From today's South Beach (free edition) email newsletter:
Entertaining friends and loved ones presents certain challenges, from deciding on a menu to timing all of the elements on party day. Fortunately, you won't have to struggle with the food if you're following the South Beach DietŪ because the South Beach DietŪ emphasizes many party favorites, such as nuts, reduced-fat cheese, whole-grain crackers, and fruits and vegetables. Entrees are also a snap, since lean proteins (like skinless poultry, fish, and lean beef) are fine for all Phases of the program.
The South Beach DietŪ Parties & Holidays Cookbook makes it easier than ever to enjoy your favorite celebratory dishes while eating the South Beach DietŪ way. Along with nutritious and delicious menus for major holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's, you'll also find menus and recipes appropriate for any celebration throughout the year.
Here's a sample recipe from the book:
Couscous With Toasted Pistachios
Phase 2
Makes six 1/2-cup servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Buttery and slightly sweet, toasted pistachios team up well with couscous in this delicious side dish. The nuts also add significant nutritional value, as they are rich in fiber, thiamin, vitamin E, and iron.
1/3 cup shelled, unsalted pistachio nuts
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced red onion
1 1/4 cups whole-wheat couscous
1 3/4 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Heat oven to 275°F. Spread pistachios on a baking sheet and bake until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 8 minutes. Transfer nuts to a cutting board to cool. When cool, roughly chop nuts and set aside.
Heat oil in a medium nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, reduce heat to low, and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add couscous, stir to combine, and remove from heat.
Pour the boiling water over couscous, stir, cover, and let steam for 7 minutes. Remove cover and fluff couscous with a fork. Stir in pistachios, lemon juice, and salt. Season generously with pepper and serve hot.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
150 calories
6 g fat
0.5 g saturated fat
5 g protein
22 g carbohydrate
4 g fiber
100 mg sodium
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