Meal Type Lunch

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)…

Creamy Chicken Salad with Juicy Grapes

Chicken, Rice and Fruit Salad

Ingredients 1 cup brown or white rice, cooked 2 teaspoons parsley, dried (or 2 Tablespoons fresh, finely chopped) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (ground) 1/4 clove garlic (finely chopped) 1 tablespoon Ranch dressing, fat-free 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, fat-free 1 cup apple…

Chickpeas and Spinach Sauté

Chickpeas and Spinach Sauté

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 yellow onion (peeled and chopped) 1 clove garlic (peeled and minced) 1 celery stalk (chopped) 1 carrot (chopped) 1 can 14.5 ounce low-sodium diced tomatoes (including liquid) 1 can 16 ounce low-sodium chickpeas (drained…

Chili and Spice Seasoning

Chili and Spice Seasoning

Ingredients 1/4 tablespoon paprika 2 tablespoons oregano (dried, crushed) 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon pepper (black) 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Mix together all ingredients.…

Chili Bean Dip

Chili Bean Dip

Ingredients 1 can pinto beans (16 ounce, or 2 cups cooked dried beans) 2 tablespoons onion (chopped) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 cup cheese (shredded) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Mash beans in a bowl. Add onion and…

Bowl of chili cheese hominy

Chili Cheese Hominy

Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 medium) 31 ounces can white or yellow hominy, drained and rinsed, or 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles, drained 1 cup nonfat…

Macarrones con chile y tomate

Chili Tomato Macaroni

Ingredients 3/4 pound ground beef, 85% lean 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup macaroni, uncooked 1 can diced tomatoes, drained (15 ounces) 2 teaspoons chili powder, mild 8 servings Eating Smart Seasoning Mix (1/2 cup) salt (optional, to taste) Directions…

Chilled Cantaloupe Soup

Chilled Cantaloupe Soup

Ingredients 1 cantaloupe (peeled, seeded, and cubed) 2 cups orange juice 1 tablespoon lime juice (fresh) 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (ground) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Place cantaloupe and 1/2 cup orange juice in a container of a blender…

Citrus Chicken

Citrus Chicken

Ingredients 4 6-ounce chicken thighs (bone-in) 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice (about 1 lime) 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 orange, sliced (optional, for garnish) Directions Preheat the oven…