Meal Type Lunch

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup onion (chopped) 2 cups broccoli (cut) 1/2 teaspoon thyme (dried, crushed) 2 bay leaves (small) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon salt pepper (dash, optional) 1 cup non-fat milk…

Cream of Broccoli Soup II

Cream of Broccoli Soup II

Ingredients 1 package frozen, chopped broccoli (10 ounces) 1 can carrots or mixed vegetables, drained 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10 ounces) 1 1/4 cups 1% low fat milk 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese, low-fat (can use 1/4 to…

Colorful Quesadillas

Colorful Quesadillas

Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, fat-free 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 8 flour tortillas (6″ across) 1 cup sweet red pepper (chopped) 1 cup low-fat cheese (shredded) 2 cups spinach leaves (fresh, or 9 oz. frozen, thawed and squeezed dry) Directions…

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Confetti Slaw

Ingredients 1/4 head of cabbage (green) 2 carrots 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup peanuts 1/2 cup yogurt, low-fat vanilla 1/16 cup orange juice (1 Tablespoon) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Slice and cut cabbage into thin strips. Place…

Confetti Grain Salad

Confetti Grain Salad

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked 3 cups water 2 lemons (juiced) 3 green onions (also called scallions) 1/4 cup parsley (minced) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 dash black pepper (to taste) 1/4 cup olive oil (or other vegetable oil)…

Corn and Cucumber Salad

Corn and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients 1 cup cucumber (chopped, with peel) 1 can corn (8 3/4 ounce, drained) 1 cup cherry tomatoes (chopped) 1/8 cup red pepper (chopped) 1/8 cup green pepper (chopped) 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon…

Corn and Green Chili Salad

Corn and Green Chili Salad

Ingredients 2 cups corn (frozen and thawed) 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 ounce) 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/3 cup green onion (sliced) 2 tablespoons cilantro (fresh chopped) Directions Wash hands with soap and…

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Corn and Pepper Cups

Ingredients 5 green peppers (cut in half, lengthwise) 1/2 small onion, chopped 1 1/2 garlic cloves, chopped 3 cups cooked brown rice 1 can diced tomatoes with chiles, undrained (10 1/2 ounces) 1 can whole kernel corn, drained (12 ounce)…

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Citrus Tuna Melt

Ingredients 1 can (about 12 ounces) tuna, drained 2 tablespoons lime (or lemon) juice 1/2 cup onion, diced 1/4 cup tomatoes, diced (or 2 tablespoons, about 2 ounces, low-sodium diced tomatoes, drained) 1/2 cup apple, diced 1/4 cup celery, diced…

Citrus Vegetables

Citrus Vegetables

Ingredients 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh) 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon oregano (fresh, chopped) 4 cups mixed vegetables, sliced and steamed (such as zucchini, corn, and tomatoes) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Slice vegetables and steam in…