Topic Vegetarian

Peachy Peanut Butter Pita Pockets

Peachy Peanut Butter Pita Pockets

Ingredients 2 pita pockets (medium, whole wheat) 1/4 cup peanut butter (reduced fat, chunky) 1/2 apple (cored and thinly sliced) 1/2 banana (thinly sliced) 1/2 peach (fresh, thinly sliced) Directions Cut pitas in half to make 4 pockets and warm…

Pasta Bolognese

Pasta Bolognese

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 carrot (scrubbed and diced into 1/4-inch pieces) 1 celery stalk (chopped into 1/4-inch pieces) 1 yellow onion (peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces) 3/4 pound lean ground beef (80-85% lean) 1 cup water…

Peachy Pops

Peachy Pops

Ingredients 2 peaches 2/3 cup yogurt, low-fat vanilla 2 cups orange juice Directions 1. Use a knife to remove the skin from the peaches, and to chop the peaches. 2. Spoon the peaches into each of the 6 paper cups.…

Pasta Frittata with Peas

Pasta Frittata with Peas

Ingredients 4 ounces spaghetti (whole grain, regular or thin) 4 eggs (lightly beaten) 1 nutmeg (dash, optional) 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 salt (1/8 teaspoon, optional, can omit salt and pass at the table) 2/3 cup cheese (shredded) 1 cup…

Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera

Ingredients 1 cup noodles, uncooked 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups mixed vegetables (chopped) 1 cup tomatoes (chopped) 1 tablespoon margarine 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese Directions Cook noodles according to package directions.…

Pasta Primavera II

Pasta Primavera II

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked pasta (any shape ) 1 10-ounce packages frozen mixed vegetables 1 jar spaghetti sauce, low-sodium (26 ounces) 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Add frozen vegetagbles during the last…

Salad - penne pasta with asparagus, tomatoes, quail eggs, mozzarella

Pasta Primavera Salad

Ingredients 12 ounces pasta (any shape) 1 package frozen mixed vegetables 1 package dry vegetable soup mix 1 cup low-fat salad dressing, unsalted ((mayonnaise type)) 1/2 cup cheese, reduced-fat (shredded) 3 hard boiled eggs (sliced) Directions 1. Cook pasta according…

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients 3 medium sweet potatoes, 5″ long 3 tablespoons olive oil Directions 1. Wash and peel sweet potatoes. Cut into 1/4 inch slices. 2. In a large bowl, toss slices in olive oil until coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper…

Oven-Fried Yucca

Oven-Fried Yucca

Ingredients 20 pieces of yucca (cassava) (fresh, cut into 3-inch sections and peeled) 1 cooking spray (as needed, non-stick) Directions 1. In a kettle, combine the yucca with enough cold water to cover it by 1 inch. Bring the water…

Oven-Baked Potato Pancakes

Oven-Baked Potato Pancakes

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour) 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 russet potatoes, large (or 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes) 1 onion, small peeled 1 egg, large applesauce and yogurt…