Meatloaf
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 can (about 15 ounces) low-sodium cream style corn 1/2 cup onion, diced 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons dried egg mix (or 1 egg) (or 1…
Recipe Source USDA MyPlate
Meatloaf in a Mug
Ingredients 1/4 pound ground beef, 85% lean (or leaner) 2 tablespoons oatmeal 1 tablespoon catsup 2 teaspoons milk, 1% 1 teaspoon dry onion mix Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Combine all ingredients and stir to mix. Spray microwave-safe…
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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…
Low Calorie Dressing
Ingredients 1/2 cup tomato juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or vinegar) 1/3 tablespoon onion, grated (1 teaspoon) 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard Directions 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Store in refrigerator. Notes Learn more…