Veggie Wraps
Ingredients 1. 4 large radishes 1 small carrot 1 cup salad greens 3 sprigs fresh herbs (parsley, dill, cilantro, or combination) 1 lemon 2 ounces low-fat Swiss or cheddar cheese 1 large, ripe avocado ¼ cup nonfat plain yogurt 3…
Meal Type Lunch
Spinach Salad with Eggs
Ingredients 6 cups fresh spinach 3 large eggs 1⁄3 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated ¼ cup canola oil 1 Tablespoon vinegar (any type) 1 Tablespoon honey ¼ teaspoon salt Materials Cutting board Large bowl Measuring cups Measuring…
Squash and Orzo
Ingredients 1 large winter squash (such as butternut or acorn) 2 teaspoons maple syrup ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Pinch ground cayenne pepper ¾ cup orzo pasta 1 Tablespoon butter ½ teaspoon salt Pinch ground black pepper Optional Ingredients 1…
Italian Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients 3 large bell peppers plus 1/2 small bell pepper (any color) 8 ounces mushrooms 1 small onion 1 clove garlic 3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese 12 ounces 93% lean ground turkey 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, no salt added…
Lentil Mango Salad
Ingredients 1 cup dried brown lentils 1 medium mango or apple 1 medium red bell pepper 1 large lemon ¼ cup canola oil ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Optional Ingredients ½ cup minced fresh…
Mini-Pizzas
Ingredients 1 medium red or green bell pepper 8 ounces button mushrooms 1 large tomato 1 (4-ounce) chunk part-skim mozzarella cheese 6 whole grain English muffins 1 Tablespoon canola oil ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried basil 1 (8-ounce)…
Moroccan Carrot Salad
Ingredients 6 medium carrots ½ small onion 1 large lemon 3 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon curry powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ cup dark or golden raisins Materials 2 small bowls Box grater Cutting board…
Northwest Apple Salad
Ingredients 2 medium Granny Smith apples 2 Tablespoons dried fruit, such as raisins, dried cranberries, or dried currants 3 Tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt 1 Tablespoon whole, shelled walnuts Optional Ingredients 1 Tablespoon honey Materials Cutting board Measuring spoons Medium bowl…
Peanut Butter and Banana Pockets
Ingredients 3 ripe bananas 3 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter 1½ teaspoons honey ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 (8-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas Non-stick cooking spray Materials Large skillet Measuring spoons Rubber spatula Sharp knife Small bowl Instructions Peel and slice…
Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients 1 medium onion 1 small summer squash, or ½ medium winter squash 1 handful mushrooms 1 small head cauliflower ¼ cup canola oil ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Non-stick cooking spray 1 (16-ounce) package whole wheat…