Meal Type Lunch

MyPlate Kitchen

Taco Flavored Potatoes

Ingredients 4 new potatoes (medium, rose or white) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (1/2 package) 3/16 cup corn meal Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Wash and scrub potatoes well. Cut the potatoes in half,…

Thai Pineapple and Chicken

Thai Pineapple and Chicken

Ingredients 4 cups cooked brown rice (regular or instant) 2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil, divided 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1″ cubes 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 medium onion,…

Sunshine Salad

Sunshine Salad

Ingredients 5 cups spinach leaves (packed, washed, and dried well) 1/2 red onion (sliced thin) 1/2 red pepper (sliced) 1 cucumber (whole, sliced) 2 orange (peeled and chopped into bite-size pieces) 1/3 cup vinaigrette dressing (“lite”, around 15 calories per…

tacos of flour tortilla shells filling with grilled chicken meat, corn, roasted sweet potatoes cubes, red pepper and parsley served on a black plate

Surf’s Up Tacos

Ingredients 1 can tuna (6.5 oz or 5 oz) 1 can kidney beans (15.5 oz can) (rinsed and drained) 1 can mexi-corn or canned corn (drained) 1/3 cup mayonnaise, light 2 tablespoons taco seasoning 2 tablespoons lime juice or juice…

Sweet Acorn Squash

Sweet Acorn Squash

Ingredients 2 acorn squash 1/2 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Directions 1. Put each squash in the microwave. Heat for 1 1/2 minutes on high. This will soften the squash, and make it easier to cut.…

Sweet and Juicy Raisin Tapenade

Sweet and Juicy Raisin Tapenade

Ingredients 1 cup California raisins 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives (drained) 2/3 tablespoon walnuts 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 large whole grain pita bread (approximately 16 wedges or melba rounds) Directions Place tapenade ingredients in food…

smooth peanut butter in bowl on gray background

Sweet and Savory Peanut Butter Dip

Ingredients 3 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy) 2 tablespoons apple butter 2 tablespoons milk (skim) 1 tablespoon soy sauce (reduced sodium) 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Combine peanut butter, apple butter, milk and soy…

Sweet and Sour Cabbage

Sweet and Sour Cabbage

Ingredients 1/2 head of cabbage (about 4 cups when chopped) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons vinegar Directions 1. Cut the cabbage in half and rinse it with water. 2. Chop the cabbage into…

Sweet and Sour Dressing

Sweet and Sour Dressing

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 cup vinegar Directions 1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. 2. Stir in vinegar. 3. Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened and clear. 4. Chill before serving. Store refrigerated.

Sweet and Sour Vegetables

Sweet and Sour Vegetables

Ingredients 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon soy sauce (low sodium) 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1 cup pineapple (canned) 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickness) 2 teaspoons oil 1 package frozen stir-fry vegetables (16 oz bag) Directions Wash hands…