Cinnamon Apple Flax Serves 1-2 (double the recipe for a family of 4) Great on its own for breakfast or with a slice of whole grain toast and no sugar added jelly (not sugar-free). 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk + 6 ounces plain nonfat Greek yogurt + ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce + 1 tbsp. ground flaxseed + &frac...
read more >Veggie Burritos Serves 4 Ingredients Cooking spray 1 cup shredded zucchini 1 cup thinly sliced green onions 2 cup chili beans 2 cup hot cooked Spanish rice ½ cup (1 ounce) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 2 tablespoon canned chopped green chilies ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup re...
read more >Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Cherries from Fruits & Veggies More Matters Peanut Butter & Cherry. Try a hand at making your own cherry preserves! Great on your usual peanut butter creation or as a spread for breakfast breads. Perfect Pie. Who doesn’t love cherry pie? See how to make healthy cherry desserts to satisfy you...
read more >Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Pumpkin from Fruits and Veggies More Matters Pumpkin Dessert. Mix ½ cup of pumpkin purée with ½ cup of vanilla soy milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons of maple syrup, and a pinch of nutmeg and/or cinnamon. Sautée over low to medium heat for 10 minutes until warm. Top you...
read more >Tex-Mex Mini Meatloaves from Sylvia Melendez, MS RD Cooking meat loaves in muffin cups helps get dinner on the table fast. These flavorful bites are fun for kids of all ages. Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 pound ground turkey breast 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup mild red salsa 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro 2 egg whi...
read more >Serves 2 Ingredients: 6 cups chopped arugula 5 ounce can water packed tuna, drained 1 cup red grapes, halved 1 apple, cored and cut into ½ inch pieces ¼ cup thinly sliced fennel 4 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds Directions: In a large salad bowl, toss a...
read more >Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Pears from Fruits & Veggies More Matters Grilled Cheese and … Pear? What flavor! Try adding thinly-sliced pears to a grilled cheese sandwich or on your favorite panini (don’t forget to use whole wheat!). Chutney & Salsa. Pears can be a perfect partner for savory dishes. Try our Spicy ...
read more >Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Delicata Squash from Fruits & Veggies More Matters Caramelized. Try roasting delicata squash with halved pears or apples. The caramelized sugars from the fruits will enhance the natural, subtle sweetness of the squash. Sweet Treat. Be sweet to your delicata squash. Try it in our sweet squash recipe. Saut&...
read more >Almond Butter and Banana Quesadilla Serves 1 Ingredients: Non-stick cooking spray 1 – 8 inch whole-wheat tortilla 1 Tablespoon almond butter ½ banana, sliced Directions: Spray a medium skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium low heat. Cut tortilla in half. Spread 1 half with almond butter. Top wi...
read more >Cheddar Egg Muffin Serves 1 Ingredients: 1 egg dash salt dash pepper Non-stick cooking spray 1 sprouted grain English muffin, toasted 1 Tablespoon reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese 1 slice tomato Directions: Scramble egg with salt and pepper. Pour into a small ramekin (bowl) that has been sprayed with non-stic...
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