Meal Type Lunch

Ensalada de arándanos

Cranberry Salad

Ingredients 3 packages strawberry gelatin (3 oz. packages, can also use raspberry) 4 cups water 1 can cranberry sauce 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons orange peel rind (grated) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained) 2 cups diced…

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…

Cobb Salad with Pears

Sweet and savory, this Cobb Salad is sure to delight with the addition of canned pears, carrots, and Parmesan cheese.  Ingredients For the Salad: 2 canned pear halves 6 cups Mesclun mix baby greens 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese 1 1/3…

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…

MyPlate Kitchen

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…

MyPlate Kitchen

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)…

MyPlate Kitchen

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…