At the GREEN RIVER HEART INSTITUTE, we want your heart-healthy lifestyle to be convenient, fun, and sensible.  An important part of that process is eating healthy, so we've included a number of heart-conscious recipes for your enjoyment.

 

VEGETABLE BARS

1 can Pillsbury All Ready Pizza Crust. Roll out flat on a cookie sheet. Bake 8 minutes at 425°

Mix the following ingredients:
2 pkg. Fat-Free Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1/4 cup non-fat mayonnaise
1 pkg. dry Original Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing

Chop up fine 3/4 cup of each of the following:
Broccoli, cauliflower, green pepper, green onion, tomato, and carrots. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the baked dough. Shake all vegetables together and spread over the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup grated non-fat cheddar cheese on top. Put wax paper over and press firmly. Refrigerate 2 hours and cut into bars.

Yield: 18 Bars
Serving: 1 bar

73 Calories and <1 gram of Fat per bar
Per Serving: 11 grams of Carbohydrate, 4 grams of
Protein, 317 mg Sodium, <2 mg Cholesterol