Caribbean Casserole
This quick one skillet casserole dish of beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, and oregano uses instant brown rice to reduce cooking time.
Topic Vegetarian
Caribbean Pink Beans
Ingredients 1 pound pinto beans (dry) 10 cups water 2 plantains (medium, finely chopped) 1 tomato (large, finely chopped) 1 red pepper (small, finely chopped) 1 white onion (medium, finely chopped) 3 garlic clove (finely chopped) 1 1/2 teaspoons salt…
Carrot Cookies
Carrots give this traditional oatmeal and raisin cookie a colorful and tasty twist.
Carrot Raisin Salad
This easy and healthy side salad has a sweet and tangy flavor. Make it ahead of time and serve it chilled.
Carrots with Tomatoes and Macaroni
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion (small, chopped) 4 plum tomatoes (chopped, from a can) 1/2 cup tomato juice (from a can) 6 carrots (large, peeled and sliced) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon sugar 2…
Cauliflower Shells with Cheese
Ingredients 1 pound whole wheat pasta shells 8 cups water 2 cups chopped cauliflower 1 1/2 cups milk, non-fat 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup cheese, low-fat Directions Wash hands with soap and…
Butternut Squash with Black Beans
Ingredients 2 3/4 cups Butternut squash, cubed (1 small squash, about 1 pound) 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 onion (small, chopped) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup water 2 cans black beans (16 ounces each,…
Celery with Apricot Blue Cheese Spread
Ingredients 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese 3 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese 1/2 cup fat-free yogurt (plain) 4 dried apricots 4 dried figs or dates 1/4 cup pecans 8 stalks celery Directions Chop dried fruit and pecans. Mix blue cheese, cream…
Cabbage Comfort
Cabbage, onion, and caraway seeds make this simple and inexpensive side dish a flavorful way to eat more veggies.
Broccoli Alfredo
Ingredients 4 cups broccoli, cooked4 cups cooked whole wheat pasta2 cups milk, 1% (or non-fat)1 cup parmesan cheese (reduced fat)1 teaspoon basil1/2 teaspoon garlic powder2 tablespoons cornstarchpepper (to taste, optional) Directions Notes Learn more about broccoli.