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Turkish Salad

Jamie Geller shows how to make this healthy Middle Eastern classic dip in a matter of minutes. Sponsored by StartFresh.com

Published: February 21, 2009
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Turkish Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Yield: 8 servings

1 onion, chopped or 1 (10oz) bag frozen chopped onions, thawed
1 teaspoon prepared crushed garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil or Cooking Spray
2 green bell peppers, seeded, veins removed, diced, or 1 (10-ounce) bag
stir-fry peppers, defrosted
2 jalapeño hot pepper rings (from a jar)
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
Start Fresh Sugar Free Egg Kichel (optional)

1. In 10-inch skillet, sauté onion and garlic in oil or spray over medium heat for 2 minutes.
2. Add peppers, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Chill in refrigerator 1 hour before serving with egg kichel, if desired.

Tip
Add sautéed zucchini and eggplant and you have a ratatouille. Serve it warm as a deliciously thick and flavorful side dish.

Values below based on use of cooking spray.

NUTRITION FACTS

Amount Per Serving
Calories 29 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium182mg8%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Dietary Fiber1g5%
Sugars4g 
Protein1g 
Vitamin A10% 
Vitamin C34% 
Calcium2% 
Iron2% 

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Wesley Kosher Supermarket donated all the groceries for this episode.
Wesley Kosher Supermarket.
455 Rt. 306
Monsey, NY
Phone: 845.364.7217


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(1) Carmen Maria, March 1, 2009 1:22 PM

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Can you give me healthy recipes for diabetic 2, high cholesterol and high preasure? Thankyou very much.

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Jamie Geller was “The Bride Who Knew Nothing” – until she found her niche as everybody’s favorite kosher cook next door. She is the author of the best-selling Quick & Kosher cookbook series and creator of the Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller magazine. Join Jamie and the world’s largest kosher food community on joyofkosher.com to discover 5,000 FREE kosher recipes, inspiring menu ideas, how-to videos, and more! Follow more of Jamie’s Quick & Kosher cooking adventures on Twitter @JoyofKosher and on facebook.com/joyofkosher.

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