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American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, 4th edition

Delicious Recipes to Help Lower Your Cholesterol

Part of American Heart Association

Author American Heart Association
Ebook
Harmony/Rodale | Harmony
On sale Apr 23, 2014 | 384 Pages | 978-0-553-41910-8
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Eat wisely, eat well.

The nation’s most trusted authority on heart-healthy living presents the fourth edition of this classic cookbook, with the most up-to-date information on heart health and nutrition—including the effects of saturated and trans fats and cholesterol—and 50 exciting new recipes.

American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook offers more than 200 delicious, easy-to-prepare dishes, including:

•Fresh Basil and Kalamata Hummus
•Elegant Beef Tenderloin
•Tilapia Tacos with Fresh Salsa
•Garlic Chicken Fillets in Balsamic Vinegar
•Peppery Beef with Blue Cheese Sauce
•Thai Coconut Curry with Vegetables
•Sweet Potatoes in Creamy Cinnamon Sauce
•Pumpkin-Pie Coffeecake
•Streusel-Topped Blueberry Bars
•Key Lime Tart with Tropical Fruit

The perfect companion for today’s healthy cook, this indispensable cookbook will help you put delicious food on the table and make the best choices for your heart’s health.
Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chicken
Serves 8


Effortless meals like this one are perfect for serving either guests or family members.

   • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
   • 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
   • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
   • 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
   • 1 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
   • 1 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
   • 1 2.25-ounce can sliced black olives, drained
   • 1/2 teaspoon salt
   • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
   • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)


Discard all visible fat from the chicken. Sprinkle both sides with the basil and oregano. Put the chicken in a 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker.

Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.
Copyright © 2008 by American Heart Association. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
The American Heart Association is the nation’s premier authority on heart health. Its bestselling library of cookbooks and guides includes American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook; The New American Heart Association Cookbook; American Heart Association No-Fad Diet; American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook; American Heart Association Meals in Minutes Cookbook; American Heart Association Low-Calorie Cookbook; and American Heart Association Quick & Easy Cookbook. View titles by American Heart Association

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Eat wisely, eat well.

The nation’s most trusted authority on heart-healthy living presents the fourth edition of this classic cookbook, with the most up-to-date information on heart health and nutrition—including the effects of saturated and trans fats and cholesterol—and 50 exciting new recipes.

American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook offers more than 200 delicious, easy-to-prepare dishes, including:

•Fresh Basil and Kalamata Hummus
•Elegant Beef Tenderloin
•Tilapia Tacos with Fresh Salsa
•Garlic Chicken Fillets in Balsamic Vinegar
•Peppery Beef with Blue Cheese Sauce
•Thai Coconut Curry with Vegetables
•Sweet Potatoes in Creamy Cinnamon Sauce
•Pumpkin-Pie Coffeecake
•Streusel-Topped Blueberry Bars
•Key Lime Tart with Tropical Fruit

The perfect companion for today’s healthy cook, this indispensable cookbook will help you put delicious food on the table and make the best choices for your heart’s health.

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Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chicken
Serves 8


Effortless meals like this one are perfect for serving either guests or family members.

   • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
   • 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
   • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
   • 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
   • 1 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
   • 1 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
   • 1 2.25-ounce can sliced black olives, drained
   • 1/2 teaspoon salt
   • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
   • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)


Discard all visible fat from the chicken. Sprinkle both sides with the basil and oregano. Put the chicken in a 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker.

Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.
Copyright © 2008 by American Heart Association. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

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The American Heart Association is the nation’s premier authority on heart health. Its bestselling library of cookbooks and guides includes American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook; The New American Heart Association Cookbook; American Heart Association No-Fad Diet; American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook; American Heart Association Meals in Minutes Cookbook; American Heart Association Low-Calorie Cookbook; and American Heart Association Quick & Easy Cookbook. View titles by American Heart Association

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