Category Archives: Sides
Lentil Salad
Ingredients 1 cup dried lentils, sorted 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, reduced-fat 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 green onions, finely chopped Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Rinse sorted … Continue reading
Posted in Salads, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged balsamic, cherry tomato, feta, feta cheese, green onion, lentil, lentils, salad, salads, sides, tomato
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Comfort Macaroni with Cheese
Ingredients 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 3 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni 1 3/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk 1 3/4 cups cottage cheese, 2 percent milk fat 1 teaspoon … Continue reading
Posted in Entrees, Holiday Challenge, Sides, Vegetarian
Tagged cheddar, cheese, dijon, holiday challenge, mac and cheese, macaroni, macaroni and cheese
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Lemon Garlic Green Beans
Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed 1/3 … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday Challenge, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged almond, dijon, garlic, green bean, holiday challenge, lemon
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Savory Sausage and Mushroom Stuffing
Ingredients 4 cups white bread (about 5 slices), cut into 1 inch cubes 6 cups whole wheat bread (about 9 slices), cut into 1 inch cubes 1 pound sweet Italian turkey sausage Cooking spray 2 1/2 cups finely chopped onion … Continue reading
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Tagged marjoram, mushroom, rosemary, sage, sausage, stuffing, thyme, turkey, turkey sausage
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Mashed-Potato Cakes with Kale
Ingredients 12 cups water 1 bunch kale, trimmed (about 4 cups) 2 2/3 cups (about 1 pound) Yukon gold or red potato cut into 1-inch cubes 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Holiday Challenge, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged garlic, kale, mashed potato cakes, onion, potato
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Ginger-Lime Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients 1/3 cup all purpose flour 10 cups sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced (about 3 pounds) 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon lime rind 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon grated orange rind … Continue reading
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Tagged ginger, lime, orange, sweet potato
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Garlicky Roasted Potatoes with Herbs
Ingredients 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 pounds quartered Yukon gold or red potatoes (about 4 cups) Cooking spray 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 … Continue reading
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Tagged garlic, holiday challenge, potato, roasted, side
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Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients 1 small butternut squash, cubed 2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed 6 medium red potatoes, cubed 1 red onion, quartered 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 cup … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday Challenge, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged balsamic, bell pepper, butternut squash, holiday challenge, onion, roasted, sweet potato, vegetables
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Spicy Pea Soup
Summary: This soup may be frozen – cool soup, discard bay leaf, transfer to a freezer-safe container and store up to 3 months. To serve, heat in microwave 5 minutes, thin with water if needed, stir and continue heating 3-5 … Continue reading
Posted in Entrees, Pork, Sides, Soups & Stews, Vegetables
Tagged carrot, curry, garlic, ham, pea, soup, spicy
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Harvest Salad Toss
Ingredients 5 c leafy greens (such as romaine lettuce, spinach, mixed greens, etc.) 1 medium red apple, sliced 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 green onions, sliced 3/8 cup fat-free or low-fat raspberry vinaigrette dressing (or other … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday Challenge, Salads, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged cranberry, salad, vegetable, walnut
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