Meal Type Dinner

MyPlate Kitchen

Curried Quinoa and Cauliflower

Ingredients 1 cup quinoa (rinsed) 1 cup frozen peas 2 garlic cloves (chopped) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin 4 teaspoons curry powder 1 cup vegetable broth 1 head of cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds, trimmed and cut into…

Curried Squash Stew

Curried Squash Stew

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 yellow onion (peeled and chopped) 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) 1 celery stalk (including leaves, chopped) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 large zucchini (or 2 small) 2 tablespoons curry powder 3 cups butternut…

Curtido Salvadoreno (Cabbage Salad)

Curtido Salvadoreno (Cabbage Salad)

Ingredients 1 head of cabbage (chopped) 2 carrot (small, grated) 1 onion (small) 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper (optional) 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/4 cup vinegar 1/2 cup water Directions…

Dave’s Herb-Stuffed Mushrooms

Dave’s Herb-Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients 8 large mushrooms (approx. 3″ in diameter) 4 cloves garlic 3/4 cup white onion 3 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried sage 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 cup bread crumbs (whole-wheat…

Delicious Greens

Delicious Greens

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups mustard or collard greens (about 1/2 pound, rinsed, stems removed and coarsely shredded) 2 cups cabbage (shredded) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons garlic (minced) 1 onion (chopped) 1 tablespoon vinegar Directions Rinse greens, remove stems,…

Delicious Lentil Stew

Delicious Lentil Stew

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter (or margarine) 1 cup onion (chopped) 6 cups water 2 cups lentils (dry, washed, soaking not necessary) 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 6 carrots (large, cut into 1/2-inch pieces) 8…

Papas Fritas al Horno

Delicious Oven French Fries

Ingredients 2 potatoes (large, about 2 pounds) 8 cups water (ice) 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon white pepper (ground) 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon pepper flakes (hot) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Directions…

Crunchy Chicken Salad

Crunchy Chicken Salad

Ingredients 2 cups cooked chicken (chunked) 1/2 cup celery 1/4 cup green pepper 1/4 onion 1/2 cucumber 1/2 cup grapes 1 apple (small, diced, leave the peel on) 1/4 cup yogurt, plain Directions 1. Use leftover cooked chicken, or cook…

Crusty Rice with Tofu and Vegetables

Crusty Rice with Tofu and Vegetables

This blend of tofu and cooked rice combines corn, peas, carrots and seasonings pressed into a skillet and cooked into “crispy” goodness. Ingredients For the rice: 2 cups water 1 cup brown rice For the tofu and vegetables: 3 cups…

Homemade Mexican Black Beans and Rice with Cilantro

Cuban Beans and Rice

Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon garlic (minced) 1 cup onion (chopped) 1 cup green bell pepper (diced) 3 cups black beans (cooked) 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium) 1 tablespoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon oregano (dried) black pepper (to…