Daily Dish for Tuesday, September 15th 2020

Kid friendly lunch, some new items for you to try, make sure you connect with the Dietitian for Breakfast and Dinner and Snacks for tomorrow. This is a lighter lunch so I want to make sure you are okay with food.

Parmesan Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, melted

• 1 cup panko bread crumbs

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

• Marinara sauce, optional

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Directions

• Place butter in a shallow bowl. Combine the bread crumbs, cheese and salt in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in crumbs.

• Place in a single layer on two 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. Serve with marinara sauce if desired. Freeze option: Cool chicken nuggets. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place on a baking sheet and reheat in a preheated 375° oven 7-12 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts 6 nuggets (calculated without marinara): 191 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 309mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein.

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Easy Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 medium butternut squash (3 pounds), peeled and cubed

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon onion flakes

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

• Optional: Additional heavy whipping cream and crispy sage leaves

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Directions

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

• Stir in squash, broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until squash is tender. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Add cream; cook and stir until heated through. If desired, garnish with additional heavy whipping cream and crispy sage.

Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 157 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 3g protein.

Bacon Caprese Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices

• 3 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices

• 1-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach

• 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

• 1/2 cup minced fresh basil

• 2 green onions, chopped

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon onion flakes

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• Arrange cheese, tomatoes and spinach on a large serving platter; top with bacon, basil and green onions. Just before serving, drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 225 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.

Makeover Fruit Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

• GLAZE:

• 5 teaspoons cornstarch

• 1-1/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• TOPPINGS:

• 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese

• 1/3 cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 cups halved fresh strawberries

• 1 cup fresh blueberries

• 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

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• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake until very lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

• In a small saucepan, mix glaze ingredients until smooth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly.

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over crust. Top with berries and mandarin oranges. Drizzle with glaze. Refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts 1 slice: 170 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1/2 fruit.

Sparkling Citrus Quencher

Ingredients

• 2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled

• 3/4 cup limeade concentrate

• 1/2 cup orange juice

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Directions

• In a large pitcher, combine all ingredients. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts 1-1/4 cups: 162 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.