Vegetarian Recipes

December 5, 2020

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients 3 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 1/3 cup fat free milk ¼ cup eggbeater or egg whites 2 TBSP brown sugar ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. vanilla extract ½ tsp. ground cinnamon Non-stick cooking spray Directions Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Cover with water. Bring […]
December 5, 2020

Cool-as-a-Cucumber Salad

Cool-as-a-Cucumber Salad Serves 6 Ingredients 4 cups cooked brown rice, cooled 1 medium cucumber, seeds removed, peeled and diced ¾ cup plain non-fat yogurt or sour cream ¼ onion, fine diced 1 TBSP. balsamic vinegar 2 tsp. dried dill weed 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper Fresh herbs for garnish- cilantro, mint, and/or basil Directions […]
November 21, 2020

Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus Serves 8 – ¼ cup servings Ingredients 1- 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1/3 cup fat-free yogurt 2-3 TBSP. tahini 3 cloves garlic 3 TBSP. sun dried tomato bits 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. dried mint 2-3 tsp. lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Pita bread or fresh cut veggies, […]
November 21, 2020

Sunshine Stew

Sunshine Stew Serves 6 Ingredients 6 cups veggie broth 1 ½ cups spilt mung beans 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 cups yams, peeled and chopped 1 tsp. fresh garlic, minced 2 TBSP. dried parsley 1 tsp. dried dill weed 2 cups broccoli florets 1 TBSP. soy sauce Fresh ground black pepper Dash of hot sauce if desired Directions 1. Place […]
November 21, 2020

Green Citrus Salad

Green Citrus Salad with Fat-Free Honey Dressing Serves 6 Ingredients ¼ cup honey ¼ cup white wine vinegar 2 heads of romaine lettuce 1 head radicchio, leaves separated 2 satsumas, peeled and in segments 1 cup dried cranberries Directions 1.  Combine vinegar and honey with ¼ cup of water in a jar or small bowl. 2.  If in […]
November 21, 2020

Raisin-Carrot Cake

Raisin-Carrot Cake Serves 12 Ingredients 1 cup raisins 1 cup carrots, grated ½ cup honey ¼ cup dates, chopped 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. all spice ½ tsp. nutmeg ¼ tsp. ground clove 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour ½ cup bran 1 tsp. baking soda ¼ cup walnut pieces Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. […]
November 20, 2020

Low-Fat Roasted Garlic Bread

Roasted Garlic Bread Ingredients 1 baguette, sliced on the diagonal 1 head garlic 4 TBSP. vegetable broth Salt to taste Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.  2. Cut top of garlic head off, drizzle 2 tablespoons of broth over the top. Wrap in foil and place in oven for 25-30 minutes.  3. Remove from oven, […]
November 20, 2020

Festive Pumpkin Stew

Festive Pumpkin Stew Ingredients 2 cups veggie broth 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped 1 tsp. garlic, minced 2 tsp. chili powder 2 bay leaves 1 ½ tsp. ground oregano Fresh ground black pepper 1 cup celery, diced 3 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 1- 15 oz. can of corn (frozen or fresh would be […]
November 20, 2020

Blueberry Cottage Cheese Oatmeal

Blueberry Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Ingredients ¼ cup old fashion oats ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries (thawed) ½ TBSP. ground flax seed ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese ½ tsp. brown sugar Pinch of cinnamon Dash of vanilla extract Directions 1. Place ingredients in microwave safe bowl and microwave for one minute. 2.  If using a stove top, make […]