FALAFEL DINNER LOAF

Dried fruit provides a marvelous sweet accent in this easy-to-make loaf. It’s also terrific served cold for summer dining.

4 servings

1 package (6 ounces) falafel mix

½ cup each: shredded zucchini, chopped mixed dried fruit

3 tablespoons each: coarsely chopped toasted pecans, thinly sliced green onion

2 eggs

¾ cup plain fat-free yogurt

1. Prepare falafel mix with water according to package directions; mix in remaining ingredients, except yogurt. Pack mixture into greased 7 × 4-inch loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees until set, about 30 minutes. Invert loaf onto serving plate; serve with yogurt.

Per Serving:

Calories: 311

% of calories from fat: 29

Fat (gm): 9.5

Saturated fat (gm): 1.1

Cholesterol (mg): 106.8

Sodium (mg): 603

Protein (gm): 12.9

Carbohydrate (gm): 38.3

Exchanges:

Milk: 0.0

Vegetable: 0.0

Fruit: 0.5

Bread: 2.0

Meat: 0.0

Fat: 2.0