Meal Type Dinner

roasted eggplant topped with yogurt

Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant with Tomato Sauce

Ingredients 2 eggplant (medium) 1 cup pizza sauce (low-sodium, or low-sodium spaghetti sauce) 1/2 cup yogurt (low-fat plain) 1 garlic clove (finely chopped) vegetable oil spray (as needed) Directions 1. Wash hands thoroughly with warm water and soap. 2. Preheat…

Mediterranean Chicken and White Bean Salad

Mediterranean Chicken and White Bean Salad

Ingredients 1 cup skinless cooked chicken (diced into 1/2 inch pieces) 1 can 15.5 ounce low-sodium white beans (drained and rinsed with cold water) 1 cucumber (peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces) 1/4 red or white onion (peeled and…

Mango Berry Rotini Salad

Mango Berry Rotini Salad

Ingredients 1 cup (4 oz) whole-wheat rotini pasta, uncooked 1 ripe mango 1 cup raspberries 1 cup blueberries 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach 1/2 cup reduced-fat feta cheese Directions In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients; set aside. Boil water…

Mango Cucumber Soup

Mango Cucumber Soup

Ingredients 2 ripe mangoes (divided) 1 English cucumber (divided) 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced (optional) lime, juiced 1/2 cup water 2 containers plain, non-fat Greek yogurt 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro Directions Cut all but one…

MyPlate Kitchen

Lite Fried Okra

Ingredients 2 cups okra (fresh, sliced) 3/4 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper cooking spray (nonstick, as needed) Directions 1. Wash hands with warm water and soap. 2. In a bowl, mix sliced okra, oil, salt and…

Organic Homemade Italian Salad Dressing

Lite Italian Dressing

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 fresh clove, minced)1 teaspoon Italian herb mix1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon black pepper (ground)1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 cup vinegar1/4 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup water Directions

Lobio with green beans

Louisiana Green Beans

Ingredients 1/4 cup onion (chopped) 1/4 cup green pepper (chopped) 1/2 cup celery (chopped) 2 cans green beans (16 ounces each, drained) 1 can tomatoes (14.5 ounces) Directions 1. Peel and chop the onion. 2. Chop the green pepper and…

MyPlate Kitchen

Low Calorie Dressing

Ingredients 1/2 cup tomato juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or vinegar) 1/3 tablespoon onion, grated (1 teaspoon) 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard Directions 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Store in refrigerator. Notes Learn more…

MyPlate Kitchen

Low Fat Creamy Dressing

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonaise, reduced fat 1/2 cup yogurt, non-fat plain 1/4 teaspoon dill weed 1/2 teaspoon celery salt cucumber, chopped (2 Tablespoons, optional) Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in small container. 2. Store covered in refrigerator and use within…

bowl of tartar sauce

Low-Fat Tartar Sauce

Ingredients 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt (or low-fat sour cream) 1/16 cup (1 tablespoon) pickle relish 1 tablespoon onion, minced (or 2 teaspoons dried minced onion) 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley) 1 teaspoon mustard 2…