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Zucchini Lasagna

Source: Stay Young At Heart

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Zucchini Lasagna
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, combine â…› cup mozzarella cheese and 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses with the cottage cheese. Mix well and set aside.
  4. Combine the tomato sauce with the basil, oregano, onion, garlic, and black pepper.
  5. Spread a thin layer of the sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. Add a third of the noodles in a single layer. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture on top. Add a layer of zucchini.
  6. Repeat layering: Add a thin coating of sauce. Top with noodles, sauce, and reserved cheese mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Cut into 6 portions.
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Chicken Salad

Source: Stay Young At Heart

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Chicken Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Bake chicken, cut into cubes, and refrigerate.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients. Add chilled chicken, and mix well.
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Summer Vegetable Spaghetti

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Summer Vegetable Spaghetti
Instructions
  1. Combine first 10 ingredients in a large saucepan; cook for 10 minutes, then stir in the tomato paste. Cover and cook gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  2. Cook spaghetti in unsalted water according to package directions. Drain well.
  3. Serve sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
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Tuna Salad

Source: Stay Young At Heart

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

https://healthyeating.nhlbi.nih.gov

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Tuna Salad
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Rinse and drain tuna for 5 minutes. Break apart with a fork.
  2. Add celery, onions, and mayonnaise, and mix well.
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Peanut Butter Hummus

Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Peanut Butter Hummus
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 ºF.
  2. To prepare the hummus, combine all ingredients for the dip and mix them in a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth.
  3. prepare the chips, toss the pita triangles with the olive oil, garlic, and pepper.
  4. Bake chips on a baking sheet in a 400 ºF oven for 10 minutes, or until crispy. 5 Arrange pita chips on a platter, and serve with the hummus.
  5. Arrange pita chips on a platter, and serve with the hummus.
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Turkey Pinwheels

Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

https://healthyeating.nhlbi.nih.gov

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Turkey Pinwheels
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings
Instructions
  1. Remove the crusts from the bread and flatten each slice with a rolling pin.
  2. Combine mayonnaise and mustard. Spread about ½ tablespoon on each bread slice.
  3. Arrange cucumbers and red peppers evenly on each slice of bread, and top with ½ ounce turkey.
  4. Roll each slice into a log, and cut each log into four pieces with a sharp knife. Serve immediately, or refrigerate logs until ready to serve (cut prior to serving).
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Southwestern Beef Roll-Ups

Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Southwestern Beef Roll-Ups
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings
Instructions
  1. Combine ingredients for the spread. Mix well.
  2. Spread about 1 teaspoon of spread on each tortilla.
  3. Top each tortilla with one lettuce leaf and 1 ounce roast beef (about two slices). 5 Serve with a side of Tangy Salsa.
  4. Fold sides in, and roll.
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Fruit Skewers With Yogurt Dip

Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Fruit Skewers With Yogurt Dip
Instructions
  1. Thread two strawberry halves, two pineapple chunks, two blackberries, and one tangerine segment on each skewer.
  2. To prepare the dip, puree strawberries in a blender or food processor. Add yogurt, vanilla, and honey, and mix well.
  3. Serve two skewers with yogurt dip on the side.
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Make-Your-Own Snack Mix

Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Make-Your-Own Snack Mix
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients, and toss well.
  2. Serve immediately, or store for later snacking.
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Bruschetta

Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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