
Recipe Source USDA MyPlate


Snappy Cole Slaw
Ingredients 2 cups cabbage (shredded) 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon mustard 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions 1. Wash and shred the cabbage with a knife or grater. Put in a mixing bowl. 2.…

Smothered Greens
Ingredients 3 cups water 1/4 pound turkey breast, smoked, skinless 3 teaspoons hot pepper (freshly chopped) 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon cloves (ground) 2 cloves garlic (crushed) 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1 scallion stalk (chopped) 1 teaspoon ginger (ground) 1/4…

Snappy Rice Dish
Ingredients 1 cup vegetables, frozen or fresh (cut into bite size pieces) 1/2 cup chicken broth, reduced sodium (or use water) 1 cup brown rice, cooked 1/2 can kidney beans (about 7 oz) or other canned beans dill weed (fresh…

Soft Chicken Taco
Ingredients 2 chicken breasts, thawed, skin and bone removed from each piece 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2/3 tablespoon taco seasoning or chili powder (optional) 1 green pepper, sliced…

Soft Pretzels
Ingredients 1 tablespoon yeast cup warm water (100-110 degrees F) 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 egg 1 tablespoon sugar 2 sesame seeds (2 Tablespoons, optional) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease 2…

Soul-Healthy Cornbread
Ingredients 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup flour (all purpose) 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/2 cup applesauce, unsweetened 4 egg whites (1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Directions 1. Preheat oven…

South of the Border Dip
Ingredients 1 cup sour cream, non-fat 1 cup yogurt, non-fat plain 1 cup salsa Directions 1. Mix the sour cream, yogurt, and salsa. 2. Store the dip in a covered container if you don’t plan to eat it right away.…

South of the Border Salad
Ingredients 3 cups corn (2-15.2 ounce cans, drained and rinsed) 2 cans black beans (15.5 ounces each, drained and rinsed) 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 ounces) 1 onion (medium, chopped) Dressing Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil (or…

Southern Banana Pudding
Ingredients 3 3/4 cups milk (fat-free) 2 instant vanilla pudding and pie-filling mix (small packages 4 serving size, fat-free, sugar free) 32 vanilla wafers 2 bananas (medium, sliced) 2 cups frozen whipped topping (light) Directions Wash hands with soap and…