Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dry pinto beans (sorted and rinsed) 2 garlic (cloves, minced) 1 tablespoon oil 1/4 cup onion (chopped) 1 teaspoon ground cumin Directions Cook beans and reserve some of the cooking liquid before draining. Sauté onions and…
A great twist on a classic dish, this is the perfect mix of sweet and tart. Whether you are making this for an event or for your family at home, this treat is sure to please! Ingredients Topping 1/4 cup…
Ingredients 1 cup cooked brown rice 1/2 cup nonfat (skim) milk (or 1% milk) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup chopped fruit (try a mixture – apples, bananas, raisins, berries, peaches) 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (try walnuts or almonds) Directions Wash…
Ingredients 1 cup cooked brown rice (chilled) 1 cup low-fat yogurt (plain or vanilla) 1 cup applesauce 1/4 cup raisins 1 cup crushed pineapple in juice (8 ounce can) Directions 1. Put aside 1/4 cup of drained pineapple. 2. Mix…
Ingredients 2 cups cooked brown rice 1/2 cup frozen green peas, cooked 1 cup diced celery 1/2 cup diced bell peppers 1/4 cup raisins 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons French dressing salt (1/2 teaspoon, optional) Directions 1. Mix rice, vegetables,…
Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 yellow onion, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 bell peppers (green, red, or yellow) 1 eggplant (peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes) 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained (15 ounces) 1 teaspoon dried basil…
Ingredients 1 cup whole milk 1 cup water 1 cup rice, uncooked 2 eggs 1 cup evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions In sauce pan, heat milk and water. Add rice, bring to…
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large yellow onion (peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces) 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) 1 medium eggplant (peeled and diced into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces) 2 zucchini (diced into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces or…
Ingredients 2 cups rice (cooked) 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, part skim 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups tomato puree Directions 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 12 inch pizza pan or baking sheet. 2. Cook rice following…
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…