Topic Vegetarian

Colorful Quesadillas

Colorful Quesadillas

Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, fat-free 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 8 flour tortillas (6″ across) 1 cup sweet red pepper (chopped) 1 cup low-fat cheese (shredded) 2 cups spinach leaves (fresh, or 9 oz. frozen, thawed and squeezed dry) Directions…

MyPlate Kitchen

Confetti Bean Salsa

Ingredients 1 can black or red beans (15.5 ounce) 1 can corn (12 ounce) 1 cup salsa Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Drain and rinse the beans. Drain the corn. Combine beans, corn, and salsa in a medium-size…

Cooked Beans

Cooked Beans

Ingredients 1 cup dried beans 10 cups water Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Sort: Before soaking beans, pick them over and remove any damaged beans, small stones or dirt. Soak: Most beans will rehydrate to triple their dry…

Confetti Grain Salad

Confetti Grain Salad

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked 3 cups water 2 lemons (juiced) 3 green onions (also called scallions) 1/4 cup parsley (minced) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 dash black pepper (to taste) 1/4 cup olive oil (or other vegetable oil)…

MyPlate Kitchen

Cookie Cutter Appetizers

Ingredients 1 whole wheat tortilla 2 tablespoons cream cheese, low-fat 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup chopped vegetables (recommended: broccoli, carrots, red pepper, green onion) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut out multiple shapes…

MyPlate Kitchen

Corn and Bean Medley

Ingredients 1/4 cup onion (chopped) 1 cup corn (canned, whole-kernel) 3/4 cup kidney beans (dry, cooked) 3/4 teaspoon chili powder hot pepper flakes (1/4 teaspoon, optional) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Drain the canned corn, but reserve the…

Corn and Cucumber Salad

Corn and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients 1 cup cucumber (chopped, with peel) 1 can corn (8 3/4 ounce, drained) 1 cup cherry tomatoes (chopped) 1/8 cup red pepper (chopped) 1/8 cup green pepper (chopped) 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon…

MyPlate Kitchen

Cinnamon Sugared Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

Ingredients 8 tablespoons sugar (divided) 2 teaspoons cinnamon (divided) 1 cup bran flakes 1 cup skim milk 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 egg 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/4 cup finely…

Cinnamon Vanilla Granola

Cinnamon Vanilla Granola

Ingredients 2 tablespoons honey* 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 cups uncooked rolled oats (oatmeal) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Preheat oven to 275°F. Mix honey,…

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