Makes 2 servings Serving Size: 1 scrambled egg Ingredients 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon butter Directions Beat eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until blended in medium bowl. Heat butter in nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Pour in egg mixture. As eggs begin to set, pull across the pan … Read More
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Bean Dip
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 15 ounces canned kidney beans 1 tablespoon vinegar 3/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons onion, minced 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, grated Directions Drain kidney beans in the colander and rinse under running water. Place the rinsed beans, vinegar, chili powder, and cumin in … Read More
Snack Pizza
Makes 4 pizzas Serving Size: 1 pizza Ingredients 4 reduced-fat refrigerator biscuits 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 teaspoon oregano 16 slices pepperoni or 1/2 cup diced ham 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheese, any kind NOTE: You may substitute pizza sauce for tomato and oregano. Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat each … Read More
Lasagna Roll-Ups
Makes 12 servings Serving Size: 1 roll-up Ingredients 12 lasagna noodles (8 oz.) 1 pound lean ground beef 1-26 oz. jar spaghetti sauce 1-24 oz. carton low-fat cottage cheese 2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (8 oz.) 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder Vegetable cooking spray Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Preheat oven … Read More
Apple Salad
Makes 8 servings Serving Size: 1/2 cup Ingredients 2 cups apple, diced 1 cup celery, diced 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup nuts 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 1 tablespoon orange juice Directions Mix orange juice with yogurt. In a medium bowl, toss apples, celery, raisins, and nuts with the dressing mixture. Chill for 30 minutes and … Read More
Whole Grain Pancakes
Makes 4 servings Ingredients 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup oat bran or wheat germ 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats 1 tablespoon cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 ripe banana, mashed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup milk Directions Preheat griddle to 375°F. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. … Read More
Nearly a Five-Group Sundae
Makes 1 serving Ingredients Choose one food from each food group. Dairy Group Low-fat vanilla yogurt or other flavor, plain or with fruit Protein Group Nuts or seeds, such as cashews, peanuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds Fruit Group Fresh, frozen, or canned fruit, such as pineapple, strawberries, peaches, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, mixed berries, … Read More
Raw Veggies with Yogurt Dip
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1 package ranch dressing mix 4 ounces baby carrots 1 head broccoli 2 green or red bell peppers Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash vegetables. Cut broccoli into florets and peppers into strips. Mix yogurt with ranch dressing mix in a medium bowl. Place vegetables and … Read More
Waldorf Salad
Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 cup celery, diced 2 apples, chopped 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon sugar Directions Combine celery, apple, walnuts, and raisins in a large mixing bowl. In a smaller bowl, combine yogurt with lemon juice and sugar. Add … Read More
Easy Fruit Salad
Makes 10 servings | Serving Size: 1/2 cup Ingredients 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained 1 (15-ounce) can fruit cocktail in juice, drained 2 small bananas, sliced 1 (8-ounce) low-fat yogurt (try vanilla or lemon) Directions Drain pineapple chunks and fruit cocktail. Wash, peel, and slice bananas. Mix fruits and yogurt together. Cover … Read More