Category Archives: Vegetarian

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

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Sweet Potato Quick Bread

Submitted by Karen F. Ingredients 2 cups baking mix, low-fat 3/4 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup quick oats 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup cooked sweet potato 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 1/4 cup applesauce 1/4 cup … Continue reading

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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

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Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans

Summary: This recipe tied for first place in the 2011 Holiday Challenge Taste Test Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 (16-ounce) package of shelf-stable gnocchi (see tip) 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Dip

Summary: This easy dip is a crowd-pleaser and makes a great snack when served with apple slices Submitted by Kara P. Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can of pumpkin 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/3 cup maple … Continue reading

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Spicy Pecans

Ingredients 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups pecan halves Instructions Preheat oven to 375F. Combine maple syrup, Worcestershire, chile powder, … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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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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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