Veggie & Rice Stir-Fry
Ingredients 1 cup brown rice ½ pound broccoli 2 medium celery stalks 1 medium carrot 1 small jalapeño or other chili pepper 1 clove garlic 6 ounces boneless chicken pieces or firm tofu ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 Tablespoon…
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Purple Vegetable Pancakes
Ingredients Pineapple Dipping Sauce 1 clove garlic 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple packed in juice 3 Tablespoons water 2 Tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1½ teaspoons cornstarch ¼ teaspoon ground ginger Pancakes 1 medium zucchini 1 medium beet 1 medium carrot…
Fruit Smoothies
Ingredients 1 medium banana ½ cup ice cubes 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt ½ cup 100% orange juice 4 frozen strawberries Optional Ingredients ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Materials Measuring cups Special Materials Blender Instructions Peel banana. Place in blender.…
Fruit Yogurt Dip
Ingredients 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1 Tablespoon honey ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Materials Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium bowl Instructions In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well. Chef’s Notes For a tangy treat, try adding 1 teaspoon…
Homemade Granola
Ingredients 4 Tablespoons honey 2 Tablespoons canola oil ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 4 Tablespoons sliced or chopped almonds Non-stick cooking spray ½ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots, dates, or prunes) Materials Baking sheet Fork…
Guacamole
Ingredients ¼ red onion 1 medium clove garlic 2 plum tomatoes 1 medium lime 2 medium, ripe avocados ¼ teaspoon salt Optional Ingredients ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves Materials Cutting board Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium…
Herb Roasted Chicken with Vegetables
Ingredients 1 pound carrots 1 large onion 1 clove garlic 1 pound root vegetables, such as red potatoes, beets, turnips, rutabagas, or parsnips 1 large lemon ¼ cup water ¼ cup canola oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried…
Hummus
Ingredients 1 clove garlic 1 large lemon 1 (15½-ounce) can garbanzo beans ½ cup warm water 2 Tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Optional Ingredients 1 fresh red pepper, or…
Turkey Tacos
Ingredients 1 medium carrot, small sweet potato, or small zucchini ¼ medium head lettuce 2 large tomatoes 7 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese 1 (15½-ounce) can low-sodium pinto beans Non-stick cooking spray 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 (15½-ounce) can chopped…
Turkey Patties
Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey (85% lean)1 cup bread crumbs1 egg1/4 cup green onion (chopped)3 teaspoons prepared mustard1/2 cup chicken brothnonstick cooking spray Directions