Zone-Friendly Foods You Should Try

Three New Foods to Try

When it comes to your diet, variety is always something to strive for. It keeps you from getting bored with any one kind of food, and allows you to maximize the number of nutrients you're consuming. To help you mix it up, here are a few foods from the Soy Zone book that you may not have tried. They could become new favorites!

• Soy nuts: Eaten like peanuts, they make an excellent snack.
• Edamame: Sold frozen in many supermarkets, these slightly sweet soy beans can be steamed while still in the pod. They also make a great snack.
• Tempeh: This fermented soybean cake, which is sold vacuum-packed like tofu but without the water, can be grilled or added raw to soups and casseroles.

Save Time With Precooked Chicken Breasts

Using pre-roasted chicken breasts can save at least 30 minutes when you're preparing dinner. They cost a little more, but this shortcut ensures that you can make a Zone-balanced, home-cooked meal any night of the week.

To help you experiment with quick chicken dishes, try this delicious Zone Diet favorite:

Baked Chili Chicken Rellenos With Corn Tortilla
Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients
10 ounces chopped frozen peppers
1 1⁄2 cups frozen onion, chopped
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
2/3 cup precooked chicken breast
2 tablespoons light sour cream
1 cup canned black beans
1 teaspoon Cajun spices
1⁄2 cup liquid egg-white product
3 1⁄2 slices low-fat sharp cheddar, cut into strips
2 corn tortillas, cut into 2-inch strips
12 olives

Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8- or 9-inch baking dish with olive oil cooking spray.
2. Spray a nonstick skillet with olive oil cooking spray. Over medium heat, sauté the peppers and onions with kosher salt and pepper until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken, sour cream, black beans, olives, and Cajun spices and cook for 1 minute. Place this mixture evenly in the baking dish. Pour the egg product on top and bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla strips are golden.

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