Cheesy Sweet Pepper Burgers

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What You Need:

1 tsp olive oil
1 green bell pepper, sliced thin
1 sweet red bell pepper, sliced thin
1 sweet yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
1 onion, sliced thin
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
4 slices of mozzarella cheese
1/4 C of mustard
4 hard rolls, split and toasted
8 lettuce leaves
1 tomato, sliced thin

How to Make It:

Preheat the broiler.
Pour the oil into a skillet and place the skillet over medium heat.
Add all the peppers, onions and the garlic and sauté 5 minutes or until crisp tender.
Drizzle the vinegar over the vegetables and toss to coat.
Spread the mustard over the top of roll.
Spoon the vegetables over the bottom of each roll.
Place a slice of cheese over the vegetables.
Place the bottom of the rolls on a broiler pan.
Place the pan in the broiler and broil 4 inches from the heat for 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Top each sandwich with a couple slices of tomato and a lettuce leaf and cover with the top of the bun.

Makes 4 sandwiches

This tasty burger is great for those who are trying to cut back on their meat intake. The sautéed vegetables give it a low fat twist. For something a little different try a couple of fresh basil leaves on each sandwich instead of the lettuce leaves. You can also make a great sauce by mixing together 1/4 C of mayonnaise and 1/2 tsp of horseradish together and spreading it on the buns instead of the mustard.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 7 minutes
Total Time: approximately 22 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate amounts per serving)
Calories 278; Fat 10g; Saturated Fat 3g; Carbohydrates 39g; Protein 9g; Fiber 3g;
Cholesterol 13mg; Sodium 456mg

Mint and Veggie Salad

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mixedvegsakadWhat You Need:

1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen black eyed peas, cook as pkg. directs and drain well
1 (10 oz.) pkg. regular sweet peas, thawed
2 red onions, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 sweet yellow pepper, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1/2 C of olive oil
1/3 C white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1 C cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 lb. bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1/3 C of fresh mint, chopped

How to Make It:

Mix together the black eyed peas and sweet peas.
Add the onion, celery, yellow pepper and carrots mixing well.
In a small bowl whisk together the oil and vinegar until blended well.
Blend in the garlic, salt and pepper.
Pour the dressing evenly over the vegetables and toss to coat.
Tightly cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Remove the cover and toss again.
Spread the tomatoes over the top of the salad.
Before serving sprinkle the salad with the bacon and mint.

Makes 12 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Chill Time: approximately 4 hours
Total Time: approximately 4 hours 20 minutes

This brightly colored bit of the south will bring a touch of warmth to your Christmas buffet. Mix and match any vegetables in this salad until you get the right combination to suit your family tastes.