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Grapes and Grains

Source: Cool Fuel Cookbook for Kids
Recipe courtesy of Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH)

Serves: 4

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables per Serving: ˝

2 tablespoons Olive oil or other vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 cups cooked barley (do not overcook)
1 ˝ cups seedless or halved, seeded grapes
˝ cup sliced celery
Ľ 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.

Nutrition per Serving Exchanges Carb Choices

Calories 247 3 meat           n/a

Fat, total 8.2 g 1 fat

Fat, saturated          1.2 g            3 bread

% of Calories            28%

   from Fat

Carbohydrates 42 g

Protein 4 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Dietary Fiber 8 g

Sodium 89 mg