Meal Type Lunch

bruschetta with tomato and basil

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Ingredients 8 tomatoes (ripe, Roma plum, chopped)2 garlic clove (minced)1/2 red onion (chopped)6 basil leaves (fresh)2 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin)salt (optional, to taste)pepper (optional, to taste)2 mini French bread (or Italian, cut into 1/2 inch diagonal slices) Directions Notes Learn…

Homemade pasta bake

Tomato N’ Cheese Pasta

Ingredients 1 cup pasta, small whole grain (shell, penne, or ziti) 1/4 cup onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil (or canola oil) 1 can diced tomatoes, unsalted (14.5 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/4…

Italian White Bean, Pancetta and Tortellini Soup with Spinach Carrots and Sun Dried Tomatoes

Tortellini Soup

Ingredients 1 cup beans, Great Northern (dried) 1/4 cup lentils (brown) 1/4 cup split peas (green) 2 tablespoons parsley flakes (dried) 3 teaspoons chicken broth granules 1/8 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped) 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated (2 teaspoons) 1 teaspoon…

Tortilla Chips and Bean Dip

Tortilla Chips and Bean Dip

Ingredients 4 corn tortillas 1 can kidney beans (16 ounce) 1/4 cup salsa 1/4 cup sour cream, non-fat 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded) 1 cup lettuce (shredded) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Place tortillas in a stack…

MyPlate Kitchen

Taco Salad

Ingredients 1 butter lettuce (head, or any other small lettuce, torn into small pieces) 2 tomatoes (chopped, fresh) 1/2 cup green pepper (chopped) 16 ounces ground turkey or ground beef 1 onion (small, chopped) 1 can pinto beans (15 1/2…

Sweet Potato Patties

Sweet Potato Patties

Ingredients 3 sweet potatoes 1 cup bread crumbs (crushed) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Directions 1. Wash the sweet potatoes. 2. Bake the sweet potatoes in a microwave until they are soft. 3. Remove the peels from the sweet potatoes. 4.…

MyPlate Kitchen

Taco Salad II

Ingredients 1/4 pound lean ground beef 1 1/2 cumin, ground (1 1/2 teaspoons, optional) 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 cup kidney or pinto beans (cooked) 1/2 head of lettuce (torn) 1 onion (small, diced) 2 tomatoes (large, cut up) 1/2…

Hot chili con carne in a cast iron pan on light wooden background, top view

Taco Soup

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces each)3 cups corn (2-15.5 ounce cans, rinsed and drained)2 cans red kidney beans (15.5 ounces each, rinsed and drained)1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder3/4 teaspoon cumin powder3/4 teaspoon garlic…

Salad of pasta, tomatoes and fried broccoli sprouts on a plate on the table

Tangy Crisp Vegetable and Pasta Salad

Ingredients 1/2 cup pasta, uncooked (such as shells, macaroni, etc)1/4 cup vinegar2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 cucumber (medium, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped)1/2 carrot (medium, thinly sliced)1/2 tomato (medium, coarsely chopped)1/4 green pepper (coarsely chopped)1/2…

Tangy dressing

Tangy Dressing

Ingredients 1/2 cup milk (evaporated skim)6 us fluid ounces juice concentrate (frozen orange/pineapple, thawed)1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (pinch) Directions Notes Use this dressing on your favorite salad, as a dip, or as an ingredient in this Summer Salad! Learn more…

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