A healthy taco salad with layers of lettuce, meat, beans, cheese, and more! Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: Taco Meat Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef1 small onion, chopped1 small clove garlic, minced (or a sprinkling of garlic salt)1 tablespoon water1/2 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 tablespoon ground cumin*1/8 teaspoon ground black… Read more »
Grilled chicken marinated in lemon and fresh herbs, served gyro-style on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, tomato, onion, and feta cheese Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: Chicken souvlaki ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or tenders, cubed for skewers2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon lemon zest1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons fresh… Read more »
Thin-sliced grilled steak and grilled stir-fry veggies, tossed together with Romaine lettuce, fresh diced tomatoes, and feta cheese for a flavor-rich and filling salad! Yield: 4-6 servings (as a main dish) Ingredients: 8 cups bite-size broccoli florets1 large red onion1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2 teaspoons (about 4… Read more »
Steaming hot tortillas filled with grilled white fish (we like Mahi Mahi), shredded cheese, chipotle sauce, diced avocado and tomato, and freshly snipped cilantro! These fish tacos are easy and one of my favorite ways to serve grilled fish! Yield: 12 fish tacos (3-4 servings) Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas, about… Read more »
A spicy sweet medley of ground turkey sausage, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts, and apples tossed together for a mouth-watering hash Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: Sausage Ingredients:2 pounds lean (93/7) ground turkey2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons ground black pepper1 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder1 teaspoon fennel… Read more »
Ingredients: 9 ounces fresh spinach, chopped (about 4-5 cups of packed, chopped spinach)1 tablespoon water2+ cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt or garlic saltdash of pepper or seasoned pepper1/4 cup oil Instructions: 1. In a large pan or skillet over medium to medium-low heat, cook spinach in water. Cover, stirring occasionally, until… Read more »
Simple instructions for making delicious pintos from dried beans! Yield: varies Ingredients: Dried pinto beansWaterSalt Instructions: 1. Wash pinto beans in water. Sort out any rocks or other items, if needed. Be sure you’re using beans that aren’t too old, or they will never cook soft enough no matter how… Read more »
picy grilled chicken breast served with a fresh salsa made with tomato, avocado, and green onions Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: Chicken ingredients: 4 large (6-8 ounces each) boneless skinless chicken breastssaltblack pepper1/4 cup fresh finely chopped cilantrooil, preferably in a spray bottleTapatio hot sauce Avocado salsa ingredients: 2 cups chopped… Read more »
A cheesy, creamy layer of spaghetti squash topped with a flavorful spaghetti sauce with meat for a delicious baked casserole! Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: 2 medium-large spaghetti squashes (about 6 [packed] cups of cooked squash all together)2 tablespoons butter1 small-medium onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 green bell pepper, chopped8 ounces… Read more »
Easy, healthy whole wheat oatmeal waffles Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour1 cup quick oats4 teaspoons baking powder2 1/2 cups milk2 tablespoons oil2 eggsSyrup, jam, butter, fresh fruit, or whipped cream, for serving Instructions: 1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, and baking… Read more »
