Topic Vegetarian

Summer Breeze Smoothie

Summer Breeze Smoothie

Ingredients 1 cup plain yogurt (non-fat) 6 strawberries (medium) 1 cup pineapple (crushed, canned in juice) 1 banana (medium) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 ice cubes Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Place all ingredients in blender and puree…

Summer Fruit Salad

Summer Fruit Salad

Ingredients 1 cup strawberries (diced, fresh or frozen) 1 cup watermelon (cubed) 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned packed in natural juice (and do not drain) Directions Stir fruit together in a medium sized bowl. Cover and chill. Serve…

Summer Salad

Summer Salad

Ingredients 2 cups salad greens 6 green onions (thinly sliced, with tops) 6 mushrooms (large, fresh, thinly sliced) 1/4 cup walnuts (coarsely chopped) 3/4 cup parsley (fresh, finely chopped) 3/4 cup Tangy Dressing Directions 1. Wash and dry greens. Tear…

Sliced zucchini squash and grape tomato vegetable side dish sauteed in frying pan

Summer Squash Medley

Ingredients 1 onion, small 1 tablespoon olive oil (or canola oil) 1 1/2 yellow summer squash, small and sliced (can use 1-2 squash) 1 1/2 zucchini, small and sliced (can use 1-2 zucchini) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper…

Summer Squash Stir Fry

Summer Squash Stir Fry

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil (or other vegetable oil) 1 small onion, chopped 2 cups summer squash (washed and sliced) 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced seasonings, to taste (optional) Directions 1. In a skillet (the larger the better), heat oil…

Summer Italian Vegetables

Summer Italian Vegetables

Ingredients 1 onion, diced 1 squash, diced (yellow or zucchini) 1 tomato, diced 1 green pepper, chopped 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces, low sodium) 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, part-skim shredded Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.…

Summer Squash

Summer Squash, Italian Style

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 summer squash (medium, thinly sliced) 1 tablespoon water salt and pepper (optional, to taste) 1 tablespoon sweet basil, fresh 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese (grated) Directions 1. Using a large, ovenproof frying…

Strawberry Banana Parfait

Strawberry Banana Parfait

Ingredients 1/2 medium ripe banana, mashed 1/8 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup plain non-fat yogurt 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1/2 cup bran and wheat flakes ready-to-eat cereal Directions Stir banana and vanilla into yogurt and combine well. In a 10-12…

Summer Vegetable Spaghetti

Summer Vegetable Spaghetti

Ingredients 2 cups onions (small, yellow, cut into eighths) 2 cups tomatoes (chopped, peeled, fresh, ripe, about 1 lb) 2 cups squash (thinly sliced yellow and green, about 1 lb) 1 1/2 cups green beans (cut fresh, about 1/2 lb)…

Strawberries

Strawberries, White Bean, and Edamame Salad

Ingredients Directions Cook edamame according to package directions, while preparing remaining ingredients. Rinse under cool water and drain.  In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients.  In a medium bowl, toss all ingredients except spinach and vinaigrette.  Serve on individual plates…