Coffee Cooler
Ingredients 1/2 cup milk, 1% 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt 1/2 cup of coffee (1/2 cup or 4 fluid ounces – cooled to room temperature) 3 ice cubes 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar Directions Wash hands with soap and water.…
Recipe Source USDA MyPlate
Collard Green Gumbo with Ham Hock
Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion (peeled and diced) 3 celery stalks (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon chopped red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons…
Colorful Quesadillas
Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, fat-free 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 8 flour tortillas (6″ across) 1 cup sweet red pepper (chopped) 1 cup low-fat cheese (shredded) 2 cups spinach leaves (fresh, or 9 oz. frozen, thawed and squeezed dry) Directions…
Confetti Bean Salsa
Ingredients 1 can black or red beans (15.5 ounce) 1 can corn (12 ounce) 1 cup salsa Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Drain and rinse the beans. Drain the corn. Combine beans, corn, and salsa in a medium-size…
Confetti Slaw
Ingredients 1/4 head of cabbage (green) 2 carrots 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup peanuts 1/2 cup yogurt, low-fat vanilla 1/16 cup orange juice (1 Tablespoon) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Slice and cut cabbage into thin strips. Place…
Cooked Beans
Ingredients 1 cup dried beans 10 cups water Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Sort: Before soaking beans, pick them over and remove any damaged beans, small stones or dirt. Soak: Most beans will rehydrate to triple their dry…
Confetti Grain Salad
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked 3 cups water 2 lemons (juiced) 3 green onions (also called scallions) 1/4 cup parsley (minced) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 dash black pepper (to taste) 1/4 cup olive oil (or other vegetable oil)…
Cookie Cutter Appetizers
Ingredients 1 whole wheat tortilla 2 tablespoons cream cheese, low-fat 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup chopped vegetables (recommended: broccoli, carrots, red pepper, green onion) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut out multiple shapes…
Chickpea Dip
Ingredients 3 garlic cloves 1/4 cup yogurt (plain, low-fat) 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 can chickpeas (19oz, drained garbanzo beans) Directions Wash hands with soap and…
Cinnamon-Raisin Breakfast Mix
1. In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
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