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Cheesy Potato Soup

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Cheesy Potato Soup
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
 

Recipe source: foodhero.org

Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 tsp canola oil
  • 2 cups potatos, diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth, low sodium
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 3 Tbsp corn starch
  • 1.5 cups 1% milk
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Optional bacon bits and green onion for topping
Instructions

  1. In large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute onions and celery in oil until onions are clear.

  2. Add the potatoes, broth, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 25 minutes.

  3. In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 1/4 cup milk until smooth. Add remaining milk. Stir into the potato mixture.

  4. Cook and stir until thickened and heated through, about 5 minutes. Do not boil.

  5. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Top with optional options. Serve warm.

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Easy Asian Rice

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Easy Asian Rice
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
 

Image Source/ Recipe Source: www.tasteofhome.com

Keyword: Entrée
Servings: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 tsp canola oil
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 pckg frozen peas and carrots
  • 3 cups brown rice, cooked
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 stems green onion
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 cup chicken cooked *optional
Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggs and scramble. Remove cooked eggs and set aside.

  2. Add a small amount of water to pan and cook peas and carrots (or vegetables of choice) until tender crisp.

  3. Add cooked rice, garlic powder and ground ginger and stir to heated through, breaking up lumps by pressing against pan.

  4. Add cooked chicken (if using) and soy sauce. Cook until heated.

  5. Add green onions and cooked egg and heat through. Serve hot.

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Create Your Own Trail Mix

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Create Your Own Trail Mix
Prep Time
5 mins
 

Image Source/Recipe Source:www.nuts.com

Keyword: Snack
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted nuts (peanuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans) of choice
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit (craisins, raisins, mango, apple, banana, papaya) of choice
  • 1 cup crisp whole wheat cereal or pretzels cheerios, chex cereal
  • 1/2 cup sweet (chocolate chips, yogurt covered raisins, shredded coconut) of choice
Instructions

  1. In large bowl, combine all ingredients together.

  2. Placec in airtight container or in a plastic bag with closure. Store in a cool and dry place.

Rice Bowl

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Rice Bowl
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
 

Image/Recipe source: foodhero.org

Keyword: Entrée
Servings: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 tsp canola oil
  • 1 cup vegetables, chopped bell peppers, onion, corn, tomato, zucchini
  • 1 cup meat, cooked ground turkey, chicken, beans
  • 1 cup brown rice, cooked
  • 2 Tbsp toppings salsa, shredded cheese, low-fat sour cream
Instructions

  1. In medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tinder-crisp.

  2. Add cooked meat or beans and cooked rice to skillet and heat through.

  3. Divide rice mixture between two bowls. Top with desired toppings and serve warm.

Chili

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Chili
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
 

Image Source/Recipe Source:www.delish.com

Keyword: Soup
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 large bell pepper, green
  • 1 (15 oz) can low-sodium beans
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1 lb lean ground meat (turkey or beef)
  • 2 (15 oz) can low sodium tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp salt
Instructions

  1. Rinse and peel onion and carrots. Peel garlic.

  2. Rinse bell pepper. Remove core and seeds.

  3. Dice onion, carrots and bell pepper. Mince garlic.

  4. In a colander, drain and rinse beans.

  5. In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add turkey or beef and brown.

  6. Add onion, carrot, bell pepper, and garlic to pot. Cook until onions are soft and carrots are somewhat tender, about 5 minutes.

  7. Add beans, tomatoes, water, chili powder, and cumin to pot. Season with salt.

  8. Lower heat to medium. Cook until flavors have blended, about 15 minutes.