January 11, 2022

Cheesy Chickpea Pasta and Vegetable Casserole

Cheesy Chickpea Pasta and Vegetable Casserole 10 Servings Ingredients 1 pound penne (or rigatoni, ziti) chickpea pasta (like Banza brand)1 Tbsp olive oil1 onion, chopped2 green bell peppers, chopped8 oz mushrooms, sliced5 cloves garlic, minced1 tsp Italian seasoning5 oz baby spinach3 cups chopped broccoliHandful of fresh basil leaves, chopped28 oz jar of red pasta sauce (lower sodium)14.5 oz […]
August 23, 2021

Veggie Galore Frittata

Veggie Galore Frittata 12 Servings Ingredients 12 asparagus spears cut into bite-sized pieces1 Onion, diced2 red peppers, diced2 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into quarters and sliced8 oz mushrooms, sliced8 oz fresh spinach 2 cups broccoli florets18 cherry tomatoes1 Tbsp Olive oil 9 large eggs2 1/4 cups egg substitute1 cup nonfat milk1 1/2 Tbsp Traders Joes 21 Salute seasoning5 […]
June 26, 2021

Chicken and Vegetable Stir-fry with Peanut Sauce

Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce 8 Servings Ingredients 1/2 cup PBFit Peanut Butter Powder (packed) or another brand of PB Powder 2 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce 3 Tbsp lime juice 2 Tbsp water, more if needed 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp ginger, minced 1/2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp sriracha32 ounces chicken breast, cut into […]
February 20, 2021

Tips for Adding Fruits and Vegetables into Every Meal and Snack

Tips for Adding Fruits and Vegetables into Every Meal Many of you have probably heard things like “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”, “Eat your vegetables!”, and “You are what you eat”. But you may still be wondering why it’s so important to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals, fiber, […]
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

Spicy Black Bean Soup

Spicy Black Bean Soup Serves 6 Ingredients 1 cup onion, diced1 cup carrot, peeled and diced carrot (approx. 2 medium)1 green bell pepper, diced3 stalks celery, diced½ jalapeno, de-seeded and minced (or a whole one for extra spiciness)3 cloves garlic, minced2 tsp. each cumin, oregano and chili powder3–4 cups vegetable broth (start with 3 cups, add a bit if it seems too thick)1 cup tomato sauce1-19 oz. can […]
December 5, 2020

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Serves 3 Ingredients 3 large fresh portobello mushrooms, stems removed, set aside 2 celery stalks, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chicken broth 1 medium onion, diced 1 medium orange or red bell pepper 1.5 oz. fat-free feta crumbles ¼ cup fresh shaved parmesan cheese 1 ½ tsp. garlic hickory or some type of […]
December 5, 2020

Three-Bean Salad

Three Bean Salad Serves 6 Ingredients 1-15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1-15 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1-15 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced 2 celery stalks, finely diced 1 tomato, chopped 1 cup salsa 2 TBSP. lime juice 1 tsp. chili powder Directions Combine beans and […]
December 5, 2020

Sweet Fall Yams

Sweet Fall Yams Serves 4 Ingredients 1lb. mixed sweet potatoes and yams, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 medium pears, ripe, cored and cut into ¾ inch pieces 2 tsp. lemon juice 4 tsp. cornstarch 1/8 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp allspice ¼ cup apple juice or cider ¼ cup golden raisins or dates 1/3 cup fat free milk […]