Super Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- Choose 5 vegetables (1/2 cup of each)
- Onion
- Broccoli
- Celery
- Carrots
- Peppers
- Mushrooms
- Squash
- Zucchini
- Cauliflower
- Choose 1 Starch (1 cup per person, cooked according to package directions)
- Brown Rice
- White Rice
- Rice Noodles
- Whole-Wheat Spaghetti
- Noodles
- 1/4 cup Stir-Fry Sauce (recipe follows)
- 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions
- Wash and chop selected vegetables into small evenly sized pieces. You may cut them into circles, strips, or cubes as desired. A variety of shapes will make the stir-fry more pleasing to the eye.
- Heat a small amount (1 tablespoon or less) of vegetable oil over high heat in a 10-inch frying pan, electric skillet, or wok.
- Keeping the heat high, add vegetables to the pan in order of firmness–harder foods first and ending with the softest foods.
- Toss vegetables during cooking to keep them from sticking. When stir-frying, cooked vegetables should still be crisp and retain their bright color.
- Add sauce to taste (about 1/4 cup). Stir-fry until all vegetables are thoroughly coated.
- Serve with starch of choice.
Stir-Fry Sauce
Makes 1/2 cup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sodium-free beef bouillon
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dark molasses
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- Dash of black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and boil gently, uncovered, for 5 or more minutes or until sauce is reduced to 1/2 cup. When cooked, pour into lidded jar and keep in the refrigerator. Stir before using.
Broccoli Salad
Makes 8 servings
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Ingredients
- 1 bunch broccoli or 1/2 bunch broccoli and 1/2 head of cauliflower, washed and cut into pieces
- 2 pieces of bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise or plain non-fat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Directions
- Make dressing of mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar.
- Combine broccoli, bacon, onion, and raisins.
- Stir in dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Whole-Grain Mix Up
Ingredients
- 6 cups whole-grain cereal (oat, corn, rice, wheat)
- 1 cup popcorn
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- In a microwaveable bowl, mix cereals, popcorn, and seeds.
- In a small bowl, mix Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, canola oil, and seasonings.
- Pour oil mixture over cereal mixture and stir. Microwave uncovered on high five to six minutes, stirring every two minutes.
- Store in airtight container.
Rainbow Parfait
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients
Use a variety of fruits you have on hand. Ask an adult to help cut the fruit.
- 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons crunchy whole grain cereal
- 2 fresh strawberries cut into bite-sized pieces
- 6 fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons cut up peaches (fresh or canned)
- 2 tablespoons pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
Directions
- Place 1/2 yogurt in a small cup.
- Top with 1/2 of each fruit.
- Top with 1/2 crunchy cereal.
- Repeat the layers.
Rainbow Pita Pockets
Makes 2 servings
Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
Ingredients
- 2 whole-wheat pita pockets
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 6 grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1/4 cup shredded low-fat cheese
- 2 ounces lean deli meat
- Low-fat ranch dressing
- 100% fruit juice (optional)
Directions
- Build your own Rainbow Pita Pocket by filling the pita with the ingredients. Serve fruit juice on the side.