Broccoli and cauliflower florets tossed with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper and grilled Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 2 medium-large red onions, cut into halves and thickly sliced4 cups broccoli florets (bite-size)1 medium head cauliflower, washed, trimmed and cut into florets (bite-size)2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1-2 tablespoons minced garlic… Read more »
Spaghetti squash stuffed with a cheesy Italian tomato filling! Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 large spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup diced green bell pepper*2 cups tomato sauce**1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon saltdash… Read more »
Colorful sweet bell peppers stuffed with red sauce, cheeses, and spinach Yield: 4 large servings Ingredients: 4 medium-large red, green, yellow, or orange bell peppers, stems and seeds removed1 cup diced onion1/2 tablespoon butter or oil10 ounces fresh spinach leaves*1 1/2 cups small curd lowfat cottage cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan… Read more »
Quick and easy homemade refried beans! These beans are soft, flavorful, and good enough to eat all by themselves! Yield: about 2 cups Ingredients: 2 cups cooked pinto beans*2 tablespoons oil1 small clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon chopped onion1 tablespoon chopped green pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cumin~1/2 cup water, as neededSalt, to… Read more »
Cauliflower Carrot Herb Mash 1 head of cauliflower, washed, and cut into florets 3 to 4 small to medium carrots, peeled and chopped 1 sweet onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste… Read more »
Ingredients: • 1 Cauliflower head, grated into “rice” over the coarse side of a grater. • 1 Onion, finely chopped. • 2-3 cloves of Garlic, minced. • 2 tbsp chopped Parsley. • 1 tbsp Chili Flakes. • Salt and crushed Black Pepper. • 3 tbsp extra virgin Olive Oil. Instructions:… Read more »
4 lbs peeled, diced butternut squash 2/3 c maple syrup 3 T butter, diced 1/2 c chopped pecans Preheat oven to 400. Using a 13×9 pan, sprayed with cooking spray, put in butternut squash, maple syrup, butter and salt & pepper to taste. Bake for 35 minutes or until squash… Read more »
5 cups butternut squash, cut into 1 inch cubes 1/3 cup butter 1/2 cup maple syrup 2 garlic cloves, minced 2T fresh parsley, minced 1T fresh chives, minced 1/2t salt 1t black pepper Preheat oven to 375 degrees Butter 2 quart baking dish In a large bowl, add squash. In… Read more »
Ingredients: 12 large jalapeno peppers 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese or Monterrey Jack 1/4 cup (packed) finely chopped cilantro leaves 1/8 teaspoon salt Bread crumbs or Parmesan cheese, optional Instructions: 1. If you have sensitive hands, wear protective rubber or plastic gloves,… Read more »
1 15 ounce can of chickpeas (rinsed) 4 tomatoes (plum work best, sliced into half-moon shapes) 1/2 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, minced (we use parsley) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 cup crumbled Feta (approx. 4 ounces) Salt & Pepper 1 tablespoon of oil Heat oil in skillet over… Read more »
