Lunch Recipes

February 23, 2023

Bean and Farro Soup

Bean and Farro Soup 12 Servings Ingredients 2-15.5 oz cans of cannellini beans, drained1 Tbsp olive oil1 large yellow or white onion, chopped3 stalks celery, chopped28-ounce can whole, peeled tomatoes, chopped (with liquid)2 medium carrots, chopped3 red or yellow potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces2 cups pearled farro1/2 teaspoon salt2 tsp salt-free seasoning (like Mrs. Dash or Trader Joe’s […]
February 20, 2023

Zesty Tilapia with Pecans

Zesty Tilapia with Pecans 4 Servings Ingredients About 1.5 pounds tilapia fillets1/4 cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt4 tsp Dijon mustardZest from 1 small lemon4 tsp fresh lemon juice2 tsp capers, minced2 Tbsp finely chopped pecans1/4 cup pankoFresh parsley, optional Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Blot the tillapia fillets with a paper towel and place on a lined […]
February 8, 2023

Spaghetti Squash with Eggplant Sauce

Spaghetti Squash with Eggplant Sauce 8 Servings Ingredients 4 pounds Spaghetti Squash, uncooked1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium eggplant, diced (about 4 cups)1 red onion, diced8 cloves garlic, minced1 red bell pepper, diced14 ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes15 oz can low sodium white navy beans, drained and rinsed1 tablespoon dry Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon red chili […]
January 11, 2023

Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad

Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad 8 Servings Ingredients SaladOlive oil spray1 medium red onion, sliced into wedges1 large sweet potato5 oz baby kale1/2 Tbsp olive oil15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed1 tsp cumin1 tsp garlic powder3/4 tsp chili powder1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepper Ranch Dressing1 cup plain nonfat Greek Yogurt2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice1 Tbsp dried […]
November 15, 2022

Low Fat Cornbread Dressing

Low Fat Cornbread Dressing 12 Servings Ingredients for Cornbread 1 1/2 cups whole grain cornmeal (Medium Grind)2 tsp baking powder4 egg whites, lightly beaten1 1/4 cups low fat buttermilk Ingredients for Dressing 1 cup chopped onion1 cup thinly sliced celery (include some leaves)2 1/2 tsp sage1 tsp thyme1/2 tsp marjoram1/2 tsp dried rosemary1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp cardamom1/4 tsp […]
November 8, 2022

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili 8 Servings Ingredients 1 Tbsp Olive oil1 large onion, chopped6 tsp chili powder1 tsp paprika1 tsp cumin1 tsp salt3 cloves garlic, minced2-15 oz cans of low sodium black beans, rinsed and drained1 large sweet potato, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (I left the skin on)14 oz can diced tomatoes14 oz can crushed […]
November 1, 2022

Bulgur Wheat with Onions and Kale

Bulgur Wheat with Onions and Kale 6 Servings Ingredients 1 Tbsp Olive Oil1 large onion, cut into thin wedges2 cloves of garlic, minced3 cups chopped kale2 3/4 cups vegetable broth1 cup medium grain bulgur wheat1 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepper1 tsp salt free seasoning (like Mrs. Dash or Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute) Directions 1. Add oil to […]
October 25, 2022

Dijon Artichoke Chicken Thighs

Dijon Artichoke Chicken Thighs 8 Servings Ingredients 1 can quartered artichoke hearts (14 oz) 1/3 cup Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp minced garlic 1 tsp dried tarragon 1/4 tsp salt 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 16 oz mushrooms, thickly sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp flour 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Instant Pot Directions […]
August 23, 2022

Nectarine and Tomato Pasta

Nectarine and Tomato Pasta 8 Servings Ingredients 1 pound pasta1/4 cup pasta water1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half1 Tbsp olive oil2 large nectarines, chopped into bite-sized pieces (leave skin on)4 cloves of garlic, minced1/4 tsp salt2 Tbsp lemon juice2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar1/2 cup fresh basil, sliced into thin strips Directions 1. Cook pasta according to […]