Recipe Source USDA MyPlate

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

Ingredients 1 10-ounce packages frozen vegetables, any type 2 cans stewed tomatoes, canned, low-sodium (14.5 ounce) 2 cans broth, any flavor, canned, low-sodium (14 ounce cans) 1 can beans, canned, any type (15.5 ounce) 1 ounce pasta, dry, any type…

Mini Caprese Bites

Mini Caprese Bites

Ingredients 4 cherry tomatoes 1 cheese stick, part-skim 8 fresh basil (leaves) 1 teaspoon olive oil (or other vegetable oil) 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (or other vinegar) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Slice string cheese into 4 equal…

Mixed Fruit Salad

Mixed Fruit Salad

Ingredients 1 can mandarin oranges, drained 1 can fruit cocktail, drained 1 can pineapple chunks, drained 2 apples (chopped) 1 banana (sliced) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Mix all ingredients together. Cover and chill until ready to serve.…

Mock Sour Cream

Mock Sour Cream

Ingredients 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or non-fat 2 tablespoons skim milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice Directions 1. Combine all in the blender and blend until smooth.

Mixed Grain Bread

Mixed Grain Bread

Ingredients 1/4 cup cornmeal (yellow) 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed) 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup water (boiling) 1 packet dry yeast (active) 1/4 cup water (warm 105 – 115 degrees) 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 1/4…

Mock Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Mock Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Full of sweet potato flavor, this delicious pie will be a hit at your next holiday meal.  Ingredients Crust: 1 1/4 cups flour (all purpose) 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/3 cup milk, non-fat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Filling: 1/4 cup sugar (white) 1/4…

Mousse a la Banana

Mousse a la Banana

Ingredients 2 tablespoons milk (low-fat, 1%) 4 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 banana (medium, cut into quarters) 1 cup yogurt (plain, low-fat) 8 slices banana slices (1/4 inch) Directions 1. Place milk, sugar, vanilla, and banana in blender. Process…

Mouth-Watering Oven-Fried Fish

Mouth-Watering Oven-Fried Fish

Ingredients 2 pounds fish fillets (see notes) 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh) 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1% 1 teaspoon garlic (fresh, minced) 2 dashs hot sauce 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (ground) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 cup corn…

Mozzarella Chicken with Garlic Spinach

Mozzarella Chicken with Garlic Spinach

Ingredients 8 chicken breast halves (small, skin and bone removed) 1/2 cup bread crumbs (Italian seasoned, crushed) 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, part skim (shredded) 1 tablespoon canola oil 4 cloves garlic (minced) 2 packages spinach leaves Directions Wash hands with…

Marinated Beef

Marinated Beef

Ingredients 12 ounces beef round steak 1 garlic clove 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Directions 1. Using a cutting board and sharp knife, cut round steak across the grain into…