Monday, January 18, 2010

Hawaiian Haystacks

This recipe is called Hawaiian Haystacks
The ingredients are not in exact measurements because it depends on how many people are eating.  It is an excellent food to have for a potluck, because you can ask each person to bring one thing, and it's not difficult to do. Every one loves it because they can leave out what they don't want.  It is a glueten and dairy free meal. Weight watchers can also adjust their portions for their point control. For Game-On eaters, YOU are the one who adjusts your portions so you can have a sanctioned meal.  It is VERY filling and satisfying. AND it's fun food!

Carbs: cooked brown rice (this is the foundation of the recipe)can be served hot, cold or room temperature
Canned pineapple chunks (natural in own juice. drain the juice)
chow mien noodles (I skip them on my haystack so I can have more rice)

Protein: chicken breasts. (Boil or bake so that you don't have to use evoo and can save your fat portion for another ingredient in the hay stack. I boil with celery in the water and it's delicious!) Cook and dice into small bite size pieces

Vegetables: finely chop and keep separate:  Celery, green and orange bell peppers, carrots, radishes, about 1/3 head of napa cabbage, very finely shredded.

Fat: sliced almonds, shredded coconut.

To make your haystack, place a little bit of rice in the middle of your plate. sprinkle with a small pinch of coconut. Add chicken, a little pineapple, and LOTS OF VEGETABLES to build your stack.  Top with sliced almonds and chowmein noodles if desired.

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