Strawberry Yogurt Pops
Ingredients 1 cup low-fat strawberry yogurt 6 large strawberries, fresh or frozen 1 ice cube tray (or paper cups) Directions Cut strawberries into small pieces. Mix fruit and yogurt. Divide into 4 small paper cups (or 8 ice…
Recipe Source USDA MyPlate
Stuffed Green Peppers
Ingredients 4 green pepper (large, washed) 1 pound turkey, ground, 85% lean 1 cup rice, uncooked 1/2 cup onion (peeled and chopped) 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce, unsalted ground black pepper (to taste) Directions 1. Cut around the stem of…
Stuffed Summer Squash
Ingredients 2 summer squash 3 cups cooked brown rice 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 cup squash pulp (from summer squash listed above) 1 cup white beans, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon fresh basil 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese Directions 1. Wash…
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients 5 bell peppers (red, orange, yellow, or green) 1 pound ground beef, 90% lean 3/4 cup brown rice 1/2 can diced tomatoes, low-sodium 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions…
Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients 1 onion (small) 3 tomatoes (large) 1 cup bread crumbs (unseasoned) 2 teaspoons parsley (dried) 2 teaspoons basil (dried) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup water (or more as needed) Directions…
Sugar and Spice Cookies (from Better Baking Mix)
Ingredients 1 cup Better Baking Mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (or white sugar) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup raisins (optional) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease baking sheet.…
Summer Breeze Smoothie
Ingredients 1 cup plain yogurt (non-fat) 6 strawberries (medium) 1 cup pineapple (crushed, canned in juice) 1 banana (medium) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 ice cubes Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Place all ingredients in blender and puree…
Summer Fruit Salad
Ingredients 1 cup strawberries (diced, fresh or frozen) 1 cup watermelon (cubed) 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned packed in natural juice (and do not drain) Directions Stir fruit together in a medium sized bowl. Cover and chill. Serve…
Summer Salad
Ingredients 2 cups salad greens 6 green onions (thinly sliced, with tops) 6 mushrooms (large, fresh, thinly sliced) 1/4 cup walnuts (coarsely chopped) 3/4 cup parsley (fresh, finely chopped) 3/4 cup Tangy Dressing Directions 1. Wash and dry greens. Tear…
Summer Squash Medley
Ingredients 1 onion, small 1 tablespoon olive oil (or canola oil) 1 1/2 yellow summer squash, small and sliced (can use 1-2 squash) 1 1/2 zucchini, small and sliced (can use 1-2 zucchini) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper…