Topic Vegetarian

MyPlate Kitchen

Lite Fried Okra

Ingredients 2 cups okra (fresh, sliced) 3/4 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper cooking spray (nonstick, as needed) Directions 1. Wash hands with warm water and soap. 2. In a bowl, mix sliced okra, oil, salt and…

Mango Cucumber Soup

Mango Cucumber Soup

Ingredients 2 ripe mangoes (divided) 1 English cucumber (divided) 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced (optional) lime, juiced 1/2 cup water 2 containers plain, non-fat Greek yogurt 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro Directions Cut all but one…

Organic Homemade Italian Salad Dressing

Lite Italian Dressing

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 fresh clove, minced)1 teaspoon Italian herb mix1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon black pepper (ground)1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 cup vinegar1/4 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup water Directions

Mango Salsa

Mango Salsa

Ingredients 1 mango (peeled, pitted and diced (or 1 cup thawed frozen chunks)) 1 tablespoon onion, red (diced) cilantro (1 Tablespoon, optional, fresh or dried) 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lime juice (bottled or fresh) Directions 1. Combine all ingredients…

Liz’s Sparkling New Year’s Cider

Liz’s Sparkling New Year’s Cider

Ingredients 2 cups 100% apple juice 1/2 teaspoon star anise 2 whole cloves 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 4 cups sparkling water (unsweetened) Directions Combine the first five ingredients in a pot and cook over medium-high heat for about…

Lo's Blueberry Coffee Cake

Lo’s Blueberry Coffee Cake

Ingredients 1 egg 1/2 cup non-fat milk 1/2 cup yogurt, non-fat vanilla 3 tablespoons canola oil 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons lemon peel (grated, yellow only) 2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1…

Lobio with green beans

Louisiana Green Beans

Ingredients 1/4 cup onion (chopped) 1/4 cup green pepper (chopped) 1/2 cup celery (chopped) 2 cans green beans (16 ounces each, drained) 1 can tomatoes (14.5 ounces) Directions 1. Peel and chop the onion. 2. Chop the green pepper and…

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Low Calorie Dressing

Ingredients 1/2 cup tomato juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or vinegar) 1/3 tablespoon onion, grated (1 teaspoon) 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard Directions 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Store in refrigerator. Notes Learn more…

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Low Fat Creamy Dressing

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonaise, reduced fat 1/2 cup yogurt, non-fat plain 1/4 teaspoon dill weed 1/2 teaspoon celery salt cucumber, chopped (2 Tablespoons, optional) Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in small container. 2. Store covered in refrigerator and use within…

Low Fat Ranch Dip

Low Fat Ranch Dip

Ingredients 1 can great northern beans (15 ounce, rinsed and drained, low sodium) 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup yogurt, low-fat plain 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon chives (fresh, chopped) 1 tablespoon…