Lunch Recipes

November 20, 2020

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash You can find spaghetti squash in the produce section in early fall throughout the winter.  It is oblong and a soft yellow color.  When cooked, the strands pull out just like noodles.  You can rake them out with a fork.  It is a great low-carb option for noodles.  Eat with marinara, pesto, and/or […]
November 20, 2020

Costa Rican Potatoes and Beans

Costa Rican Potatoes and Beans Ingredients ½-1 cup veggie broth 1 onion, diced ½ tsp. fresh garlic, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded and minced 2 ½ cups fresh tomatoes, diced 4 cups packed, chopped spinach 3 cups potatoes, cooked and cubed 1-15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cilantro bunch, for garnish Fresh ground black pepper, […]
November 20, 2020

Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup Serves 8-10 Ingredients 1 cup split peas ½ cup dried baby lima beans ¼ cup barley 8 cups chicken stock 1 yellow onion, diced 2 bay leaves 1 tsp. celery seed 2 carrots, sliced lengthwise 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 celery stalks, diced 2 TBSP. dried parsley 1 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. paprika […]
November 14, 2020

Orange-Ginger Chicken

Orange-Ginger Chicken Serves 4 Ingredients ½ cup fresh orange juice 1 onion, diced 2 cups cooked brown rice 3 TBSP. fresh ginger, grated 2 tsp. dried parsley ¼ tsp. dried thyme ¼ tsp. cinnamon 4- 4oz. chicken breasts 6 green onions, fine chopped, for garnish Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat 1 TBSP orange juice in […]
November 14, 2020

Curried Vegetable Pasta

Curried Vegetable Pasta Ingredients 12 oz. of pasta of choice – cooked according to box instructions 1 small onion, diced 3 scallions, thinly sliced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 cup broccoli or cauliflower florets 1 medium carrot, sliced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced ¾ cup zucchini, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tomato, coarsely chopped ¾ […]
November 14, 2020

Gallo Pinto

Gallo Pinto Quick and healthy black beans and rice dish.  Traditionally found in Costa Rica. Serves: 4 Prep time: 30 minutes Ingredients 3 cups cooked brown rice 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 red bell pepper, finely diced 1 sweet onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed ⅓ cup salsa ½ tsp. cumin ¼ tsp. paprika ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper ½ tsp. salt to taste 15- oz. can black beans drained Instructions In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil, bell peppers, […]
October 17, 2020

Light Chicken Taco Soup

Light Chicken Taco Soup Servings: 4-6 Ingredients 2-3 TBSP. olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 cup bell peppers, diced 1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces 1 packet taco seasoning 1 packet dry ranch dressing seasoning 4 cups chicken broth 1- 14/15oz. can fire roasted tomatoes, undrained 1-4oz. can chopped green chilies 1-15oz. can black […]
October 17, 2020

Quick White Bean Chili

Quick White Bean Chili Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 cup yellow or white onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped 1 jalapeno, minced (less or more to taste) 6 sundried tomatoes- cut into pieces, drain oil 1 TBSP ground cumin 2 TBSP chili powder 2 tsp. oregano 1/3 cup water ½ tsp. chipotle or […]
October 17, 2020

Spicy Chickpea Pinwheels

Buffalo Chickpea Pinwheels Servings: 8, 48 pinwheels Ingredients 2 cans- 15 oz ea. chickpeas, drained & rinsed 1 cup spinach leaves 1½ TBSP buffalo sauce or Frank’s red hot 2-3 TBSP green onions, finely chopped 8 coconut wraps, or wraps of choice ½ tsp dried parsley ¼ tsp dried dill ¼ tsp onion powder ¼ tsp onion flakes […]