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Red Bean Quesadilla

Red Bean Quesadilla

Ingredients 4 8-inch whole wheat tortilla 1 cup frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed to remove excess liquid) 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese 1 avocado (peeled pitted chopped) 1 can 15.5 ounce low-sodium red kidney beans (drained and…

Rise and Shine Cobbler

Rise and Shine Cobbler

Ingredients 1 cup peaches (canned, drained and sliced) 1 cup pear halves (canned, drained and sliced) 6 prunes (pitted, each cut in half) 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 orange 1 cup granola, low-fat Directions In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix…

Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients 2 cups red beans, dry 8 cups water 1 1/2 cups onion (chopped) 1 cup celery (chopped) 4 bay leaves 3 tablespoons garlic (chopped) 1 tablespoon parsley (optional) 2 teaspoons thyme (crushed, dried) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black…

Roast Chicken

Roast Chicken

Ingredients 1 chicken, whole 1 tablespoon olive oil (or canola oil) 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper (to taste, optional) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper…

Red Chile Stew

Red Chile Stew

Ingredients 2 pounds pork (cut into small pieces save some fat) 5 dried red chiles 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder salt (to taste, optional) Directions 1. Wash chiles, removing stems and seeds. Place in blender with 1 cup…

Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked brown rice 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) 1 small yellow onion (chopped) 1 bell pepper (cored, seeded, and chopped) 1 1/2 ounces water 1 fresh tomato (coarsely chopped) 1/4 teaspoon salt…

Red Hot Fusilli

Red Hot Fusilli

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1/4 cup parsley (fresh minced) 4 cups ripe tomatoes (chopped) 1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped or 1 tsp dried basil) 1 tablespoon oregano leaves (crushed or 1 tsp dried oregano) 1/4…

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,…

Red potatoes and cabbage in a bowl

Red Potato and Cabbage (Colcannon)

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups red potatoes (about 1 pound) 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 cups thinly sliced green cabbage (about 1/2 head) 1 cup 1% or nonfat milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper…

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