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…
Meal Type Lunch
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
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…
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
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…
Stuffed Summer Squash
Ingredients 2 summer squash 3 cups cooked brown rice 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 cup squash pulp (from summer squash listed above) 1 cup white beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon fresh basil 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese Directions 1. Wash…
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients 5 bell peppers (red, orange, yellow, or green) 1 pound ground beef, 90% lean 3/4 cup brown rice 1/2 can diced tomatoes, low-sodium 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions…
Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients 1 onion (small) 3 tomatoes (large) 1 cup bread crumbs (unseasoned) 2 teaspoons parsley (dried) 2 teaspoons basil (dried) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup water (or more as needed) Directions…
Summer Salad
Ingredients 2 cups salad greens 6 green onions (thinly sliced, with tops) 6 mushrooms (large, fresh, thinly sliced) 1/4 cup walnuts (coarsely chopped) 3/4 cup parsley (fresh, finely chopped) 3/4 cup Tangy Dressing Directions 1. Wash and dry greens. Tear…
Summer Squash Medley
Ingredients 1 onion, small 1 tablespoon olive oil (or canola oil) 1 1/2 yellow summer squash, small and sliced (can use 1-2 squash) 1 1/2 zucchini, small and sliced (can use 1-2 zucchini) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper…