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Green Bean and Mushroom Medley

Green Bean and Mushroom Medley

Ingredients 3 cups green beans (fresh, cut into 1-inch lengths) 2 carrot (cut into thick strips) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion (large, sliced) 1 pound mushroom (fresh, sliced) 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning 1/2 tablespoon garlic salt 1/4 cup…

Grilled Vegetable Packets

Grilled Vegetable Packets

Ingredients 2 zucchini, small (sliced) 2 yellow squash, small (sliced) 4 red potatoes, small (scrubbed well and sliced) 1/2 red onion (sliced) 1/2 bell pepper (red or green, seeded and sliced) 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing, light salt and pepper…

Greek Salad with Chicken

Greek Salad with Chicken

A colorful salad loaded with lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and olives topped with chicken and a creamy yogurt dressing. Ingredients For the dressing: 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, fat-free 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 clove garlic 1…

Grilled Vegetables

Grilled Vegetables

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 garlic clove (finely chopped) 3 sweet potatoes (cut into 1-inch slices) 3 corn cobs (cut into 2-inch sections) 1 eggplant (cut into 1/2-inch slices) 12 green onion (trimmed) Directions 1. Wash hands with soap…

Green Bean Saute

Green Bean Saute

Ingredients 1 cup onion (chopped) 1 cup mushroom (sliced) 1 teaspoon garlic (minced) 1 can green beans (16 ounce, drained, cut) Directions 1. Spray a skillet with non-stick cooking spray. 2. Sauté onions, mushrooms, and garlic. 3. Add green beans…

Green Bean and Rice Casserole

Green Bean and Rice Casserole

Ingredients 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup rice, uncooked 1 can low-sodium green beans, drained (about 15 ounces) 1 can low-sodium diced tomatoes (about 15 ounces) 1 cup water Directions In a medium-size pan, cook onions…

Green Beans and New Potatoes

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups frozen green beans (16 oz bag) 8 potatoes (small, washed, peeled, and halved) 1 onion (medium, chopped) 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions 1. Add all ingredients to a large stock pot and cover with water. 2. Bring…

Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil

Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil

Ingredients 6 cups green beans (about 1 pound, ends snipped) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion (medium, finely chopped) 1 can tomatoes (14.5 ounce can, drained and chopped) 1 tablespoon basil (fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried) 1 tablespoon parsley (fresh…

Ginger Orange Muffins

Ginger Orange Muffins

Ingredients 2 Servings Ginger Bread Mix (2 cups) 1 cup bran cereal 1 egg (slightly beaten) 1/2 cup milk, 1% 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate 1/4 cup molasses 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon orange peel (grated) 1/4 raisins (optional)…