Recipe Source USDA MyPlate

Kale Chips

Ingredients 1 cup bunch kale (or chard, spinach, or collards) 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil Directions 1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper (optional). 2. Wash and dry kale. With a knife or kitchen scissors, carefully remove the leaves…

Vegan Homemade Tofu Soy Chocolate Pudding with Whipped Cream

Instant Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients 1 box of instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 ounce) 1 1/4 cups soy milk (cold) 1 package silken tofu (14 ounce) Directions 1. Blend the chocolate pudding mix and the soy milk on medium speed for about 15 seconds…

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Kale Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Ingredients 4 cups kale (1 bunch) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 lemon (zested and juiced) 1 lime (zested and juiced) 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, fat-free) 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped or torn, stems included) 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted (pepitas)…

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Italian Bean Patties

Ingredients 2 cups beans, low-sodium (canned or cooked) 1 egg (beaten) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 cup bread crumbs (dry, or cracker crumbs) 1/8 cup cornmeal (or all purpose flour) 2 tablespoons…

Kale with Nuts and Raisins

Kale with Nuts and Raisins

Ingredients 1/4 cup nuts, chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup kale, stems removed and chopped (1 bunch) 1/2 cup raisins salt (optional, to taste) Directions 1. Heat oven to 350°F. 2. On a baking sheet,…

Italian Bean Soup

Italian Bean Soup

Ingredients 1 can great northern beans (15 ounce) 1 can red kidney beans (15 ounce) 2 cans pinto beans (15 ounce) 46 us fluid ounces tomato juice (or V-8 juice) 1 can Italian style or stewed tomatoes (15 ounce, low…

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Kelly’s Herbed Lentils and Rice Casserole

Ingredients 2 2/3 cups chicken broth 3/4 cup lentils (sorted and rinsed) 3/4 cup onion (chopped) 1/2 cup brown rice (raw) 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, part-skim (divided) Directions…

Tagliatelle and green salad

Italian Broccoli and Pasta

Ingredients 6 ounces fettucini noodles, uncooked 3 tablespoons green onion (chopped, also called scallions) 2 cups broccoli florets 1/2 teaspoon thyme (dried) 1/2 teaspoon oregano (dried) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 can stewed tomatoes (low-sodium, 14.5 ounce) 2/3 tablespoon Parmesan…

Kibbeh Khamoustah

Kibbeh Khamoustah

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef, 85% lean (coarsely ground, if available) 1 tablespoon salad oil 1 cup matzo meal 1 1/2 cups semolina 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 6 cloves garlic, chopped (use 6-7 cloves) 10 scallions, chopped 6…

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Honeydew Summer Salad Wedges

Ingredients 1 honeydew melon 1 package gelatin, lemon flavored (3 ounce) 1/2 cup water (boiling) 1/2 cup water (iced) ice cubes 1 cup whole strawberries (hulled) Directions Cut melon in half; scoop out seeds. Pat the inside of the melon…