Topic Multicultural Recipes

Masur Dal (Red Lentils with Onion)

Masur Dal (Red Lentils with Onion)

Ingredients 1/2 cup dried red lentils 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon sugar 5 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 chili peppers 1/2 onion, large chopped Directions…

roasted eggplant topped with yogurt

Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant with Tomato Sauce

Ingredients 2 eggplant (medium) 1 cup pizza sauce (low-sodium, or low-sodium spaghetti sauce) 1/2 cup yogurt (low-fat plain) 1 garlic clove (finely chopped) vegetable oil spray (as needed) Directions 1. Wash hands thoroughly with warm water and soap. 2. Preheat…

Magic Crust Quiche

Magic Crust Quiche

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup onion (chopped) 2 cups vegetables (can use frozen, fresh or leftovers) 1 cup cheddar cheese, low-fat (shredded) 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk, 1% 3/4 cup baking mix (like Bisquick) Directions Wash hands…

MyPlate Kitchen

Lentil Tacos

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dry lentils (sorted and rinsed) 4 cups water 1/2 green pepper (chopped) 4 cloves garlic (minced) hot pepper flakes (1/2 teaspoon, optional) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon basil 2/3 cup tomato paste…

Tasty vegetarian lentils burgers, healthy food close up

Italian Bean Patties

Ingredients 2 cups beans, low-sodium (canned or cooked) 1 egg (beaten) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 cup bread crumbs (dry, or cracker crumbs) 1/8 cup cornmeal (or all purpose flour) 2 tablespoons…

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…

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