Broccoli Rabe, Butternut Squash & White Bean Soup

Broccoli Rabe, Butternu...

I used regular broccoli and made a triple batch. I froze a lot of it and it kept well. I wasn’t sure how the broccoli would do in the freezer but it tasted fresh and delicious. I really like variety so I used both butternut squash and pumpkin squash.

This is a great...

Black Bean Quesadillias

Black Bean Quesadillias...

These yummy quesadillas are ready in about 15 minutes. If you like extra heat, try using pepper Jack cheese or adding a little minced jalapeño pepper. Makes a great lunch or dinner option for kids and adults.

I made these for the boys the other day while they were assembling...

Cuban-Style Black Beans & Rice

Cuban-Style Black Beans...

Yield: 12     (serving size: 1 cup)

2 cups uncooked long-grain brown rice

1 tsp. olive oil

2 cups chopped onion

2 cups chopped green bell pepper...

Haitian Rice & Beans

Haitian Rice & Bea...

Yum! This makes a delicious salad. Just add fresh chopped spinach and shredded chicken breast.  I didn’t have any shallots on hand so I just used red and sweet onions. I abslutely adore chipotle chiles in adobo sauce so I used about a tbsp. + half. I forgot the balsamic...

Chiptole Black Bean Chili

Chiptole Black Bean Chi...

This was absolutely scrumptious. I will definitely be making this again. For more protein add chopped cooked chicken breast.

Yield: 6     (serving size: about 1 cup)

1 tsp. canola oil

cooking spray

1 3/4...

Chicken Pasta with Chickpea-Garlic Sauce

Chicken Pasta with Chic...

Omit the chicken and serve as a side dish or a vegetarian main dish. Add a little extra crushed red pepper if you like spice

Yield: 4-5 servings

cooking spray

1 tsp. olive oil

2 garlic cloves,...

Spinach & Pear Salad

Spinach & Pear Sal...

Yield: 5     (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups)

2 tbsp. water

1 1/2 tbsp. red-wine vinegar

1 tbsp. oilve oil

1 tbsp. honey

2 tsp. Dijon mustard

1/4...

Squash-Rice Casserole

Squash-Rice Casserole...

Yield: 8 servings     (serving size: 1 cup)

8 cups sliced zucchini (about 2 1/2 lbs.)

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

2 cups cooked...

Wild Rice & Quinoa Garden Salad

Wild Rice & Quinoa...

Yield: 10     (serving size: 1/2 cup)

3 cups water, divided

1/2 cup uncooked wild rice

1 cup uncooked quinoa

1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

1/2...

Orzo Primavera

Orzo Primavera...

Yield: 6 servings

1 (10 oz. can) fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth

1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked

1/3 cup water

1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, finely chopped

1/2...

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