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Lobio with green beans

Louisiana Green Beans

Ingredients 1/4 cup onion (chopped) 1/4 cup green pepper (chopped) 1/2 cup celery (chopped) 2 cans green beans (16 ounces each, drained) 1 can tomatoes (14.5 ounces) Directions 1. Peel and chop the onion. 2. Chop the green pepper and…

MyPlate Kitchen

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…

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…

Low Fat Ranch Dip

Low Fat Ranch Dip

Ingredients 1 can great northern beans (15 ounce, rinsed and drained, low sodium) 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup yogurt, low-fat plain 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon chives (fresh, chopped) 1 tablespoon…

bowl of tartar sauce

Low-Fat Tartar Sauce

Ingredients 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt (or low-fat sour cream) 1/16 cup (1 tablespoon) pickle relish 1 tablespoon onion, minced (or 2 teaspoons dried minced onion) 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley) 1 teaspoon mustard 2…

Mac and Beans Medley

Mac and Beans Medley

Ingredients 4 garlic clove 1 bell pepper (green, red, yellow, or orange) 2 tablespoons oil 1 can tomatoes (14-15 ounces, diced) 1 can beans (15.5 ounces, black, kidney, pinto or other, drained and rinsed) 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (crushed)…

Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli

Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk (1%, low fat) 2 cups cheddar cheese, low-fat shredded 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cups broccoli (cooked and chopped) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Cook macaroni, following…

Macaroni Chick-Pea Soup

Macaroni Chick-Pea Soup

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, fat-free, low sodium 1 cup water 1 3/4 cups macaroni (dry) 1/2 teaspoon celery flakes (or onion powder) 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 cup stewed tomatoes, no-salt 1 cup green beans 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo…

Magic Crust Quiche

Magic Crust Quiche

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup onion (chopped) 2 cups vegetables (can use frozen, fresh or leftovers) 1 cup cheddar cheese, low-fat (shredded) 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk, 1% 3/4 cup baking mix (like Bisquick) Directions Wash hands…

Close up view of stier fried tofu with spinach, simple and healthy home cooking commonly found in Indonesian household

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…

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