Recipe Source USDA MyPlate

MyPlate Kitchen

Meaty Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients 3 potatoes (medium) 8 ounces turkey, chicken, beef, or pork, diced and cooked 1 cup broccoli (coarsely chopped) 1/2 cup onion (chopped) 1/2 cup carrot (thinly sliced) 3/4 cup water (hot) 3/4 cup non-fat milk 1 tablespoon flour 1/4…

Meatball Soup

Meatball Soup

Ingredients 6 cups water 1/3 cup brown rice 3 bouillon cubes (low-sodium chicken or beef flavored, or 1 tablespoon low-sodium bouillon powder) 1 tablespoon oregano 8 ounces ground beef (90% lean, or turkey or chicken) 1 tomato (finely chopped) 1/2…

roasted eggplant topped with yogurt

Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant with Tomato Sauce

Ingredients 2 eggplant (medium) 1 cup pizza sauce (low-sodium, or low-sodium spaghetti sauce) 1/2 cup yogurt (low-fat plain) 1 garlic clove (finely chopped) vegetable oil spray (as needed) Directions 1. Wash hands thoroughly with warm water and soap. 2. Preheat…

Mango Shake

Mango Shake

Ingredients 2 cups milk (low-fat 1%) 1 fresh pitted mango (or 4 Tablespoons of frozen mango juice) 1 banana (medium) 2 ice cubes Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Put all ingredients into a blender. Blend until foamy. Serve…

Mediterranean Chicken and White Bean Salad

Mediterranean Chicken and White Bean Salad

Ingredients 1 cup skinless cooked chicken (diced into 1/2 inch pieces) 1 can 15.5 ounce low-sodium white beans (drained and rinsed with cold water) 1 cucumber (peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces) 1/4 red or white onion (peeled and…

Manhattan Clam Chowder

Manhattan Clam Chowder

Ingredients 3 celery (stalks, medium – washed & sliced) 1 onion (large, chopped) 1/2 cup tomato puree (low sodium) 1 1/2 cups potatoes (sliced) 1 1/2 cups carrot (washed and sliced) 2 cans clams (6 1/2 ounces each, chopped, drained)…

Melissa’s Slow Cooker Stuffing

Melissa’s Slow Cooker Stuffing

Ingredients 3/4 stick of light butter 2 cups chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 2 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley 2 cups fresh mushrooms (sliced) 16 slices 100% whole-wheat bread, cubed 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 cup chopped apple 1 teaspoon…

Melon Salsa

Melon Salsa

Ingredients 2 cups melon, honeydew, cantaloupe or watermelon (seeded and chopped fresh, use one kind or a combination) 1 cup cucumber (peeled, seeded and chopped) 1/4 cup onion, red or white (chopped) 2 cilantro or mint, fresh (2 Tablespoon, chopped,…

MyPlate Kitchen

Low Fat Creamy Dressing

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonaise, reduced fat 1/2 cup yogurt, non-fat plain 1/4 teaspoon dill weed 1/2 teaspoon celery salt cucumber, chopped (2 Tablespoons, optional) Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in small container. 2. Store covered in refrigerator and use within…

SNAP-Ed Massachusetts wants to hear from you.

(Check all that apply below)
(Check all that apply below)