Fruit Yogurt Dip
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1 Tablespoon honey ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional Ingredients Materials Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium bowl Instructions In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well.Read More…
Homemade Granola
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 4 Tablespoons honey 2 Tablespoons canola oil ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 4 Tablespoons sliced or chopped almonds Non-stick cooking spray ½ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots, dates, or prunes) Optional Ingredients Materials Baking sheet Fork Large bowl Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium bowl Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F….Read More…
Guacamole
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients ¼ red onion 1 medium clove garlic 2 plum tomatoes 1 medium lime 2 medium, ripe avocados ¼ teaspoon salt Optional Ingredients ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves Materials Cutting board Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium bowl Sharp knife Spoon Instructions Peel onion and garlic clove. Rinse tomatoes. If using, rinse…Read More…
Hearty Vegetable Pasta
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 (16-ounce) package whole grain penne pasta 1 medium onion ½ pound carrots, or combination of carrots and winter squash 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce 1 (10-ounce) package firm tofu 1⁄3 cup milk ¼ teaspoon salt Dash of ground nutmeg Optional Ingredients Materials Box grater Colander Cutting board Large pot…Read More…
Holiday Roasted Butternut Squash
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 2 pounds butternut squash ¼ cup walnuts 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon dried sage ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 Tablespoon butter or canola oil ¼ cup dried cranberries 1 ½ Tablespoons maple syrup Optional Ingredients Materials Sharp knife Cutting board Measuring cups Measuring spoons Large mixing bowl Baking sheet…Read More…
Hummus
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 clove garlic 1 large lemon 1 (15½-ounce) can garbanzo beans ½ cup warm water 2 Tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Optional Ingredients 1 fresh red pepper, or 3 roasted red peppers from a jar Pinch ground cumin, ground cayenne pepper, or red…Read More…
Japanese Simmered Squash
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 medium acorn squash, about 2 pounds 2 cups water 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 Tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce Optional Ingredients Materials Sharp knife Cutting board Vegetable peeler Spoon Measuring cups Measuring spoons Large skillet Aluminum foil Instructions Rinse squash and cut in half. Scrape out seeds with a spoon. Cut squash along the…Read More…
Lentil Mango Salad
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 cup dried brown lentils 1 medium mango or apple 1 medium red bell pepper 1 large lemon ¼ cup canola oil ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Optional Ingredients ½ cup minced fresh parsley and/or cilantro ½ cup chopped walnuts or toasted coconut Materials Colander Cutting board Fork…Read More…
Mango Salsa
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 2 large ripe mangoes 1 small cucumber 2 medium green onions 1 medium jalapeño pepper 2 medium limes ½ teaspoon salt Pinch of cayenne pepper Optional Ingredients 1 medium bell pepper ¼ cup fresh cilantro Materials Cutting board Measuring spoons Medium bowl Plastic wrap Sharp knife Instructions Rinse mangoes, cucumber, green onions, jalapeño pepper,…Read More…
Moroccan Carrot Salad
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 6 medium carrots ½ small onion 1 large lemon 3 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon curry powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ cup dark or golden raisins Optional Ingredients Materials 2 small bowls Box grater Cutting board Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium bowl Sharp knife Vegetable peeler Instructions Rinse and…Read More…