Makes 4 servings Serving Size: 1 tostada Ingredients 4 corn tortillas, 6-inch 1 cup low-fat or fat-free refried beans 3/4 cup shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup low-fat sour cream 1 cup shredded lettuce 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup salsa Vegetable oil Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly brush … Read More
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Ricotta Roll-Ups
Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 2 roll-ups Ingredients 2 slices 98% fat-free ham or turkey deli meat 2 tablespoons low-fat ricotta cheese Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Place meat slices on a plate. Spoon ricotta cheese on each slice of meat. Roll meat slices around cheese and enjoy! Refrigerate leftovers immediately. … Read More
Nutty Grapes
Makes 1 serving Ingredients 7 grapes 1/4 cup unsalted nuts (pecans, peanuts, walnuts, almonds) Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash grapes. Place grapes and nuts in a bowl and enjoy! … Read More
Crunchy Hawaiian Chicken Wrap
Makes 6 servings Serving Size: 6 wraps Ingredients 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional) 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 bag broccoli slaw mix 1/4 cup canned crushed pineapple, in 100% juice, drained 1 cup … Read More
Deviled Eggs
Makes 3 servings Serving Size: 1 egg Ingredients 3 eggs 2 tablespoons light, low-fat or fat-free mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon mustard 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Cover eggs with water in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Immediately rinse under cold water … Read More
PB & A Roll-Up
Makes 2 servings Serving Size: 1/2 wrap Ingredients 1 banana 3 tablespoons peanut butter 1 (6-inch) whole-wheat tortilla 4 tablespoons chopped apple Directions In a small bowl, use a fork to mash the banana. Mix peanut butter with banana. Spread over tortilla. Top with chopped apples. Roll tortilla. … Read More
Tortilla Bean Dip
Makes 16 servings Ingredients 15 ounces canned refried beans 15 ounces salsa 4 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded 8 ounces baked tortilla chips Directions Open can of refried beans and place in a bowl. Stir in salsa. To serve hot, microwave for 1-2 minutes, then stir. Top with shredded cheese and serve hot or cold … Read More
The Incredible, Edible Four Food Group Parfait
Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 parfait Ingredients 6 tablespoons low-fat vanilla yogurt 2 tablespoons frozen strawberries or crushed pineapple 2 heaping tablespoons oat O-shaped cereal 1 teaspoon chopped peanuts Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Open strawberries and pour into a small bowl. Measure 2 tablespoons yogurt into a cup. Add 2 tablespoons cereal on … Read More
Pizza Wraps
Makes 4 servings Serving Size: 1 wrap Ingredients 1 tablespoon margarine 4 10-inch whole-wheat tortillas 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar and/or Monterey Jack cheese 1/4 cup pizza sauce 4 oz. sliced turkey pepperoni, or cooked chicken or beef NOTE: For variety, add chopped green or red pepper or onion, or use a different cheese. Directions … Read More
Hard Boiled Eggs
Makes 8 servings Serving Size: 1 egg Ingredients Eggs Directions Place eggs in a saucepan large enough to hold them in a single layer. Add cold water to cover eggs by 1 inch. Heat over high heat just to boiling. Remove from burner and cover pan. Let eggs stand in hot water for about 12 … Read More