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Mmmm....

Apple Barley Pilaf

2 Tbsp. margarine
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 large Fuji apples, cored and finely chopped
1/2 cup uncooked barley
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup golden raisins

In large skillet with tight-fitting lid, melt margarine over medium heat. Add onion and barley; cook, stirring until golden. Add broth, raisins and thyme to barley mixture. Heat to boil; reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook 40 to 45 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fold apples and parsley into barley mixture; cook 5 minutes and serve. Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories, 241; Fat, 7 g; Cholesterol, 0 mg; Fiber, 6 g; Sodium, 87 mg; Percent calories from Fat, 25%.
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Alton Brown's Frittatta (YUM!!!, my personal substitutions in parentheses)

Ingredients
6 eggs, beaten (egg substitute)
1-ounce Parmesan, grated (soy parm)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon butter (evoo or margarine)
1/2 cup chopped roasted asparagus
1/2 cup chopped country ham (canadian bacon)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves

Directions
Preheat oven to broil setting.

In medium size bowl, using a fork, blend together eggs, Parmesan, pepper, and salt. Heat 12-inch non-stick, oven safe saute pan over medium high heat. Add butter to pan and melt. Add asparagus and ham to pan and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour egg mixture into pan and stir with rubber spatula. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until the egg mixture has set on the bottom and begins to set up on top. Sprinkle with parsley.

Place pan into oven and broil for 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly browned and fluffy. Remove from pan and cut into 6 servings. Serve immediately.