Meal Type Dinner

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Tangy Jicama Slaw

Ingredients 2 cups jicama, peeled and chopped 1 cup mandarin oranges, canned in light syrup (11 ounces) 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice (juice of one lime) salt (to taste, optional) cilantro (optional) Directions 1. Cut the jicama in half so…

Tastee Burgers

Tastee Burgers

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups lentils 3 cups water 1 cup onion (chopped) 1 cup carrot (grated) 3 cups bread crumbs (fresh) 1 egg 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon oregano (crumbled leaf) 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons margarine 4 ounces…

mediterranean cuisine sea bass papillote

Tasty Fish and Veggie Packets

Ingredients 4 cod fillets (4 ounce each, can also use tilapia, sole, hake, flounder, or other white fish) 1/4 red onion (or scallions) 1 carrot 1 red pepper 1 celery stalk zucchini (optional) Roma tomatoes (optional) 1/2 fennel (1/2 bulb)…

MyPlate Kitchen

Tasty Low-Fat Cream Soup

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium 1 1/3 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons onion (chopped) 2/3 cup non-fat dry milk powder 1/4 cup celery (chopped) black pepper (to taste) Directions 1. Peel and chop the onion. 2. Chop the celery…

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Tasty Chicken and Veggie Packets

Ingredients 4 chicken breast (boneless and skinless) 1/4 red onion (julienned) 1 carrot (julienned) 1 red pepper (julienned) 1 celery stalk (julienned) 1/2 zucchini (julienned) 1 clove garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons basil (fresh, chopped) thyme (fresh springs, optional) parsley (chopped,…

Sweet and Sour Salad Dressing

Sweet and Sour Salad Dressing

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons red vinegar 2 teaspoons soy sauce, low-sodium 6 teaspoons brown sugar (2 Tablespoons) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Mix all ingredients and stir…

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients 2 tablespoons 1% low fat milk 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup quick cooking oats, dry 2 3/4 cups low-sodium sweet potatoes, drained and chopped (about 15 ounces) Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees…

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients 4 sweet potatoes (about 1 lb) 3 egg whites 1/2 cup sugar 1 can evaporated milk, nonfat (12 ounce) 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ginger Directions 1. Rinse sweet potatoes in cold…

Sweet Potato Hash with Egg

Sweet Potato Hash with Egg

Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes (cut into cubes, about 4 cups) 1 cup water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 chicken sausages 1 small yellow onion (peeled and diced) 1 bell pepper (cored and diced) 2 cloves…

Sweet Potato Pancakes with Balsamic Maple Mushrooms

Sweet Potato Pancakes with Balsamic Maple Mushrooms

This healthful version of pancakes features the delicious goodness of mashed sweet potatoes and whole grains, artfully balanced with sweet savory sautéed mushrooms infused with maple syrup and balsamic vinegar. This dish is perfect for dinner or brunch. Ingredients For…