Meal Type Snack

Salsa Fresca

Salsa Fresca

Ingredients 5 tomatoes (medium) 2 jalapeños 2 cloves garlic 1/4 red onion (medium) 3 tablespoons lime juice (fresh) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon cilantro (fresh, leaves) Directions 1. Wash the vegetables. Cut the tomatoes into 1/2-inch…

Red Lentil Latkes

Red Lentil Latkes

Ingredients 1/2 cup dry red lentils 1 potato, medium grated (about 1/2 pound, peeling is optional) 1 large egg 1 garlic clove, finely sliced Parmesan cheese, grated or other cheese (2 Tablespoons, optional) hot sauce (1-2 dashes, optional) 1/4 teaspoon…

MyPlate Kitchen

Red Monster Smoothie

Ingredients 1 cup kale or spinach 1 cup strawberries 1 banana, medium 1 cup water (optional almond milk or coconut milk) 1 cup blueberries 1 cup pineapple 1 orange (peeled and sliced) 1 cup ice Directions 1. Using a blender,…

Purple Cow

Ingredients 6 us fluid ounces grape juice (frozen) 1 cup water (cold) 1/3 cup milk (nonfat, dry) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup ice (or more) Directions 1. Place all ingredients in blender or food processor. 2. Secure lid and blend…

Quick and Healthy Black-Eyed Peas

Quick and Healthy Black-Eyed Peas

Ingredients 4 slices turkey bacon (chopped) 2 cups black-eyed peas, frozen (about 2 pounds) 2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon sugar Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Over medium high heat cook bacon for 3-4 minutes. Add…

Quick Black Bean Salad

Quick Black Bean Salad

Ingredients 1 can black beans (15 ounces) 1 1/2 10-ounce packages frozen corn 1/2 cup salsa Directions 1. Leave frozen corn in the fridge overnight to defrost. If you forget to do this ahead of time, defrost it in the…

Pretzel Shapes

Pretzel Shapes

Ingredients 1 teaspoon dry yeast 1/2 cup water (warm) 1 teaspoon honey 1 1/3 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt Directions 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 2. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, add honey and let…

Potato Cakes

Potato Cakes

Ingredients 2 cups potatoes (cold, mashed, made from instant potato flakes) 1/2 cup flour (all-purpose, unsifted) 2 tablespoons onion (finely chopped) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Directions Put mashed potatoes into a bowl. Add flour and onion. Mix well. Pat potato…

Pear Rabbit

Pear Rabbit

Ingredients 3 canned pear halves 1 tablespoon raisin Directions 1. Wash hands; get out ingredients and utensils. 2. Place 2 pear halves, flat side down, on a small plate to make the body. 3. Use butter knife to cut a…

Pears in a Pod

Pears in a Pod

Ingredients 4 celery stalks (cleaned and cut into 3-inch long pieces) 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 2 pears (cored and cut into chunks) Directions 1. Spread the peanut butter into the center of the celery pieces. 2. Place the pear…

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