Cornmeal Waffles with Blueberry Compote

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Cornmeal Waffles with Blueberry Compote
MAKES: 8 servings
SERVING SIZE: 1/2 of a 6-inch square waffle and 3 tablespoons compote
CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 31

Cornmeal Waffles

3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar*
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 egg whites
1 recipe Blueberry Compote (below)
1. In a large bowl combine flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a medium bowl combine buttermilk, milk, oil, egg yolks, and vanilla. Whisk to combine. Whisk mixture into flour mixture until just combined (do not overmix).
3. In a large bowl beat egg whites with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Fold egg whites gently into batter.
Tip
Test Kitchen Tip: If using a 6-inch round waffle iron, use 1/2 cup batter per waffle and serve three quarters of a round waffle per serving.
Tip
*Sugar Substitutes: Choose from Sweet'N Low Brown or Sugar Twin Granulated Brown. Follow package directions to use product amount equivalent to 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
Per Serving with Substitute: Same as above, except 191 cal., 28 g carb., 175 mg sodium.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 204
Protein(gm): 5
Carbohydrate(gm): 31
Fat, total(gm): 7
Cholesterol(mg): 54
Saturated fat(gm): 1
Monosaturated fat(gm): 4
Polyunsaturated fat(gm): 2
Dietary Fiber, total(gm): 2
Sugar, total(gm): 13


Blueberry Compote

YIELD: 1-2/3 cups
1 cup apple jucie
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups fresh blueberries
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1. In a medium saucepan bring apple juice and lemon juice to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes or until reduced by half. Stir in fresh blueberries, lemon peel, and cinnamon. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes more. Makes 1-2/3 cups.

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