[ THE ELECTRIC KITCHEN ]

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HECO

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Simple choices
for good health

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These dishes were prepared by Julia Zee and Kapuanani Rothfus on "The Electric Kitchen" Sunday, in an episode called "Simply Healthy." The program airs at 4:30 p.m. on KITV/ABC.

All the recipes from the show, as well as an archive of recipes dating to 1995, are available at the Hawaiian Electric Co. Web site, www.heco.com.

Asian Coleslaw

1/2 cup dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts
3 cups shredded won bok
2 cups torn lettuce leaves
1 cup grated carrot (about 2 carrots)
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup chopped green onions

>> Dressing:
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Chinese chile paste with garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 garlic clove, minced

Toast peanuts in a small, dry, skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until light brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.

Put cabbage, lettuce, carrot, bell pepper and green onions in a large salad bowl.

To make dressing: Whisk ingredients together until smooth. Pour over salad; toss gently. Top with peanuts. Serves 6.

Banana-Peanut Butter Sandwich

Peanut butter
Bananas, sliced in rounds
2 slices whole wheat bread

Heat an electric sandwich maker. Spread peanut butter on both slices of bread. Place a layer of bananas on each slice, fold in half. Toast sandwiches in sandwich maker. Serves 2.

Nutritional information unavailable.

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