Meal Type Lunch

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients 4 sweet potatoes (small to medium) 3/4 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into slices that are ¾ inch thick.…

Mashed Taters

Mashed Taters

Ingredients 4 1/2 cups water 4 1/2 teaspoons light buttery spread 4 1/2 cups dehydrated potatoes 1/4 cup low-fat milk 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder (optional) Directions Over medium to high heat, combine water and light buttery spread in a medium-size…

Masur Dal (Red Lentils with Onion)

Masur Dal (Red Lentils with Onion)

Ingredients 1/2 cup dried red lentils 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon sugar 5 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 chili peppers 1/2 onion, large chopped Directions…

MyPlate Kitchen

Meaty Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients 3 potatoes (medium) 8 ounces turkey, chicken, beef, or pork, diced and cooked 1 cup broccoli (coarsely chopped) 1/2 cup onion (chopped) 1/2 cup carrot (thinly sliced) 3/4 cup water (hot) 3/4 cup non-fat milk 1 tablespoon flour 1/4…

Meatball Soup

Meatball Soup

Ingredients 6 cups water 1/3 cup brown rice 3 bouillon cubes (low-sodium chicken or beef flavored, or 1 tablespoon low-sodium bouillon powder) 1 tablespoon oregano 8 ounces ground beef (90% lean, or turkey or chicken) 1 tomato (finely chopped) 1/2…

Organic Homemade Italian Salad Dressing

Lite Italian Dressing

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 fresh clove, minced)1 teaspoon Italian herb mix1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon black pepper (ground)1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 cup vinegar1/4 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup water Directions

MyPlate Kitchen

Low Calorie Dressing

Ingredients 1/2 cup tomato juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or vinegar) 1/3 tablespoon onion, grated (1 teaspoon) 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard Directions 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Store in refrigerator. Notes Learn more…

MyPlate Kitchen

Low Fat Creamy Dressing

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonaise, reduced fat 1/2 cup yogurt, non-fat plain 1/4 teaspoon dill weed 1/2 teaspoon celery salt cucumber, chopped (2 Tablespoons, optional) Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in small container. 2. Store covered in refrigerator and use within…

bowl of tartar sauce

Low-Fat Tartar Sauce

Ingredients 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt (or low-fat sour cream) 1/16 cup (1 tablespoon) pickle relish 1 tablespoon onion, minced (or 2 teaspoons dried minced onion) 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley) 1 teaspoon mustard 2…

Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli

Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk (1%, low fat) 2 cups cheddar cheese, low-fat shredded 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cups broccoli (cooked and chopped) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Cook macaroni, following…

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