Topic Vegetarian

Fruit Smoothies

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.…

Fruit Yogurt Dip

Fruit Yogurt Dip

Ingredients 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1 Tablespoon honey ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Materials Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium bowl Instructions In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well. Chef’s Notes For a tangy treat, try adding 1 teaspoon…

Homemade Granola

Homemade Granola

Ingredients 4 Tablespoons honey 2 Tablespoons canola oil ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 4 Tablespoons sliced or chopped almonds Non-stick cooking spray ½ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots, dates, or prunes) Materials Baking sheet Fork…

Guacamole

Guacamole

Ingredients ¼ red onion 1 medium clove garlic 2 plum tomatoes 1 medium lime 2 medium, ripe avocados ¼ teaspoon salt Optional Ingredients ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves Materials Cutting board Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium…

Hearty Vegetable Pasta

Hearty Vegetable Pasta

Ingredients 1 (16-ounce) package whole grain penne pasta 1 medium onion ½ pound carrots, or combination of carrots and winter squash 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce 1 (10-ounce) package firm tofu 1⁄3 cup milk ¼ teaspoon…

Hummus

Hummus

Ingredients 1 clove garlic 1 large lemon 1 (15½-ounce) can garbanzo beans ½ cup warm water 2 Tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Optional Ingredients 1 fresh red pepper, or…

Holiday Roasted Butternut Squash

Holiday Roasted Butternut Squash

Ingredients 2 pounds butternut squash ¼ cup walnuts 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon dried sage ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 Tablespoon butter or canola oil ¼ cup dried cranberries 1 ½ Tablespoons maple syrup Materials…

Japanese Simmered Squash

Japanese Simmered Squash

Ingredients 1 medium acorn squash, about 2 pounds 2 cups water 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 Tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce Materials Sharp knife Cutting board Vegetable peeler Spoon Measuring cups Measuring spoons Large skillet Aluminum foil Instructions Rinse squash and…

MyPlate Kitchen

Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients 1 onion (medium, chopped) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic clove (crushed, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder) 1 can tomatoes (14 1/2 ounce, drained and chopped) 1 teaspoon red pepper (ground, a pinch) 1 teaspoon basil (dried) 2/3 cup…

MyPlate Kitchen

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…

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