Meal Type Dinner

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…

Melissa’s Slow Cooker Stuffing

Melissa’s Slow Cooker Stuffing

Ingredients 3/4 stick of light butter 2 cups chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 2 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley 2 cups fresh mushrooms (sliced) 16 slices 100% whole-wheat bread, cubed 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 cup chopped apple 1 teaspoon…

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

Mac and Beans Medley

Mac and Beans Medley

Ingredients 4 garlic clove 1 bell pepper (green, red, yellow, or orange) 2 tablespoons oil 1 can tomatoes (14-15 ounces, diced) 1 can beans (15.5 ounces, black, kidney, pinto or other, drained and rinsed) 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (crushed)…