Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry and Bulgur Salad

Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry and Bulgur Salad

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup dried bulgur
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ pound Brussels sprouts (2 cups)
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup chopped nuts (any type)
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 Tablespoons vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cover bulgur with boiling water and let stand until soft, about 30 minutes.  Pour off any excess water.
  3. Rinse and trim Brussels sprouts.  Cut in half lengthwise then slice crosswise into thin strips.
  4. In a large bowl combine bulgur, Brussels sprouts, cranberries and nuts.
  5. In a small bowl or jar with a lid, combine orange juice, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.  Mix or shake well.  Pour dressing over salad and serve.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • No nuts? Use sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
  • No dried cranberries? Use any type of dried fruit.

Recipe & Photo Source: https://www.foodhero.org/recipes/brussels-sprouts-cranberry-and-bulgur-salad

Turkey Cranberry Quesadilla

Turkey Cranberry Quesadilla

Number of servings: 1

Time for preparation (including preparation and cooking): 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 8-inch whole wheat tortilla
  • 2 Tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons cranberry sauce or dried cranberries
  • 2 Tablespoons cooked turkey, chopped or shredded
  • 1⁄3 cup spinach

Directions:

  1. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over one half of the tortilla. Add cranberry sauce or dried cranberries, turkey and spinach, then fold the tortilla in half over the filling.
  2. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat (300 degrees in an electric skillet). Lightly spray with cooking spray, then place tortilla in the skillet. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the outside is golden brown and contents are heated through.
  3. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Substitute beans, tofu, or other cooked meat for the turkey.
  • For extra flavor, add a dash of cayenne pepper or chili powder before folding the quesadilla in half.

Recipe Source: https://www.foodhero.org/recipes/turkey-cranberry-quesadilla

Pear and Cranberry Crisp

Pear and Cranberry Crisp

Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons applesauce
  • 4 cups pears, cubed (about 3 pears)
  • 1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and applesauce.
  2. Combine pears, cranberries and cornstarch in an 8×8 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with oat mixture.
  3. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees until juices are bubbling and topping is browned, about 20 minutes.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Recipe and Photo Source: https://foodhero.org/recipes/pear-and-cranberry-crisp