by Michelle | Aug 24, 2018 | Recipes
Recipe Source: Recipe and photo from www.FoodHero.org
Number of servings: 6
Time for preparation (including preparation and cooking): 35 min
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.
by Michelle | Aug 16, 2018 | Recipes
Recipe Source: Recipe and photo from www.FoodHero.org
Number of servings: 4
Time for preparation (including preparation and cooking): 10 min
Ingredients:
2 cups cubed watermelon, seeds removed
1⁄2 lime
1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder (or more to taste)
1⁄4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Directions
- In a serving bowl, squeeze lime juice over watermelon cubes.
- Sprinkle with chili powder and salt if using. Enjoy!
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
Try with a mix of fruit and veggies such as other melons, pineapple, cucumber, mango and more. Spice mixes are available that combine lime and chili powder.
by Guest | Aug 10, 2018 | Recipes
Number of servings: 5
Time for preparation (including preparation and cooking): 30 min
Ingredients:
1 cup onion, chopped (1 medium onion)
4 cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
2 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
1 1⁄2 cups cooked white beans (1 can – 15.5 ounces, drained and rinsed)
1 3⁄4 cups diced tomatoes (1 can – 14.5 ounces with juice)
1 Tablespoon italian seasoning
3 cups kale, chopped (fresh or frozen)
Directions
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté onion and garlic in butter or margarine until soft.
2. Add broth, white beans, and tomatoes; stir to combine.
3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
4. Add the kale and Italian seasoning. Simmer until kale has softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve warm.
5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
1 bunch fresh kale (about 8 cups, chopped
by Guest | Jul 27, 2018 | Lunch & Snack Recipes, Recipes
Recipe Source: Recipe and photo from www.FoodHero.org
Number of servings: 16
Time for preparation (including preparation and cooking): 5 min
Ingredients:
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 Tablespoons lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1⁄2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 clove garlic, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
Directions
- Place all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend to desired consistency (more time for smooth dip, less for a chunky dip).
- If hummus seems too thick, add 2 teaspoons of water.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
OR
- Spread garbanzo beans on a large plate. Mash well with a fork until they are as smooth as you like.
- Mix with other ingredients in a small bowl.
- If hummus seems too thick, add 2 teaspoons of water.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
- Change the flavor by adding chili powder, chopped cilantro or parsley, or hot sauce.
- Serve with fresh vegetables or Food Hero Baked Tortilla Chips.
- Freeze extra lemon juice to use later.
by Guest | Jul 20, 2018 | Recipes
Recipe Source: Recipe and photo from www.FoodHero.org
Number of servings: 32
Time for preparation (including preparation and cooking): 15 min
Ingredients:
1⁄2 cup corn (canned and drained, frozen, or fresh cooked)
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup fresh diced tomatoes
1⁄2 cup diced onion
1⁄2 cup green pepper, seeded and diced (about 3/4 a small pepper)
2 Tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄2 cup picante sauce
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Chill until serving time.
- Drain before serving.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
- One large ear of corn makes about 1 cup of cut corn.
- Serve with fresh vegetables or Food Hero Baked Tortilla Chips.
Cook your own dry beans. One can (15 ounces) is about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups drained beans.
by Guest | Jul 15, 2018 | Recipes
Recipe Source: Recipe and photo from www.FoodHero.org
Number of servings: 2
Time for preparation (including preparation and cooking): 10 min
Ingredients:
1⁄4 cup shredded cheese (try cheddar, mozzarella or a blend)
1 Tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
1⁄2 teaspoon mustard
2 English muffins (try whole wheat)
1 medium tomato, cut into 4 slices
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine cheese, mayonnaise and mustard.
- Cut English muffins in half and spread mixture evenly over all 4 halves.
- Broil 5 inches from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Place a tomato slice on each English muffin half.
- Serve as is or broil for 2-3 minutes more to heat tomato.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
- For extra flavor try fresh avocado or basil leaves under the tomato or add 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder to the cheese mixture.
