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Eating Smart Seasoning Mix

Ingredients 1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes 3/4 cup dried, minced onion 2 cups dried milk, non-fat Directions 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Store in airtight container. 3. Use in recipes as indicated.   Notes…

Fat-Free Apple Crumb Dessert

Fat-Free Apple Crumb Dessert

Ingredients 4 apples (medium, baking) 1/2 cup oatmeal, quick cooking (uncooked) 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark) 2 teaspoons cinnamon (ground) 1/3 cup apple juice non-stick cooking spray Directions 1. Move the oven rack to the center of the…

Eggplant and Pepper Dip

Eggplant and Pepper Dip

Ingredients 1 eggplant 2 red pepper 1 onion (small) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon basil 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions 1. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the peel from the eggplant. 2.…

Eggs Foo Young

Eggs Foo Young

Ingredients 2 eggs 1 cup bean sprouts, fresh 1/2 cup chicken, cooked and diced (or beef) 1/3 tablespoon dried minced onion 1 cup mushrooms, stems and pieces (drained) 2 teaspoons oil Directions 1. Beat eggs with electric mixer (or by…

Eggs over Kale and Sweet Potato Grits

Eggs over Kale and Sweet Potato Grits

Ingredients 1 large sweet potato (orange flesh) 2 cups fresh kale (chopped) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (divided) 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup non-fat milk 3/4 cup grits (quick cooking) 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 eggs Directions Preheat oven to 350°F.…

Elaine’s Green-Mash Potatoes

Elaine’s Green-Mash Potatoes

Ingredients 7 potatoes (medium size, about 1 cup each) 1 cup skim milk (divided) 2 garlic cloves (peeled) 1 cup frozen peas 2 tablespoons soft (tub) margarine 1/8 teaspoon white pepper (optional) 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt Directions Simmer peeled, diced…

Ensalada de Huevo

Egg Salad

Ingredients 4 hard boiled eggs (finely chopped) 2 packet of pickle relish (2/3 tablespoon) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon mustard (wet) 1/4 cup mayonnaise Directions Put the eggs in a pan of cold water. Simmer for 20 minutes. Cool promptly…

Enchilada Bake

Enchilada Bake

Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1 onion (medium, chopped) 3 garlic (cloves, minced) 2 cups black beans (cooked) 1 cup kernel corn (1/2 of a 15.2 ounce can, drained and rinsed) 1 teaspoon cumin 2 cups prepared salsa (divided) 8 corn…

Easy Mango Salsa

Easy Mango Salsa

Ingredients 1 mango (peeled and chopped) 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 green onion, chopped 1 lime, juiced (1-2 Tablespoons) Directions 1. Peel and chop the mango, be sure to remove the seed. 2. Cut the pepper and onion…

Easy No-Cook Salsa

Easy No-Cook Salsa

Ingredients 2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce cans, drained) 1 can diced green chiles ( 4.5 ounce can, drained) 1/4 cup green onion (sliced) 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped) 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 garlic,…