Recipe Substitutions for

Heart Healthy Cooking

Use the suggestions below to lower saturated fat and calories in your

favorite recipes. Add herbs and spices instead of salt to enhance flavor.

Recipe calls for:

Substitute:

Whole milk

•ꢀFat-free or low-fat (1%) milk

Cream

•ꢀEvaporated fat-free milk

•

ꢀMix equal amounts low-fat (1%) milk

and fat-free evaporated milk

Sour cream

Mayonnaise

•ꢀFat-free or low-fat sour cream

•ꢀFat-free or low-fat mayonnaise

•ꢀ1 cup tub margarine

cup of butter

•

ꢀ⅔ cup vegetable oil

Oil (for baking)

Oil (for sauteing)

•ꢀEqual amounts of applesauce or prune puree

•ꢀWater

•

ꢀNonstick cooking spray

ꢀLow-sodium broth

whole egg

•ꢀ¼ cup egg substitute or 2 egg whites

•ꢀ1 tablespoon ﬂour

egg to thicken

Ground beef (all types)

•ꢀExtra lean ground beef or turkey

(

10% or less fat)

•

ꢀTurkey (10% or less fat)

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