Meal Type Dinner

Mushroom Barley Soup

Mushroom Barley Soup

Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1 onion (chopped) 2 celery stalk (sliced thin) 2 carrot (peeled and sliced thin) 1 cup potato (cut into pieces) 2 cups mushroom (sliced) 1/2 cup barley, quick cooking 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon thyme…

Microwave Baked Potato

Microwave Baked Potato

Ingredients 1 potato Directions Number of Potatoes Time 1 7-8 minutes or until soft 2-3 10-12 minutes or until soft 4-5 14-18 minutes or until soft Wash hands with soap and water. Scrub potato. Prick several times with a fork…

Microwave Denver Scramble Slider

Microwave Denver Scramble Slider

Ingredients 2 tablespoons chopped red or green bell peppers 1 tablespoon chopped onion 1 egg 1 thin slice deli ham (chopped) 1 tablespoon water 1 slider-size bun or whole wheat English muffin (split and toasted) Directions Place peppers and onions…

Microwave Cauliflower and Peas in Cream Sauce

Microwave Cauliflower and Peas in Cream Sauce

Ingredients 1/4 cup onion (chopped) 1 1/2 teaspoons butter (or margarine) 1 tablespoon flour (all-purpose) 1/2 cup milk (skim) 1 pimiento (1 tablespoon, chopped, optional) 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes 1/2 teaspoon bouillon granules (instant chicken) 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 dash…

Microwave Potato Corn Chowder

Microwave Potato Corn Chowder

Ingredients 1/4 cup margarine (or butter) 1/4 cup flour (all purpose) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cups milk, 1% 2 potatoes (peeled and diced) 1 can corn (16 ounce, drained) Directions 1. Melt margarine in glass bowl on…

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

Ingredients 1 10-ounce packages frozen vegetables, any type 2 cans stewed tomatoes, canned, low-sodium (14.5 ounce) 2 cans broth, any flavor, canned, low-sodium (14 ounce cans) 1 can beans, canned, any type (15.5 ounce) 1 ounce pasta, dry, any type…

Mini Caprese Bites

Mini Caprese Bites

Ingredients 4 cherry tomatoes 1 cheese stick, part-skim 8 fresh basil (leaves) 1 teaspoon olive oil (or other vegetable oil) 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (or other vinegar) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Slice string cheese into 4 equal…

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients 4 sweet potatoes (small to medium) 3/4 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into slices that are ¾ inch thick.…

Mashed Taters

Mashed Taters

Ingredients 4 1/2 cups water 4 1/2 teaspoons light buttery spread 4 1/2 cups dehydrated potatoes 1/4 cup low-fat milk 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder (optional) Directions Over medium to high heat, combine water and light buttery spread in a medium-size…

Masur Dal (Red Lentils with Onion)

Masur Dal (Red Lentils with Onion)

Ingredients 1/2 cup dried red lentils 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon sugar 5 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 chili peppers 1/2 onion, large chopped Directions…