Meal Type Dinner

Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients 1 small head broccoli 5 ounces cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese 1 (16-ounce) package whole wheat macaroni 1½ cups nonfat milk 1½ Tablespoons unsalted butter 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 4 Tablespoons…

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti (1/2 (16-ounce) package) 1 small onion 2 cloves garlic 1 large egg 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey or beef 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon…

Hoppin’ John

Hoppin’ John

Ingredients 2 medium celery stalks ½ large red bell pepper 1 medium onion 2 cloves garlic 1 (6-ounce) slice smoked, lean, low sodium ham 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas 1 Tablespoon canola oil 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1½-3½ cups low-sodium…

Herb Roasted Chicken with Vegetables

Herb Roasted Chicken with Vegetables

Ingredients 1 pound carrots 1 large onion 1 clove garlic 1 pound root vegetables, such as red potatoes, beets, turnips, rutabagas, or parsnips 1 large lemon ¼ cup water ¼ cup canola oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried…

Holiday Roasted Butternut Squash

Holiday Roasted Butternut Squash

Ingredients 2 pounds butternut squash ¼ cup walnuts 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon dried sage ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 Tablespoon butter or canola oil ¼ cup dried cranberries 1 ½ Tablespoons maple syrup Materials…

Japanese Simmered Squash

Japanese Simmered Squash

Ingredients 1 medium acorn squash, about 2 pounds 2 cups water 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 Tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce Materials Sharp knife Cutting board Vegetable peeler Spoon Measuring cups Measuring spoons Large skillet Aluminum foil Instructions Rinse squash and…

White Bean Basil Chicken Chili

White Bean Basil Chicken Chili

Ingredients 1 pound boneless chicken pieces 1 medium onion 2 cloves garlic 1 medium tomato 1 large lime ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves 1 Tablespoon fresh basil 2 (15½-ounce) cans great northern beans, no salt added 2 Tablespoons canola oil…

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos

Ingredients 1 medium carrot, small sweet potato, or small zucchini ¼ medium head lettuce 2 large tomatoes 7 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese 1 (15½-ounce) can low-sodium pinto beans Non-stick cooking spray 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 (15½-ounce) can chopped…

Veggie & Rice Stir-Fry

Veggie & Rice Stir-Fry

Ingredients 1 cup brown rice ½ pound broccoli 2 medium celery stalks 1 medium carrot 1 small jalapeño or other chili pepper 1 clove garlic 6 ounces boneless chicken pieces or firm tofu ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 Tablespoon…

Southwestern Black-eyed Pea and Corn Salad

Southwestern Black-eyed Pea and Corn Salad

Ingredients 1 medium bell pepper 1 small red onion 2 (15½ ounce) cans black-eyed peas 1 (15¼ ounce) can corn kernels, no salt added 3 Tablespoons canola oil 2 Tablespoons vinegar 1 teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground…