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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

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…

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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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…

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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…

Healthy breakfast bowl with ingredients granola fruits Greek yogurt and berries top view. Weight loss, healthy lifestyle and eating concept

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 in a bwol

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

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…

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Lemon Spinach

Ingredients 8 cups spinach (1 pound, fresh) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice Directions 1. Wash the spinach. Trim off the stems. 2. Put the spinach, black pepper, and lemon juice in a pan. 3. Cook over medium…

Julia’s Sauteed & Steamed Collards

Julia’s Sauteed & Steamed Collards

Ingredients 16 cups chopped collards (small leaves) 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 large garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes 1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning Directions Cut bottom stems from collards. Wash and cut collards into bite-sized pieces. Place in colander…