12400 heart healthy appetizers and snacks Recipes

heart healthy pumpkin and black bean soup, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, finely chopped, fat free chicken stock, diced tomatoes in juice, black beans, drained, pumpkin puree, light cream, curry powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, coarse salt, fresh chives for garnish

bisquick baking mix (i use heart healthy type, see note below), sugar, lemon zest , if available, blueberries, egg, milk, lemon juice, sugar

bisquick heart smart mix, rolled oats, soymilk, canned pumpkin, cinnamon (to taste), stevia (to taste) or artificial sweetener (to taste), raisins (mini box)

lovely butternut squash soup with caramelized onions and apples, heart-healthy recipe ), ribs of celery,chopped, carrot,peeled and chopped, olive oil, butternut squash,peeled and seeded, garlic,minced, fresh oregano,chopped, water , more maybe needed, salt and pepper to taste (if desired), curry powder (more or less to taste), onion,large dice, granny smith apple,peeled and cored large dice, non-fat yogurt (optional), fresh dill,washed (optional), green onions (optional), in a soup pot , saute the onion, celery and carrot in the oil over medium heat until the onion is golden, about 5 to 6 minutes., add the squash and garlic cooking 5 minutes, stirring., add the oregano and stock and simmer about 15 minutes or until the veggies are soft., while the soup is cooking , place a saute pan at medium-high heat with 1/2 tsp of olive oil and saute the diced onions., cut the apple into a large dice and when the onions are golden, add to the pan, toss sauteing 2 to 3 minutes., add the curry and cook 1 minute. remove from the heat, add the dill (optional) and set aside., place all of the cooked veggies (except the curried onions and apple mix) and liquid from the pot in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. more stock may be needed to adjust consistency., return to the soup pot and add the curried onion and apple. simmer for 2 minutes. season to taste and adjust consistency. serve hot or chilled., garnish with a dollop of yogurt and a sprig of fresh dill or onion tops.

celery stalks, finely chopped, marinated artichoke hearts*, drained and quartered, fresh cucumber, thinly sliced, or chopped, fresh tomatoes , bottoms removed, tomatoes chopped, handful chopped fresh parsely leaves, recipe red wine vinaigrette, red wine vinegar, dried dill, salt and pepper to taste, olive oil

hearts of palm, drained and chopped, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, chopped green onion, sour cream, mayonnaise

hearts of palm, drained and sliced, dry italian-style salad dressing mix, white wine or champagne vinegar, water, olive oil, green olives, sliced, sliced black olives, bacon bits

hearts of palm stalks, drained capers, half cup olive oil, goat cheese crumbled, rising sun raspberry drizzle, salt and pepper (optional)

bisquick , heart smart mix, milk , fat-free, egg beaters , fat-free

ground chicken, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, garlic cloves, minced, cooking onion, chopped, red pepper, chopped, green pepper, chopped, stalks celery, chopped (hearts), chili powder, fresh ground pepper, nonfat chicken broth or 1/4 cup water, crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

heart romaine lettuce, shredded, picked flat-leaf parsley leaves (pick the greens of half a bundle from produce department), hearts of palm, drained, prosciutto, quartered artichoke hearts in water, drained, pecorino romano or asiago, balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, salt and pepper

appetizer bread, grated cheddar cheese or an italian mix, mayonnaise, italian herb seasoning, green onions, finely chopped, french bread , halved lengthwise or i always use a fresh deli garlic-spread bread instead, parmesan cheese

hearts romaine lettuce, chopped, hearts of palm, drained and sliced 1-inch thick on a bias, artichoke hearts in water, drained and quartered, orange marmalade, lemon, juiced, dijon mustard, salt and freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, sliced almonds, toasted

hearts of romaine, chopped, grape tomatoes, hearts of palm, rinsed, drained, and sliced, quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained, sliced cucumber (about 1 medium), sliced red onion (about 1/2 medium), crumbled feta cheese, fat-free red wine vinaigrette, freshly ground black pepper (optional)

hearts of palm, drained and sliced, artichoke hearts, cooked shrimp-tails removed, dry italian-style salad dressing mix, white wine or champagne vinegar, water, olive oil, green olives, sliced, sliced black olives, bacon bits

hearts of palm , cut into 1/4-inch slices, organic watercress, precooked dungeness crabmeat, coarsely chopped cilantro, julienned basil, julienned mint, kosher salt, freshly ground white pepper, ruby red grapefruit, peel and pith removed, segmented, segments cut into 4 pieces each, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, kosher salt, freshly ground white pepper