Bean and Tuna Salad
Posted OnOctober 1, 2025 byIngredients 2 cups cooked great northern beans 1 onion 2 tomatoes 1 can tuna 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 garlic clove Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Combine beans, onion, tomatoes, and tuna. Make dressing from remaining ingredients. Toss salad and serve cold.Read More…
White Bean Basil Chicken Chili
Posted OnNovember 10, 2021 byIngredients 1 pound boneless chicken pieces 1 medium onion 2 cloves garlic 1 medium tomato 1 large lime ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves 1 Tablespoon fresh basil 2 (15½-ounce) cans great northern beans, no salt added 2 Tablespoons canola oil 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1½ teaspoons chili powder 1½ teaspoons ground cumin ½ teaspoon…Read More…
Veggie & Rice Stir-Fry
Posted OnNovember 10, 2021 byIngredients 1 cup brown rice ½ pound broccoli 2 medium celery stalks 1 medium carrot 1 small jalapeño or other chili pepper 1 clove garlic 6 ounces boneless chicken pieces or firm tofu ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 Tablespoon brown sugar 1 Tablespoon cornstarch 2 Tablespoons canola oil ½ teaspoon ground ginger Optional Ingredients…Read More…
Turkey Tacos
Posted OnNovember 10, 2021 byIngredients 1 medium carrot, small sweet potato, or small zucchini ¼ medium head lettuce 2 large tomatoes 7 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese 1 (15½-ounce) can low-sodium pinto beans Non-stick cooking spray 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 (15½-ounce) can chopped or crushed tomatoes, no salt added 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1…Read More…
Noodles with Peanut Butter Sauce
Posted OnNovember 10, 2021 byIngredients 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat pasta ¼ cup peanut butter ⅓ cup warm water ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar 4 teaspoons sugar 1 bag frozen vegetables, such as broccoli or snow peas, thawed Optional Ingredients 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes Materials Colander Large pot Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium…Read More…
Hearty Egg Burritos
Posted OnNovember 10, 2021 byIngredients 3 green onions 1 medium red or green bell pepper 1 medium clove garlic 2 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese 1 (15½-ounce) can black beans, no salt added 1 teaspoon canola oil 4 large eggs ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, divided ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Non-stick cooking spray 4 (8-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas Optional…Read More…
Haitian Style Chicken and Rice
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 2 cups brown rice 2 large bell peppers 1 large onion ½ small serrano pepper 2 limes 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 Tablespoons canola oil ¾ cup orange juice ¼ cup water ¼ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper Optional Ingredients Materials Cutting board Large skillet Measuring…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…
Hoppin’ John
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 2 medium celery stalks ½ large red bell pepper 1 medium onion 2 cloves garlic 1 (6-ounce) slice smoked, lean, low sodium ham 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas 1 Tablespoon canola oil 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1½-3½ cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups instant brown rice ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste Pinch…Read More…
Pasta with Beans and Greens
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 (16-ounce) package whole wheat pasta 2 medium onions 1 medium carrot 3 large cloves garlic 2 pounds (1 large bunch) spinach or kale 2 (15½-ounce) cans great northern, cannellini, or lima beans 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black…Read More…