by Guest | Mar 10, 2021 | Recipes
Number of servings: 8 cups
Time for preparation (including preparation & cooking): 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger, fresh or 1/2 teaspoon ground
- 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups mixed vegetables, chopped (try cauliflower, peppers, carrots or peas)
- 1 large baking potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup white rice, uncooked
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 2 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Directions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat (300 degrees in an electric skillet).
- Add onion, ginger, turmeric, and cumin, and stir while cooking for 1 minute.
- Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat.
- Simmer 20-25 minutes. Serve hot.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
- For a flavor boost, cook ½ cup raisins or diced apples with the vegetables.
- Try using brown rice instead of white, and increase the simmering time to 45 minutes.
- Cook your own dry beans. One can (15 ounces) is about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups drained beans.
Photo and Recipe Source: https://www.foodhero.org/recipes/indian-vegetable-and-rice-skillet-meal
by Guest | Mar 3, 2021 | Recipes
Number of servings: 6
Time for preparation (including preparation and cooking): 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 1⁄2 cups whole grain pasta (try shells, elbow, or bow tie)
- 1 Tablespoon margarine or butter
- 2 Tablespoons chopped onion
- 1 can (5 ounces) canned salmon, drained (about 1/2 cup cooked fresh salmon)
- 2 small tomatoes, chopped
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, then set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat (300 degrees in an electric skillet). Add onion and cook until tender.
- Add cooked pasta, salmon, tomato, lemon juice, parsley and salt. Cook until heated through.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Recipe and Photo Source: https://www.foodhero.org/recipes/salmon-pasta-skillet
by Guest | Feb 17, 2021 | Recipes
Number of servings: 6 cups
Time for preparation (including preparation & cooking): 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked grain
- 2 cups vegetables, fresh, frozen or canned, cut bite-sized
- 1 cup cooked protein, cut bite-sized
- 2 1⁄2 cups Sauce
- 2 teaspoons seasonings (or more, to taste)
- 3 Tablespoons topping
Directions
To make in a skillet:
- Combine all ingredients except topping in a large skillet.
- Bring to a boil, stir occasionally, and then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until grains are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the grain. Stir occasionally and add water if mixture becomes too dry.
- Add topping before serving.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
To bake in oven:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine all ingredients except topping in a casserole dish. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil and bake until grains are tender, about 45 minutes.
- Add topping before serving.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
Ingredient Ideas
- Grain – try quicker-cooking grains such as bulgur, macaroni, quinoa, white or quick brown rice
- Vegetables – try any mixture you have on hand
- Protein – try any type of beef, pork, chicken, turkey, seafood, tofu, beans
- Sauce – try one of these:
- Soup: 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed soup and 1 1/4 cup water or milk
- Soy-ginger: 1 Tablespoon corn starch, 2 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 3/4 cup water or broth, 1 Tablespoon sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
- Broth: 2 Tablespoons flour (or 1 Tablespoon corn starch), 1 Tablespoon melted margarine or butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt and about 2 cups milk or broth to make 2 1/2 cups
- Tomato: 1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes with juice or tomato, enchilada or spaghetti sauce and water or stock to make 2 1/2 cups.
- Seasoning – try cumin, garlic powder, oregano, basil, cilantro, hot pepper sauce
- Topping – try grated cheese, nuts or seeds, crushed whole grain crackers
Recipe and Photo Source: https://foodhero.org/recipes/mix-and-match-skillet-meal
by Guest | Feb 17, 2021 | Recipes
Number of servings: 6 cups
Time for preparation (including preparation and cooking): 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1⁄4 cup celery, chopped
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced bite size
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1⁄2 cups nonfat or 1% milk, divided
- 3⁄4 cup (3 ounces) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 Tablespoon bacon bits or 1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled
Directions
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté onions and celery in oil until onions are clear.
- Add the potatoes, broth, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 25 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch and ¼ cup of milk until smooth. Add remaining milk. Stir into the potato mixture.
- Cook and stir until thickened and heated through, about 5 minutes. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Top with bacon bits. Serve warm.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Recipe & Photo Source: https://www.foodhero.org/recipes/cheesy-potato-soup
by Guest | Feb 10, 2021 | Recipes
Number of servings: 2 cups
Time for preparation (including preparation and cooking): 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated cauliflower (about half a medium head)
- 1 egg
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1⁄4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet or line with parchment paper or foil.
- Grate cauliflower on large holes of a grater.
- In a medium bowl, combine cauliflower, egg, flour, cheese, and salt; mix well.
- Press mixture together to make about 15 small balls or logs; Place on the baking sheet with space between each ball or log.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through. For extra crispy tots, broil for an extra 2 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
- Texture will be best when freshly made.
Recipe & Photo Source: https://www.foodhero.org/recipes/baked-cauliflower-tots
by Guest | Feb 3, 2021 | Recipes
Number of servings: 6 cups
Time for preparation (including preparation and cooking): 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- ½ pound lean ground beef (15% fat)
- 2 cups water
- 2 packages oriental flavor instant ramen-style noodles, broken into small pieces
- 16 ounces frozen Asian-style vegetables, or any other frozen vegetables
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet), brown ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain fat.
- Add 2 cups of water and ONE seasoning packet to cooked beef and mix well.
- Add frozen vegetables, green onion, ginger, and garlic and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add ramen noodles, reduce heat to low, and simmer 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Recipe & Photo Source: https://foodhero.org/node/144
