Kefir Okroshka (Russian Cold Vegetable Soup) - 12g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 6g Sugar
  
  From: Vegetarian Times - July/August 2012 p.30
  
  This is a heartier cold soup than most, thanks to the steamed potatoes and carrots. Serve with dark rye or pumpernickel bread.
  Gluten-Free
  Serves: 8
  
  3 cups plain kefir
  4 green onions, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
  3 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh dill
  1/2 lb red or boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
  6 oz carrots (2 medium), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
  1 Persian cucumber OR 1/2 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
  1 cup radishes, halved and thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
  1 cup arugula or radish leaves, coarsely chopped
  
  1. Stir together kefir, green onions, and dill in pitcher or medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Chill at least 1 hour (or overnight).
  
  2. Steam potatoes and carrots in steamer basket over boiling water 7 to 8 minutes, or until tender, but still firm. Transfer to bowl to cool.
  
  3. Add cucumber, radishes, and arugula to potato mixture. Pour kefir mixture over vegetables, and stir to combine.
  
  Serves: 8
  Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  Nutrition per Serving: 
  89 Calories, 3g Total Fat, 2g Saturated Fat, 14mg Cholesterol, 58mg Sodium, 
  4g Protein, 12g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 6g Sugar
  
  
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