Recipe: Tofu or Turkey Dogs With Sauerkraut

Tired after a long day’s work? You can prepare this quick, easy and tasty meal in minutes. Whichever protein you choose is a healthy option, and the sauerkraut kicks in with fiber and minerals. Guaranteed to please!

Ingredients

4 tofu (meatless) or turkey hot dogs
1 cup sauerkraut
Whole wheat buns (optional)
2 tablespoons inexpensive mustard (such as spicy brown or coarse-grained)

Directions

1. Simmer hot dogs in water with sauerkraut until heated through, about 5 minutes.
2. Drain; serve with mustard (with or without buns).

Nutrition information (per serving)

Makes 2 servings

Calories: 298
Total fat: 26 g
Saturated fat: 9 g
Healthy fat: 15.4 g
Fiber: 0.7 g
Carbohydrates: 3.8 g
Sugar: 2.1 g
Protein: 11.2 g
Sodium: 1,219 mg
Calcium: 158 mg
Magnesium: 27 mg
Selenium: 1.9 mg
Potassium: 160 mg

Recipe from, “You on a Diet: The Owner’s Manual for Waist Management,” by Michael F. Roizen, MD, and Mehmet C. Oz, MD.