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Lentil Minestrone

Lentil Minestrone

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 yellow onion (peeled and chopped) 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) 3 carrots (scrubbed and diced into 1/4-inch pieces) 1 celery stalk (diced into 1/4-inch pieces) 1 sweet potato (scrubbed and diced…

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Lentil Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef, 90% lean 1 cup onion (chopped) 1 garlic clove (crushed, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder) 1 1/2 cups lentils (cooked, drained) 28 ounces spaghetti sauce, low-sodium (1 jar, can use 28-32 ounces) Directions 1. In…

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Light as a Feather Whole Wheat Pancakes

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups whole wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg, large 3 teaspoons brown sugar (1 Tablespoon, packed) 1 1/3 cups buttermilk, 1% 1 tablespoon oil Directions 1. Preheat…

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Lickety Split Banana Split

This fun, kid-friendly breakfast is a healthy twist on an ice cream classic. Directions 1. Peel and cut the banana in half, lengthwise. 2. Place the banana in a cereal bowl. 3. Top banana with yogurt and sprinkle with cereal…

Layered Black Bean Dip

Layered Black Bean Dip

Looking for a healthy snack for game day? This Layered Black Bean Dip is colorful, wholesome and tasty. Kids in the kitchen can help with the mashing, mixing, and layering. Paired with veggie sticks or baked whole wheat tortilla chips, this is recipe is a winner!

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Lemon Corn Cake

Ingredients 1 cup yellow corn meal 1 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup yogurt, low-fat lemon (about 6 oz) 2 teaspoons lemon peel (finely grated) 1 tablespoon oil 1 egg yolk 2/3…

Vegan Homemade Tofu Soy Chocolate Pudding with Whipped Cream

Instant Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients 1 box of instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 ounce) 1 1/4 cups soy milk (cold) 1 package silken tofu (14 ounce) Directions 1. Blend the chocolate pudding mix and the soy milk on medium speed for about 15 seconds…

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Ivory Coast Bananas with Caramel Sauce

Ingredients 6 bananas (large) 6 tablespoons butter 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup evaporated milk, skim 2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 teaspoons water Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place unpeeled banana on a baking sheet. Prick the skin…

Jean’s Banana Pudding Parfait

Jean’s Banana Pudding Parfait

Ingredients 8 ginger snap cookies (crushed) 7 medium ripe bananas (sliced thin) 1 cup nonfat milk 1 1-oz box instant sugar-free, fat-free vanilla pudding 1 1/4 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup fat-free frozen whipped topping…

Jiffy Oatmeal Crunch

Jiffy Oatmeal Crunch

Ingredients 1/2 cup margarine or butter 3/4 cup brown sugar (firmly packed) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups quick oats (uncooked) 1 cup raisins Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13…