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Lentil Burger

Makes 10 servings Serving Size: 1 burger Ingredients • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided • 1 cup brown rice, cooked • 2 cups unsalted beef broth • 2 large yellow onions, diced • 1 cup finely diced mushrooms  • 1 cup lentils, sorted and rinsed  • 2 cups water • Salt and pepper to taste … Read More about Lentil Burger


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Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce

Serves 4  This classic breakfast ingredient is transformed into a satisfying dinner-worthy main dish. Tomatoes are simmered in aromatics then freshly cracked eggs are poached within flavorful pockets of stewed tomatoes. The result is a surprising and delicious meal that you’re sure to repeat. This dish is best served with whole grain pitas.  Ingredients: 3 … Read More about Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce


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Creamy White Bean Pasta

A simple can of cannellini or white beans stars in this hearty winter pasta dish. The pasta water gives this dish a creamy and comforting consistency without adding any heavy cream products. The addition of spinach rounds out this dish with a pop of color and extra nutrients.  Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yob7zbVzoFM Serves 4 … Read More about Creamy White Bean Pasta


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Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

For good reason, this classic Irish holiday casserole has survived the test of time. In this adaptation, seasonal North Carolina sweet potatoes provide sweetness and depth, while the ground turkey — cooked with traditional peas and carrots — makes this a complete one pot meal, worthy of all the festivities! Serves 4 Ingredients: -2 tablespoons … Read More about Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie


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Fruit Chewy Cookies

Ingredients: -Nonstick cooking spray  -3 ripe bananas -2 cups old fashioned oats  -1 cup raisins  -½ cup walnuts, chopped  -2 tablespoons apple butter -1 ½ tablespoons canola oil  -1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions:  1. Heat oven to 350˚ F.  2. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.  3. Coarsely mash bananas in … Read More about Fruit Chewy Cookies


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Whole Wheat Pancakes

Ingredients:  ¾ cup whole-wheat flour ¼ cup oat bran or wheat germ  ¼ cup old fashioned oats 1 tablespoon cornmeal  2 teaspoons baking powder  ¼ teaspoon salt  1 egg 1 banana, mashed  1 cup 1% milk 1 tablespoon canola oil Directions:  1. Heat griddle to 375˚ F.  2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.  … Read More about Whole Wheat Pancakes



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Slow Cooker Oats

Ingredients: -Cooking spray -2 Cups Skim or 1% Milk -¼ Cup Brown Sugar -1 Teaspoon Cinnamon -1 Cup Old Fashioned Oats -1 Cup Apples, Chopped  -½ Cup chopped pecans or almonds  Directions:  Spray the inside  2. Add all the ingredients 3. Mix together 4. Cook on low for about 8 hours … Read More about Slow Cooker Oats


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Beef & Double Broccoli

A classic Asian take-out favorite gets a healthier facelift by adding a heavy hand of broccoli cooked-two-ways.   Serves 4 Ingredients  -4 cups broccoli, separated and stems intact -1 lemon (or 3 Tbsp lemon juice) -1 cup brown rice, uncooked  -2 cups water -2 Tbsp vegetable oil -1 lb lean ground beef  -5 cloves garlic, smashed … Read More about Beef & Double Broccoli


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Food Group Parfait

Ingredients:  1 Carton of Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt (4-6 oz.) ½ Cup Fresh or Frozen Fruit 4 Tablespoons Oat O-shaped Cereal Sliced almonds or granola (optional) Directions:  Add half the yogurt to a bowl Add the cereal then the remaining yogurt  Add the fruit and then top with granola or nuts if desired Enjoy immediately!  … Read More about Food Group Parfait


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