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Rainbow Veggie Salad

Ingredients 1 can red kidney beans (15.5 ounces, drained and rinsed) 1 can black beans (15.5 ounces, drained and rinsed) 3 carrot (scrubbed and sliced) 1 yellow squash (medium, washed and sliced) 1 zucchini (medium, washed and sliced) 1/2 cup…

Quesadilla con Huevos

Quesadilla con Huevos

Ingredients 1/2 cup cheddar or colby jack cheese (grated – cojack) 2 egg (scrambled) 4 flour tortillas (6 – 8 inch) 4 salsa (4 Tablespoons, optional) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Put 2 Tablespoons cheese and 1/4 of…

Purple Cow

Ingredients 6 us fluid ounces grape juice (frozen) 1 cup water (cold) 1/3 cup milk (nonfat, dry) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup ice (or more) Directions 1. Place all ingredients in blender or food processor. 2. Secure lid and blend…

Quick 'N Cool Summer Salad

Quick ‘N Cool Summer Salad

Ingredients 14 ounces elbow macaroni 1 can green beans (16 ounce, drained, or other vegetable) 1 can tuna packed in water (6.5 ounces, drained and flaked) 1 cup cheese (diced) 1/2 cup sweet pickles (diced) 1/2 cup onion (diced) 1…

Quick and Easy Baked Potato Salad

Quick and Easy Baked Potato Salad

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes 1 cup non-fat plain yogurt 1/3 cup minced onion 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese 4 tablespoons snipped fresh chives 3 tablespoons real bacon bits or pieces 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper…

Quick and Easy Potato Casserole

Quick and Easy Potato Casserole

Ingredients 3 1/2 Yukon Gold potatoes (very thinly sliced) 1 cup onion (quartered and thinly sliced) 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning 1/2 cup stock or reduced-sodium broth 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2…

Quick and Healthy Black-Eyed Peas

Quick and Healthy Black-Eyed Peas

Ingredients 4 slices turkey bacon (chopped) 2 cups black-eyed peas, frozen (about 2 pounds) 2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon sugar Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Over medium high heat cook bacon for 3-4 minutes. Add…

Quick Black Bean Salad

Quick Black Bean Salad

Ingredients 1 can black beans (15 ounces) 1 1/2 10-ounce packages frozen corn 1/2 cup salsa Directions 1. Leave frozen corn in the fridge overnight to defrost. If you forget to do this ahead of time, defrost it in the…

Quick Chicken & Vegetable Soup

Quick Chicken & Vegetable Soup

Ingredients 1 tablespoon onion (chopped) 1 can tomatoes (14.5 ounce, broken up) 1 cup potatoes (cut in pieces) 2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium (14.5 ounce can) 1/2 cup chicken, cooked and chopped 1 package mixed vegetables (10 ounce frozen) 1/4…

Quick and Easy Pizza

Quick and Easy Pizza

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour (divided in half) 1 tablespoon instant yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 2/3 cup warm water + 2 Tablespoons (110-115 degrees F) 2 sprays of nonstick cooking spray 1 cup Easy Marinara Sauce 6 ounces part-skim mozzarella…

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