Topic Multicultural Recipes

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…

Mediterranean Chicken and White Bean Salad

Mediterranean Chicken and White Bean Salad

Ingredients 1 cup skinless cooked chicken (diced into 1/2 inch pieces) 1 can 15.5 ounce low-sodium white beans (drained and rinsed with cold water) 1 cucumber (peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces) 1/4 red or white onion (peeled and…

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…

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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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