Summer Squash Ratatouille

Simple summer produce is simmered in an easy classical French dish, that is big on flavor and low on effort.Serves 4-6 Ingredients-2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil-1 medium Vidalia onion, chopped-5 cloves of garlic, crushed-1 medium eggplant, large diced-2 zucchini squash, large diced-2 yellow squash, large diced-5 or 6 fresh tomatoes (or one 28oz can)-Hearty … Read More about Summer Squash Ratatouille


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Mini Martian Muffins

Makes 28 servings Serving Size: 2 mini muffins Ingredients 2 eggs 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup applesauce 1/2 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 2 medium zucchini, grated Choose 2 of … Read More about Mini Martian Muffins


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Italian Mixed Vegetables

Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 zucchini, sliced 1 yellow squash, sliced 1/2 red or green bell pepper, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 1/4 low-calorie Italian salad dressing 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions Wash, slice, and chop vegetables as indicated. Mix vegetables and salad dressing together in a microwave safe casserole dish. Cook vegetables in microwave … Read More about Italian Mixed Vegetables


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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 … Read More about Super Stir-Fry


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