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
Category: Youth recipes
Banana Berry Smoothie
Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 bananas 1 cup frozen berries 1 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt 3/4 cup low-fat skim or soy milk 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional) Directions In a blender, combine bananas, frozen berries, yogurt, and milk. Blend until smooth. Add a few ice cubes and blend until smooth for a thicker consistency if … 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
Food Group Butterfly
Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 butterfly Ingredients 1 slice low-fat American cheese 1 celery stalk, 3 inches long 1 tablespoon peanut butter or reduced-fat or fat-free cream cheese 2 to 6 raisins 2 pretzel sticks Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash and cut celery into a 3-inch long piece. Cut cheese slice diagonally with … 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
Fresh Fruit Dippers
Makes 1 serving Ingredients 6-ounce container nonfat or low-fat vanilla or strawberry yogurt 2 to 3 strawberries 1/4 to 1/2 banana Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash fruit. Peel banana. Cut fruit into chunks or pieces – halve the strawberries and slice the bananas. Use a fork to dip fruit into yogurt. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. … 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
Food Group Snack Mix
Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup banana chips 1/4 cup nut mix Directions Fill two resealable bags with the ingredients (half in each bag) and enjoy! … 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