Batido (Smoothie)
Ingredients 2 cups papaya chunks (fresh or frozen) 2 bananas (overripe, sliced) 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 cup ice cubes Directions Put all the ingredients in the blender. Put the lid on tightly. Turn the blender to a medium…
Topic Vegetarian
Bean and Rice Burritos
These baked burritos are a great way to use leftover cooked rice. Try them with brown rice for a whole grain boost.
Bean Dip
Ingredients 2 cups kidney beans (canned, low-sodium) 1 tablespoon vinegar 3/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/8 teaspoon cumin (ground) 2 tablespoons onion (2 teaspoon, finely chopped) 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Drain the kidney…
Bean Enchiladas
Ingredients 4 cups pinto beans (cooked, or 2-15 ounce low sodium cans) 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese (reduced-fat) 1 tablespoon chili powder 8 flour tortillas (6 inch) salsa (optional) Directions Place beans in a large bowl and mash coarsely with…
Banana Split Oatmeal
Frozen yogurt and bananas turn oatmeal into a healthy dessert or satisfying snack.
Banana Pancakes with Apple Topping
Kick your pancakes up a notch with fresh bananas and an apple topping. The whole wheat flour and the fresh fruit in the recipe add extra fiber to your breakfast.
Banana Waldorf
Ingredients 3 bananas (peeled and sliced) 1 apple (cored and sliced, with peel) 4 cups yogurt (nonfat vanilla) 1 pinch cinnamon 1/8 cup walnuts Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Mix all ingredients together in large mixing bowl. Place…
Banana Walnut Oatmeal
If your bananas are turning ripe before you're ready to eat them or use them in a recipe that calls for very ripe or mashed bananas, pop them in the freezer and thaw before using. The peel will turn very dark but the taste and texture of the bananas will be recipe-ready when you are.
Baked Potatoes Primavera
Ingredients 4 potatoes (medium) 4 cups mixed vegetables (frozen) 1 1/4 cups sour cream, non-fat 1/2 teaspoon oregano (dried) 1/2 teaspoon basil (dried) black pepper (to taste) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Pierce each potato several times with…
Baked Tofu
Ingredients 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 clove garlic (minced, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder) 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced, optional) 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 package tofu (firm or extra firm, water packed, 14 ounces, drained) Directions Wash hands with…