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…
Topic Vegetarian
Southwestern Black-eyed Pea and Corn Salad
Ingredients 1 medium bell pepper 1 small red onion 2 (15½ ounce) cans black-eyed peas 1 (15¼ ounce) can corn kernels, no salt added 3 Tablespoons canola oil 2 Tablespoons vinegar 1 teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground…
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…
Noodles with Peanut Butter Sauce
Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat pasta ¼ cup peanut butter ⅓ cup warm water ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar 4 teaspoons sugar 1 bag frozen vegetables, such as broccoli or snow peas, thawed Optional…
Fruit Tarts
Ingredients 6 slices whole wheat sandwich bread 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature 1 1/2 Tablespoons skim milk 2 Tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups cut-up fresh fruit Materials Cutting board Fork Sharp knife Medium mixing…
Hearty Egg Burritos
Ingredients 3 green onions 1 medium red or green bell pepper 1 medium clove garlic 2 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese 1 (15½-ounce) can black beans, no salt added 1 teaspoon canola oil 4 large eggs ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, divided…
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.…
Trail Mix Bars
Ingredients 3 cups crispy rice cereal 3 cups toasted oat cereal 1 1/2 cups raisins 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup honey 3/4 cup sugar 1 jar chunky peanut butter (16 ounces) 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions Combine dry ingredients in…
Trail Treat
Throw together this quick treat full of dried fruit, nuts, and delicious grains. Enjoy it as a snack on your next walk through the park or hike. Ingredients Choose Two of These: pretzels (1 cup) square corn, rice or wheat cereal (1…
Tropical Overnight Oatmeal
Ingredients 2/3 cup old fashion oats (uncooked) 2/3 cup non-fat milk 2/3 cup non-fat Greek yogurt 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks 1 medium banana, sliced 2 tablespoons sliced almonds Directions Mix oats, milk, yogurt and allspice…