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Brown Rice and Orange Salad

Brown Rice and Orange Salad

Ingredients 1 cup brown rice 4 small clementines, or 1 cup mandarin oranges, canned in juice 3 green onions 1 large lemon 1 cup almonds 1 cup frozen shelled edamame beans 1 cup dried cranberries 1 Tablespoon honey 1/8 teaspoon…

Frittata

Frittata

Ingredients 1½ pounds seasonal vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, turnips, or bell peppers 2 medium onions 4 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese 12 medium eggs 1 teaspoon dried dill, thyme, or oregano Non-stick cooking spray ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground…

Broccoli Soup

Broccoli Soup

Ingredients 1 large onion 1 large potato 1 medium carrot 2 large broccoli crowns 1 medium stalk celery 1 clove garlic 1½ teaspoons canola oil 1 whole bay leaf 1 cup low-fat milk 2 (14½-ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth 1…

Fresh Fruit with Warm Honey Yogurt Topping

Fresh Fruit with Warm Honey Yogurt Topping

Ingredients 4 cups fresh fruit, such as berries, melons, pears, plums, peaches, or a combination 1 lemon 1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt 2 Tablespoons honey Materials 4 small bowls Box grater Cutting board Measuring cups Measuring spoons Microwave-safe bowl Sharp…

Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips

Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips

Ingredients 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas Non-stick cooking spray Materials Baking sheet Cutting board Sharp knife Instructions Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut each corn tortilla into six triangles. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place tortilla slices on baking…

Tortilla Lasagna

Tortilla Lasagna

Ingredients 1 medium yellow onion 3 medium cloves garlic 4 ounces mushrooms 1 medium green bell pepper 2 bunches fresh spinach 1 medium sweet potato 4 ounces low-fat white cheddar cheese 9 (6-inch) corn or whole wheat tortillas 1 Tablespoon…

Tuna Boats

Tuna Boats

Ingredients 2 large cucumbers 1 lemon 2 green onions 1 (6-ounce) can low-sodium tuna, packed in water 1 (15 ½-ounce) can white beans 1 Tablespoon canola oil 1 Tablespoon Dijon or country mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black…

Trail Mix

Trail Mix

Ingredients ¾ cup unsalted roasted peanuts ⅓ cup raisins 1¼ cup crispy whole wheat cereal squares 1 cup mini pretzels ⅓ cup chocolate chips Materials Large bowl Measuring cups Zip-top plastic bag Instructions In a large bowl, combine peanuts, raisins,…

Turkey Burger Macaroni

Turkey Burger Macaroni

Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat macaroni 1 small bell pepper 1 small onion 3 cloves garlic 3 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese (3/4 cup shredded) 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, no salt added 1 Tablespoon…

Tuna Melt

Tuna Melt

Ingredients 1 large or 2 small stalks celery 1 large tomato ½ medium lemon 2 (5- or 6-ounce) cans light tuna, packed in water, no salt added 2 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise ¼ teaspoon ground black…