Red Monster Smoothie
Ingredients 1 cup kale or spinach 1 cup strawberries 1 banana, medium 1 cup water (optional almond milk or coconut milk) 1 cup blueberries 1 cup pineapple 1 orange (peeled and sliced) 1 cup ice Directions 1. Using a blender,…
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Red Potato and Cabbage (Colcannon)
Ingredients 3 1/2 cups red potatoes (about 1 pound) 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 cups thinly sliced green cabbage (about 1/2 head) 1 cup 1% or nonfat milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper…
Refried Beans
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dry pinto beans (sorted and rinsed) 2 garlic (cloves, minced) 1 tablespoon oil 1/4 cup onion (chopped) 1 teaspoon ground cumin Directions Cook beans and reserve some of the cooking liquid before draining. Sauté onions and…
Rhubarb Blueberry Crisp
A great twist on a classic dish, this is the perfect mix of sweet and tart. Whether you are making this for an event or for your family at home, this treat is sure to please! Ingredients Topping 1/4 cup…
Rice Bowl Breakfast with Fruit and Nuts
Ingredients 1 cup cooked brown rice 1/2 cup nonfat (skim) milk (or 1% milk) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup chopped fruit (try a mixture – apples, bananas, raisins, berries, peaches) 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (try walnuts or almonds) Directions Wash…
Rice Dessert
Ingredients 1 cup cooked brown rice (chilled) 1 cup low-fat yogurt (plain or vanilla) 1 cup applesauce 1/4 cup raisins 1 cup crushed pineapple in juice (8 ounce can) Directions 1. Put aside 1/4 cup of drained pineapple. 2. Mix…
Rice Salad
Ingredients 2 cups cooked brown rice 1/2 cup frozen green peas, cooked 1 cup diced celery 1/2 cup diced bell peppers 1/4 cup raisins 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons French dressing salt (1/2 teaspoon, optional) Directions 1. Mix rice, vegetables,…
Rise and Shine Cobbler
Ingredients 1 cup peaches (canned, drained and sliced) 1 cup pear halves (canned, drained and sliced) 6 prunes (pitted, each cut in half) 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 orange 1 cup granola, low-fat Directions In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix…
Roast Chicken
Ingredients 1 chicken, whole 1 tablespoon olive oil (or canola oil) 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper (to taste, optional) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper…
Red Potato Salad
Ingredients 1 cup yogurt, plain fat-free 1/4 cup mayonnaise, low-fat 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 4 medium red potatoes (about 1 pound) 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions To prepare sauce,…