Turkey Sandwich With Herbed Farmer Cheese, Sprouts, and Tomato

July 7, 2009 at 10:15 pm (coarse kosher salt, cooked turkey, farmer cheese, fresh tomatoes, greek-style yogurt, lemon juice, no-cook, parsley, pepper, Quick Dishes, Sandwiches, sprouts, Summer, thyme leaves)

Makes 2

1/3 cup farmer cheese
3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt, preferably Greek
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3/4 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
4 slices (1/2 inch thick) whole-grain bread
1/2 cup sprouts, such as clover and garbanzo
5 ounces sliced roast turkey
1/2 medium tomato, thickly sliced
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1. Stir cheese and yogurt in a small bowl until smooth. in lemon juice and herbs. Season with salt and pepper; stir. Cheese spread can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 week.

2. Spread one side of each bread slice with cheese spread, dividing evenly. Divide sprouts, turkey, and tomato among 2 slices. Season with pepper. Top with remaining slices. Cut in half; serve.

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Strawberry Shortcake

June 12, 2009 at 10:52 am (all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, butter, Desserts, granulated sugar, greek-style yogurt, oven, Spring, strawberries, Summer, vanilla, whole wheat flour)

Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
6 servings.

1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 C + 3 T sugar, divided
2 containers (6 oz each) fat-free Greek-style yogurt, divided
1 C + 2 T all-purpose flour
1/4 C + 2 T whole wheat flour
2 1/4 t baking powder
1/4 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
3 T chilled unsalted butter, cut in 1/4″ pieces
1/4 t vanilla extract
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1. Position rack in middle of oven and heat to 425 degrees. Toss strawberries with 3 T of the sugar in medium bowl. Let stand 30 minutes. Whisk 1 container of the yogurt (3/4 C) and 1 T of the remaining sugar in small bowl. Cover and chill.

2. Whisk flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and remaining 3 T sugar in large bowl while berries stand. Rub butter into flours with pastry cutter or fingertips to form a coarse meal. Add vanilla extract and remaining container of yogurt and mix well with fork (dough will be very shaggy). Press dough together with fingers until well combined. Pat out to a generous 1/2″ thick on lightly floured surface. Cut out 6 biscuits with a 3″ biscuit cutter, patting out scraps as necessary.

3. Put rounds on baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.

4. Split warm biscuits in half with fork. For each serving, place bottom half on plate, add about 1/2 C of berries, top with other biscuit half, and dab a generous 2 T of yogurt on top.

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Pitas with Tzatziki

March 25, 2008 at 7:55 pm (cucumbers, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, Greek, greek-style yogurt, kosher salt, lemon juice, no-cook, pita bread, red pepper (cayenne), Side dish, stovetop)

Pitas with Tzatziki
by Prevention

Time: 15 minutes + chilling time
Servings: 6

2 cups low-fat plain Greek-style yogurt
1 cup peeled, grated cucumber, spun dry in salad spinner
4 cloves garlic, grated
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
6 large whole wheat pitas (6″ – 7″ diameter)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1. Mix together yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Chill, covered, 1 hour.

2. Brush both sides of pitas lightly with oil. Heat in batches in large skillet over medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and puffed. Serve pitas with tzatziki and souvlaki.

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Apricots with Yogurt and Honey

March 23, 2008 at 5:05 pm (7 ingredients or less, apples, apricots, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, Breakfast, Desserts, greek-style yogurt, honey, no-cook, peaches, pears, pineapple, raspberries, strawberries, vanilla)

Apricots with Yogurt and Honey
by Prevention

Any seasonal fruit would work here.

1 cup low-fat plain Greek-style yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
9 fresh apricots, halved lengthwise
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Whisk together yogurt, honey and vanilla extract in small bowl. Spoon over apricots and serve.

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