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Skillet Mac and Cheese

October 18, 2019 by valentina.jimenez

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Skillet Mac and Cheese
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Course Main Dish
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups frozen broccoli defrosted
  • 1 cup low-fat or fat-free milk
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 cups cooked 100% whoe wheat pasta
Course Main Dish
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups frozen broccoli defrosted
  • 1 cup low-fat or fat-free milk
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 cups cooked 100% whoe wheat pasta
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Instructions
  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. Spray a large non-stick skillet evenly with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Add onions. Cook on medium until soft.
  4. Add broccoli. Cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Add milk, pepper, and cheese to the skillet. Cook on medium to low heat. Bring to a boil. Stir frequently, until cheese melts.
  6. Add pasta and stir to combine ingredients. Cook until pasta is warm, 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts Servings: 4, Serv. size: 1 1/2 cups (355g), Amount per serving: Calories 290, Total Fat 3.5g (4% DV), Sat. Fat 2g (10% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 10mg (3% DV), Sodium 360g (16% DV), Total Carb. 48g (17% DV), Fiber 3g (11% DV), Total Sugars 7g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 21g, Vit. D 1mcg(6% DV), Calcium 296mg (25% DV), Iron 2mg (10% DV), Potas. 406mg (8% DV)

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Rainbow of Vegetable Stir Fry

September 19, 2018 by nadia.payne

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Rainbow of Vegetable Stir Fry
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Course Main Dish, side dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings
cups
Ingredients
  • 1 cup red bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup squash
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
Course Main Dish, side dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings
cups
Ingredients
  • 1 cup red bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup squash
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
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Instructions
  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area, knife, and cutting board.
  2. Wash all vegetables.
  3. Cut vegetables into slices 1 to 2 inches long, dice, or chop.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add harder vegetables first (squash, onions, bell pepper). Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring while you cook. Add more delicate vegetables (spinach). Cook and stir for 3 minutes.
  6. Optional: Chose 1 to 2 seasonings/herbs to create different tastes.
  7. Cover pan, lower the heat, and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender, and leafy vegetables are wilted. If the stir-fry is getting dry, add 2 tablespoons of water.
  8. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts Servings: 2, Serv. size: 2 cups of recipe (236g), Amount per serving: Calories 120, Total Fat 8g (10% DV), Sat. Fat 0.5g (3% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 35g (2% DV), Total Carb. 12g (4% DV), Fiber 4g (14% DV), Total Sugars 7g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 3g, D (0% DV), Calcium 54mg (4% DV), Iron 2mg (10% DV), Potas. 606mg (15% DV).

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Easy Cheesy Squash

June 5, 2018 by eniola.lasisi

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Easy Cheesy Squash
easy cheesy zucchini
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Course side dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
of recipe
Ingredients
  • 4 small zucchini sliced
  • 2 fresh tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 finely chopped jalapeno
  • 1 tsp oil or non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 can kernel corn 16 ounces; drained
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat Monterrey Jack cheese or other favorite cheese shredded
  • garlic and pepper to taste
Course side dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
of recipe
Ingredients
  • 4 small zucchini sliced
  • 2 fresh tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 finely chopped jalapeno
  • 1 tsp oil or non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 can kernel corn 16 ounces; drained
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat Monterrey Jack cheese or other favorite cheese shredded
  • garlic and pepper to taste
easy cheesy zucchini
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Instructions
  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. Clean the tops of canned food items before opening them.
  3. Wash zucchini, tomatoes, onion and jalapeno. Cut vegetables as directed.
  4. Heat skillet with oil or cooking spray over medium heat.
  5. Add zucchini; cook until firmly tender.
  6. Add tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno.
  7. Season with garlic and pepper to taste.
  8. Cook uncovered until veggies are tender.
  9. Reduce heat and add corn and cheese.
  10. Mix well and cook until cheese is melted.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts Servings: 8, Serv. size: 1/8  of recipe (161g), Amount per serving: Calories 90, Total Fat 3.5g (4% DV), Sat. Fat 1.5g (8% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 5mg (2% DV), Sodium 220g (10% DV), Total Carb. 9g (3% DV), Fiber 2g (3% DV), Total Sugars 6g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 3g, D (0% DV), Calcium (4% DV), Iron (0% DV), Potas. (6% DV).

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Potato Salad with Yogurt Dressing

June 5, 2018 by eniola.lasisi

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Potato Salad with Yogurt Dressing
q tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil tablespoons vinegar Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
potato salad
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Course salad
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings
cup
Ingredients
  • 4 cups cooked chopped and peeled potatoes
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste optional
Course salad
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings
cup
Ingredients
  • 4 cups cooked chopped and peeled potatoes
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste optional
potato salad
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Instructions
  1. Wash hands and cooking area.
  2. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, onions, vinegar, olive oil, celery, salt and pepper, mix well.
  3. Fold potatoes into yogurt mixture.
  4. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts Servings: 12, Serv. size: 1/2 cup, Amount per serving: Calories 70, Total Fat 1.5g (2% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 70g (3% DV), Total Carb. 12g (4% DV), Fiber 1g (4% DV), Total Sugars 2g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 2g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium (2% DV), Iron (0% DV), Potas. (6% DV).

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