Meal Type Dinner

mix of vegetables on a wooden background

Italian Style Vegetables

Ingredients 2 zucchini (small, cut into 1/2 inch pieces) 1/2 pound green beans (snapped into pieces) 1/2 cabbage (small, sliced thin or shredded) 2 cups corn kernels (or combination of favorite vegetables) garlic (1 clove, minced, optional) 2 tablespoons olive…

Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients 4 cups pasta, cooked 2 cups broccoli (blanched, pieces) 1 cup carrot (cooked, slices) 1/2 cup red pepper (strips) 1/4 cup green onion (sliced) 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, light or reduced fat (can use 1/2 to 3/4 cup)…

Pasta salad with grilled vegetables, zucchini, eggplant, asparagus and tomatoes.

Italian Vegetables

Ingredients 2 cups water1 cup broccoli florets1 cup cauliflower florets2 zucchini, small (sliced)1 onion, small (diced)3 celery stalks (chopped)1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)2 teaspoons basilsalt (1 teaspoon, optional)1 pound package of pasta, any shape (cooked) Directions Notes Learn more…

Spicy Grilled Caribbean Jerk Chicken drumsticks and thighs on a black platter on a wooden table

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground) 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice (ground) 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (ground) 1 tablespoon hot pepper (chopped) 1 teaspoon hot pepper (crushed, dried) 2 teaspoons oregano (crushed) 2 teaspoons thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 garlic clove…

Julia’s Sauteed & Steamed Collards

Julia’s Sauteed & Steamed Collards

Ingredients 16 cups chopped collards (small leaves) 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 large garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes 1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning Directions Cut bottom stems from collards. Wash and cut collards into bite-sized pieces. Place in colander…

MyPlate Kitchen

Jollof Rice

Ingredients 2 pounds cooked meat, cut into 1-inch cubes (use chicken, bacon, shrimp, or smoked pork) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup onion, yellow (finely chopped) 1/2 cup green peppers (finely chopped) ground ginger (1/2 teaspoon, optional) 1 can whole…

kale and cranberry salad in a bowl

Kale and Cranberry Stir-Fry

Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup onion (chopped or 1⁄4 medium onion) 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1 clove minced garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 6 cups kale, chopped (leaf portion, no stems) 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice…

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Kelly’s Herbed Lentils and Rice Casserole

Ingredients 2 2/3 cups chicken broth 3/4 cup lentils (sorted and rinsed) 3/4 cup onion (chopped) 1/2 cup brown rice (raw) 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, part-skim (divided) Directions…

MyPlate Kitchen

Hooked on Salmon Sticks

Ingredients 1 can pink salmon (16 ounces, drained) 16 saltine crackers (crushed, about 1/2 cup) 1 egg 1 tablespoon vegetable oil non-stick cooking spray Directions 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine salmon, cracker crumbs and egg. 2. Divide mixture…

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Hoppin’ John (Sausage, Black-Eyed Peas, and Rice)

Ingredients 1/2 cup brown rice, instant uncooked (or white rice) 1 teaspoon canola oil (or corn oil) 3 ounces low-fat smoked turkey sausage ring, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (lowest fat and sodium available) 1/2 red bell pepper…

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