Recipe Source USDA MyPlate
Lentil Vegetable Salad
Ingredients 1/2 cup lentils (washed) 2 cups potatoes (1 can, about 15 ounces, sliced) 1 cup peas (frozen) 2 carrot (large, shredded) 1 tablespoon parsley 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 teaspoons mustard 1/4 cup olive oil Directions 1. Boil…
Leaf Finger Salad
Ingredients 4 iceberg lettuce leaves (large)1 cucumber (sliced)1 beet (shredded)1 carrot, medium (shredded)6 tablespoons sunflower seeds2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar Directions 1. Lay lettuce leaves on a flat surface. Top each leaf with all ingredients: cucumbers, carrots, beets,…
Lentil Vegetable Soup
Ingredients 1 cup lentils (dry) 5 cups water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon onion (finely chopped) 1 cup tomato sauce (canned) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 garlic clove) 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 bay leaf…
Leafy Tofu
Ingredients 1 package tofu 1 tablespoon oil 4 cups spinach (2 bunches of fresh spinach) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/3 tablespoon sesame seeds (1 teaspoon, toasted) Directions 1. Drain tofu. 2. Dice tofu into 1-inch cubes. 3. Tear spinach into…
Light as a Feather Whole Wheat Pancakes
Ingredients 1 1/3 cups whole wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg, large 3 teaspoons brown sugar (1 Tablespoon, packed) 1 1/3 cups buttermilk, 1% 1 tablespoon oil Directions 1. Preheat…
Lemon Corn Cake
Ingredients 1 cup yellow corn meal 1 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup yogurt, low-fat lemon (about 6 oz) 2 teaspoons lemon peel (finely grated) 1 tablespoon oil 1 egg yolk 2/3…
Lickety Split Banana Split
This fun, kid-friendly breakfast is a healthy twist on an ice cream classic. Directions 1. Peel and cut the banana in half, lengthwise. 2. Place the banana in a cereal bowl. 3. Top banana with yogurt and sprinkle with cereal…
Lemon Dill Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, fat free (or low-fat) 1/3 tablespoon dill weed (1 teaspoon) 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups (1 pound) Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved lengthwise) 2 teaspoons margarine or butter 1/4 cup…
Lemon Potatoes
Ingredients 3 medium potatoes 1 lemon, juiced (about 1/4 cup of lemon juice) 1 clove garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons oil (olive, canola, vegetable) Directions Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Combine ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove and…