Topic Multicultural Recipes

mix of vegetables on a wooden background

Italian Style Vegetables

Ingredients 2 zucchini (small, cut into 1/2 inch pieces) 1/2 pound green beans (snapped into pieces) 1/2 cabbage (small, sliced thin or shredded) 2 cups corn kernels (or combination of favorite vegetables) garlic (1 clove, minced, optional) 2 tablespoons olive…

Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients 4 cups pasta, cooked 2 cups broccoli (blanched, pieces) 1 cup carrot (cooked, slices) 1/2 cup red pepper (strips) 1/4 cup green onion (sliced) 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, light or reduced fat (can use 1/2 to 3/4 cup)…

Spicy Grilled Caribbean Jerk Chicken drumsticks and thighs on a black platter on a wooden table

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground) 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice (ground) 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (ground) 1 tablespoon hot pepper (chopped) 1 teaspoon hot pepper (crushed, dried) 2 teaspoons oregano (crushed) 2 teaspoons thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 garlic clove…

MyPlate Kitchen

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…

MyPlate Kitchen

Jollof Rice

Ingredients 2 pounds cooked meat, cut into 1-inch cubes (use chicken, bacon, shrimp, or smoked pork) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup onion, yellow (finely chopped) 1/2 cup green peppers (finely chopped) ground ginger (1/2 teaspoon, optional) 1 can whole…

Kibbeh Khamoustah

Kibbeh Khamoustah

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef, 85% lean (coarsely ground, if available) 1 tablespoon salad oil 1 cup matzo meal 1 1/2 cups semolina 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 6 cloves garlic, chopped (use 6-7 cloves) 10 scallions, chopped 6…

MyPlate Kitchen

Hoppin’ John (Sausage, Black-Eyed Peas, and Rice)

Ingredients 1/2 cup brown rice, instant uncooked (or white rice) 1 teaspoon canola oil (or corn oil) 3 ounces low-fat smoked turkey sausage ring, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (lowest fat and sodium available) 1/2 red bell pepper…

Huevos Motuleños

Huevos Motuleños

Ingredients 1 cup pinto beans, dry 6 cups water 8 small corn tortillas 1 can low-sodium peas, drained (about 15 ounces) 4 ounces ham, cooked and diced (about 1/2 cup) 4 egg whites 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 cup fresh…

MyPlate Kitchen

Huevos Rancheros with Fresh Salsa

Ingredients 4 corn tortillas (6 inch) 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil non-stick cooking spray 4 egg whites (medium) 4 eggs (medium) 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (ground) 4 tablespoons cheese, shredded cheddar or monterey jack 2 cups fresh salsa Directions Preheat oven…

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Indian Vegetable and Rice Skillet Meal

Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 onion (chopped) 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 cups mixed vegetables (chopped cauliflower, peppers, carrots, or peas) 1 baking potato (large) 1 cup white rice (uncooked) 2 1/2 cups…

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