: 6
Nutrition Information Per Serving:
Calories 360; Total fat 5g; Saturated fat 1.5g;
Cholesterol 75mg; Sodium 830mg; Carbohydrate 42g; Fiber 4g; Protein 28g; Vitamin A 2%DV*; Vitamin C 15%DV; Calcium 4%DV; Iron 20%DV; Folate 16%DV; Potassium 20%DV
Per serving, this dish provides from MyPyramid: About 1 cup Vegetable Group; 1/4 cup Fruit Group; 1 ounce Grains Group; 4 ounces Meat and Beans Group
**Daily Value
Back to School
With the start of a new school year comes the start of busy schedules parents and children. When time is tight, it can be all too easy to steer towards
stopping for that quick fast food for snacks and meals. We have some great food ideas that are fun, healthy and easy for you and your child to create for when those
"need to eat in a hurry" times hit!
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