Ingredients 1/2 cup dry red lentils 1 potato, medium grated (about 1/2 pound, peeling is optional) 1 large egg 1 garlic clove, finely sliced Parmesan cheese, grated or other cheese (2 Tablespoons, optional) hot sauce (1-2 dashes, optional) 1/4 teaspoon…
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…
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,…
Ingredients 1 cup whole milk 1 cup water 1 cup rice, uncooked 2 eggs 1 cup evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions In sauce pan, heat milk and water. Add rice, bring to…
Ingredients 4 8-inch whole wheat tortilla 1 cup frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed to remove excess liquid) 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese 1 avocado (peeled pitted chopped) 1 can 15.5 ounce low-sodium red kidney beans (drained and…
Ingredients 2 cups red beans, dry 8 cups water 1 1/2 cups onion (chopped) 1 cup celery (chopped) 4 bay leaves 3 tablespoons garlic (chopped) 1 tablespoon parsley (optional) 2 teaspoons thyme (crushed, dried) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black…
Ingredients 1 cup uncooked brown rice 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) 1 small yellow onion (chopped) 1 bell pepper (cored, seeded, and chopped) 1 1/2 ounces water 1 fresh tomato (coarsely chopped) 1/4 teaspoon salt…
Ingredients 2 cups rice (cooked) 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, part skim 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups tomato puree Directions 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 12 inch pizza pan or baking sheet. 2. Cook rice following…
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…
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…