Ratatouille
Ingredients 1 small red onion 2 medium cloves garlic 1 small eggplant 1 medium zucchini 1 medium yellow squash 1 large tomato 3 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground…
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Rolled Oats and Peanut Butter Cookie
Ingredients 1 ripe banana ½ stick (4 Tablespoons) unsalted butter 1∕3 cup granulated sugar ½ cup peanut butter 1∕3 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 large egg ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup whole wheat flour…
Mango Salsa
Ingredients 2 large ripe mangoes 1 small cucumber 2 medium green onions 1 medium jalapeño pepper 2 medium limes ½ teaspoon salt Pinch of cayenne pepper Optional Ingredients 1 medium bell pepper ¼ cup fresh cilantro Materials Cutting board Measuring…
Salmon Pasta Bake
Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat penne pasta 2 medium green onions 1 (14½-ounce) can pink salmon in water 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt 2 teaspoons dried dill or dried parsley ¼ teaspoon salt ¼…
Noodles with Peanut Butter Sauce
Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat pasta ¼ cup peanut butter ⅓ cup warm water ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar 4 teaspoons sugar 1 bag frozen vegetables, such as broccoli or snow peas, thawed Optional…
Fruit Tarts
Ingredients 6 slices whole wheat sandwich bread 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature 1 1/2 Tablespoons skim milk 2 Tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups cut-up fresh fruit Materials Cutting board Fork Sharp knife Medium mixing…
Hearty Egg Burritos
Ingredients 3 green onions 1 medium red or green bell pepper 1 medium clove garlic 2 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese 1 (15½-ounce) can black beans, no salt added 1 teaspoon canola oil 4 large eggs ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, divided…
Fruit Smoothies
Ingredients 1 medium banana ½ cup ice cubes 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt ½ cup 100% orange juice 4 frozen strawberries Optional Ingredients ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Materials Measuring cups Special Materials Blender Instructions Peel banana. Place in blender.…
Fruit Yogurt Dip
Ingredients 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1 Tablespoon honey ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Materials Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium bowl Instructions In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well. Chef’s Notes For a tangy treat, try adding 1 teaspoon…
Orange Glazed Carrots
Ingredients 1 pound carrots 1 cup orange juice ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon dried basil Pinch ground black pepper Materials Colander Cutting board Large pot Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium bowl Medium skillet Sharp knife Vegetable peeler Instructions Fill a…