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Grapes and Grains

From the Cool Fuel Cookbook for Kids

Source: Fruits & Veggies—More Matters™ recipes. It meets the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s strict nutrition guidelines as a healthy recipe.
Category: Side Dishes

Think Variety; Think Color: Yellow/Orange Green

Preparation time: 45 minutes or less plus refrigeration time

Serves: 4

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables per Serving: ½

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons Olive oil or other vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 cups cooked barley (do not overcook)
1 ½ cups seedless or halved, seeded grapes
½ cup sliced celery
¼ cup sliced green onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

In mixing bowl, whisk together oil, lemon and orange juices. Add barley, grapes, celery, and onions, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper; chill until serving time.

Each serving provides: An excellent source of fiber, and a good source of vitamin C.

From the Cool Fuel Cookbook for Kids

Credit: Recipe courtesy of Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH). This recipe meets PBH and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) nutrition standards that maintain fruits and vegetables as healthy foods.

Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 247 Carbohydrates: 42g
Total Fat: 8.2g Cholesterol: 0mg
Saturated Fat: 1.2g Dietary Fiber: 8g
% of Calories from Fat: 28%                
Sodium: 89mg
Protein: 4g  
 
 
 
 
 
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