Picadillo
Ingredients 1 cup uncooked brown rice 2 cups water 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 yellow onion (peeled and diced) 1 bell pepper (cored, seeded, and diced) 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground…
Meal Type Dinner
Peanutty Stew
Ingredients 1 cup brown rice (instant) 2 cups chicken broth (reduced sodium) 1/3 tablespoon dehydrated onion (minced) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ginger (ground) 1/8 cup red pepper (optional) 1 sweet potato (2 cups, peeled and diced) 1 can…
Pear Party Salsa
Ingredients 1 pear (cored and finely chopped) 1 apple (cored and finely chopped) 2 kiwi (cored and finely chopped) 1 orange ( peeled and finely chopped) 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon lemon juice cinnamon graham crackers (optional) Directions 1. Combine…
Pear PB&J Bouquet
Ingredients 1 pear 8 teaspoons peanut butter 1 1/3 tablespoons strawberry preserves (4 teaspoons) 8 slices whole grain wheat bread Directions 1. Use a flower-shaped cookie cutter to cut each slide of bread. If bread sticks to cutter, gently push…
Pear Quesadillas
Ingredients 2 wheat tortillas (8″ diameter) 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon dried basil 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2 canned pear halves (sliced thin) 2 teaspoons olive oil Directions Sprinkle cheese, onion, and…
Pear Salad
Ingredients Directions Put salad greens, chopped vegetables, pears, nuts and raisins in a large salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, yogurt, and orange juice to prepare dressing. Stir dressing into salad mix. Serve.
Pasta Primavera II
Ingredients 3 cups uncooked pasta (any shape ) 1 10-ounce packages frozen mixed vegetables 1 jar spaghetti sauce, low-sodium (26 ounces) 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Add frozen vegetagbles during the last…
Pasta Primavera Salad
Ingredients 12 ounces pasta (any shape) 1 package frozen mixed vegetables 1 package dry vegetable soup mix 1 cup low-fat salad dressing, unsalted ((mayonnaise type)) 1/2 cup cheese, reduced-fat (shredded) 3 hard boiled eggs (sliced) Directions 1. Cook pasta according…
Pasta Salad with Herb Vinaigrette
Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked whole wheat pasta, cooked, drained 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli 3/4 cup chopped tomato 1/2 cup Shredded carrot 6 hard cooked eggs (cut into wedges) Directions Whisk dressing ingredients in small bowl until blended. Combine pasta,…
Pasta Vegetable Salad
Ingredients 2 cups cooked pasta (any shape) 1 cup diced cucumber 1 large tomato, chopped 1/2 green pepper, medium (diced) 1/4 onion, medium (diced) 1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed) 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing Directions 1. Mix all ingredients in…