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    Healthy Broccoli Cornbread

    By | Shine Food – Thu, Sep 8, 2011 5:13 AM EDT

    Broccoli Cornbread Recipe

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    Broccoli is a fiber find. Not only is it a rich source, but half of its fiber is insoluble and half is soluble, helping to meet your needs for both types of fiber. But the story doesn't end with broccoli's rich array of nutrients. Broccoli provides a health bonus in the form of protective substances that may shield you from disease. Botanically, broccoli belongs to the cabbage family, collectively known as cruciferous vegetables.

    Health organizations have singled out cruciferous vegetables as must-have foods, recommending we eat them several times a week. Why? They are linked to lower rates of cancer.
    1 cup egg substitute 1/4 cup fat-free or part skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream 2 tablespoons margarine melted 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup no salt corn 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained 1 (8 1/2 ounce) package corn muffin mix Mix all wet ingredients together, gently stir in corn muffin mix blendly evenly. Prepare pan with a oil sprayed 13x9 pan. Pour into pan. Bake until lightly browned on top (25-35 minutes) at 375 degrees Sprinke with fat free sharp cheddar while warm. .

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