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Tropical Tossed Salad
By devogirl
Taste of Home June/July 2003
- 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- dash pepper
- dash hot pepper sauce
- 6 cups torn iceberg lettuce
- 5 cups torn romaine
- 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
Roasted Parsnip Soup
By devogirl
1. Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450 degrees
- 2 lb parsnips, peeled and woody core removed
- 2 pears, peeled and cut into eighths
- 1 small yellow or white onion, peeled, cut into eighths
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 1/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth (or vegetable)
- 2 1/4 cup low-fat milk
Vegetable Two-Grain Casserole
By devogirl
This dish is simple, but takes time for the barley to cook
- 1 (18 7/8 ounce) can ready-to-serve lentil soup (vegetarian)
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup small fresh mushrooms, quartered
- 1 cup sliced carrot
- 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
- 1/2 cup pearl barley
- 1/3 cup bulgur
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Mediterranean Quinoa Chickpea Salad
By devogirl
Serving size: About ½ cup Calories: 95 Fat: 4 Carbohydrates: 14 Fiber: 3 Protein: 4
- 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 tbsp. pomegranate vinegar
- 2 tbsp. good quality extra-virgin olive oil
Butternut Squash Lasagna
By devogirl
***Make Ahead Tip Make-ahead tip:Prepare as directed through Step 3
- 3 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary
- 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 1/3 cups finely shredded Parmesan cheese (5-1/2 oz.)
- 1 cup whipping cream
Quinoa Stuffed Portobello Mushroom
By devogirl
This is an easy make ahead gluten-free vegan side dish
- For the stuffing:
- 1 large Portobello mushroom per person
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh garlic, to taste
- 1/3 to 1/2 About 1/3 to 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa per mushroom cap
- A handful of yellow and red grape or cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered depending upon size
- 1 scallion (spring onion) per person, sliced
- A sprinkle of raisins
- A sprinkle of toasted pine nuts
- Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley, basil or mint
Turnip the Disco Fries
By devogirl
PER SERVING (1/2 of recipe): 284 calories, 1g fat, 1,058mg sodium, 58g carbs, 9
- 2 medium-sized turnips (about 12 oz. each), scrubbed clean
- 1 medium-sized potato (about 12 oz.), scrubbed clean
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 cup jarred fat-free or nearly fat-free chicken gravy
- 3 slices fat-free American cheese, torn into strips
- Optional topping: chopped chives
Buddha Bowl
By devogirl
This is a simple recipe, just quinoa tossed with veggies and chickpeas
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 1/2 cups chopped dinosaur kale
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 carrot, shredded
- 1 avocado, pitted and diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup Sweet Tahini Dressing (page 138)
Penne with Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic, and White Beans
By devogirl
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 3 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
- 1/2 pound penne pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
Green Smoothie Popsicles
By devogirl
You don’t always have to drink a smoothie – they also can make great frozen treats such as sorbets and yes, smo...
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 cups frozen berries (your choice)
- 2 bananas
- 1 cup water