Vegetarian Recipes

March 13, 2021

Low Fat Ranch Dressing

Low Fat Ranch Dressing 4 Servings Ingredients 1/2 cup nonfat mayonnaise1/4 cup nonfat sour cream1/4 cup nonfat yogurt1 tsp chopped shallots or 1/2 tsp chopped green onions1.5 tsp lemon juice1/2 tsp minced garlicSalt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper Directions In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, shallots and garlic. Season to taste with […]
March 13, 2021

Low Fat Caesar Salad Dressing

Low Fat Caesar Salad Dressing 6 Servings Ingredients 1/2 cup nonfat mayonnaise2 Tbsp grated nonfat Swiss Cheese1 Tbsp lemon juice1 Tbsp red wine vinegar2 tsp Dijon mustard1 clove garlic, minced1/8 tsp black pepper Directions Put all ingredients into a bowl and whisk to blend. Nutrition :  Serving Size is 2 Tbsp / Calories 40 / Total Fat 0.3 […]
February 28, 2021

How to Cook Brown Rice

How to Cook Brown Rice Directions Choose the right size pot. For cooking 1 to 2 cups of dry brown rice, a 2-quart saucepan will work well. If the pot is too big, the rice may not steam right. If the pot is too small, it may boil over and make a mess. Make sure the lid fits […]
February 28, 2021

Lemon Spinach Quinoa Salad

Lemon Spinach Quinoa Salad 8 Servings Ingredients 1 cup Ancient Harvest Tri-Color Quinoa1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 red bell peppers, chopped15.5 ounce can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)6 ounce baby spinach1/2 cup of feta cheese (optional)Dressing:3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 tsp dry oregano 1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper Directions […]
February 24, 2021

How to Cook Quinoa

How to Cook Quinoa Quinoa is technically a seed with a nutty flavor; however, it can be used in the same ways as other whole grains. There are 3 main types found in the U.S.: white, red, and black. White quinoa has the most delicate flavor and lightest texture. Red and black quinoa tend to be bolder and […]
February 13, 2021

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins 12 Servings Ingredients 3 cups old-fashioned oats2 Tbsp light brown sugar, packed2 tsp baking powder2 tsp ground cinnamon1/4 tsp salt1 cup non-fat milk2 eggs, large1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce2 tsp vanilla extract1 1/4 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium sweeter apples like Honey Crisp) Directions Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 12 […]
February 7, 2021

Lemon Blueberry Sour Cream Bread

Lemon Blueberry Sour Cream Bread 16 Servings Ingredients ¾ cup all-purpose flour¾ cup whole wheat flour1 ½ Tbsp all-purpose flour2 tsp baking powder3 eggs2/3 cup sugar 1 cup nonfat sour cream 1/4 cup oil½ cup unsweetened applesauce½ tsp lemon extract1 Tbsp lemon juice1 tsp vanilla1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries Directions Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine […]
December 9, 2020

Cream of Zucchini Soup

Cream of Zucchini Soup Serves 4 Ingredients ½ small onion, quartered 2 cloves garlic 3 medium zucchini, skin on cut in large chunks 32 oz. reduced sodium Swanson chicken broth (or vegetable) 2 Tbsp reduced fat sour cream Kosher salt and black pepper to taste Fresh grated Parmesan cheese, for topping (optional) Directions Combine chicken broth, onion, garlic […]
December 5, 2020

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Pumpkin Spice Cookies Makes 24 cookies Ingredients ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour½ cup all purpose flour¼ tsp. baking soda2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice1/8 tsp. salt½ cup organic granulated sugar½ cup brown sugar2 TBSP. butter, melted1 egg white2 TBSP. pumpkin puree1 tsp. vanilla extract½ cup mini chocolate chips Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 cookie […]