Simmered Beans
Ingredients 2 cups beans, dried pinto, black, or pink (rinsed) 8 cups water 1 onion (chopped) 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions 1. Place beans, water, onion and bay leaf in a large pot. 2. Cover and bring to…
Meal Type Dinner
Simple Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients 1 cup brown rice, uncooked 1 can black beans, unsalted (15 ounces) 4 bell peppers (any color) 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (reduced fat) 1 tomato, sliced 1 cup salsa salt (to taste, optional) Directions 1. Preheat the oven…
Simply Satisfying Kale and Tuna Salad
Ingredients 2 cans tuna (2-5 oz. cans) 1 bunch kale (or 1 bag) 2 ounces cherry tomatoes 1 lemon, raw 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar kosher salt (to taste) freshly ground pepper (to taste) Directions…
Scallion Rice
Ingredients 4 1/2 cups brown rice (cooked in unsalted water) 1 1/2 teaspoons bouillon granules (low sodium) 1/4 cup scallions (chopped) Directions 1. Cook rice according to directions on the package. 2. Combine the cooked rice, scallions, and bouillon granules…
Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients 6 cups potatoes 2 tablespoons margarine 1 cup onions, sliced 3 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups whole milk Directions Wash potatoes; peel and slice into thin slices. Melt 1 tablespoon of margarine in heavy, deep skillet. Remove…
Scalloped Potatoes and Chicken with Fennel
Ingredients 4 medium red potatoes (about 1.5 to 2 pounds) 1 fennel bulb with fronds 2 garlic cloves (minced) 2 large chicken breasts cooking spray 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine or butter (melted) 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups fat-free (skim)…
Scalloped Potatoes II
Ingredients 6 russet potatoes (medium, 3-4 inch, – peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch slices) 1 cup onion (chopped raw) 2 tablespoons margarine 4 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt dash black pepper 2 cups milk, non-fat Directions Quickest Method: 1.…
Scrambled Tofu
Ingredients 1 package tofu (14 ounces) 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups bean sprouts (10 ounces) 2 eggs salt and pepper (optional, to taste) Directions 1. Drain tofu. 2. In small bowl, dice or mash tofu. For optional ingredients, crush garlic…
Seared Greens
Ingredients 8 cups kale or collard greens (1 1/2 pounds) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or olive oil) 4 garlic cloves (chopped) 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons vinegar, cider Directions 1. Clean the greens…
Sensational Six-Layer Dinner
Ingredients 2 potatoes (medium, sliced)2 cups carrot (sliced)1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 cup onion (sliced)1 pound ground beef, 90% lean (browned and drained)1 1/2 cups green beans1 can tomato soup Directions Notes For variation, use peas or corn instead of green…