When you are in 
a rush and you need to make a quick meal, this Curry Chicken Salad will do the trick.
Rosemary Vegetable Skewers
Looking for a quick side dish for your family meal? These Rosemary Vegetable Skewers cook in about 10 minutes under the broiler, so you can have kabobs even when the weather isn’t perfect for grilling! This recipe also packs a sodium-free flavor punch by using rosemary and lemon juice as the heart-healthy seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes rinsed
- 1 squash rinsed and sliced into ¼ - ½ inch rounds
- 1 zucchini rinsed and sliced into ¼ - ½ inch rounds
- 1 orange bell pepper rinsed and sliced into ¾ inch squares
- 4-ounce mushrooms rinsed and wiped clean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon lemon juice and zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
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Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes.
- Combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and rosemary. Set aside.
- Heat oven broiler to high.
- Remove wooden skewers from water and begin to alternate threading tomatoes, squash, zucchini, bell pepper, and mushroom.
- Place vegetable skewers on rimmed baking sheet and brush with lemon-herb oil.
- Place under broiler 5 minutes. Remove and carefully flip skewers (they will be hot). Place back in oven and broil another 5-7 minutes. NOTE: Carefully watch vegetables under broiler to avoid burning.
Recipe Notes
Slow Cooker Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers
If you are in need of a recipe to add beans to your eating pattern, this is a perfect recipe to try. These Stuffed Bell Peppers are made in a slow cooker; perfect for a busy day. In addition, this recipe is vegetarian, and by removing the cheese, it can be vegan. This dish is a complete meal, full of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. One pepper is filling and delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 bell peppers (green, orange, yellow, or red)
- 1/3 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can black beans no salt added
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce unsalted
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup onion diced
- 3/4 cup cheese Mexican blend, reduced fat, shredded
- 1/4 cup water
- garnish (optional, for garnish)
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Instructions
- Cut off the tops of the peppers and scrape out the ribs and seeds. Dice the onion and measure a ¼ cup.
- In a bowl, combine the quinoa, beans, tomato sauce, spices, onion, and ½ cup of the cheese. Fill each pepper with the mixture.
- Pour ¼ cup water into the bottom of a slow cooker. Place the peppers in the water. Cover and cook on low for about 5 hours or on high for about 2 hours or until quinoa is tender.
- Remove the lid, distribute the remaining cheese (¼ cup) on top of the peppers, and cover again until the cheese is melted.
- Add cilantro, then serve.
Recipe Notes
Breakfast Burritos
A little advance preparation makes for a quick, healthy breakfast for busy families. Our breakfast egg burritos can be made in advance for a quick healthy breakfast. Try making several servings in advance this weekend so you are ready for next week!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper finely chopped
- 1/2 purple onion finely chopped
- 2 cups liquid egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
- 1 15-ounce can low sodium black beans drained and rinsed
- 8 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Servings: people
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Instructions
- Heat oil in a non-stick or well seasoned skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell peppers and cook for 6-7 minutes or until desired tenderness reached.
- Mix cayenne pepper and garlic powder with egg whites and add to skillet. Continue cooking on medium heat, stirring occasionally to promote even cooking and prevent sticking.
- When egg whites are set but still soft and moist, remove from heat. Transfer to a clean dish and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before assembling burritos.
- Place each tortilla on a piece of plastic wrap.
- Add black beans to egg mixture and mix well. Divide egg mixture and cheese evenly among tortillas.
- Roll burritos, then wrap each in plastic wrap and place in freezer**.
- Once frozen, transfer burritos to a freezer bag or other container suitable for long-term freezer storage. For best quality, use within 3 months.
- When ready to eat, remove plastic wrap and loosely wrap in paper towel. Microwave on high for 2 to 2½ minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165° F.
Recipe Notes
* For a spicier burrito, substitute chopped chile peppers (e.g. jalapeno, Serrano) for some of the bell pepper.
**If burritos will be consumed within 3 days, they may be stored in refrigerator instead of freezer. Reduce re-heating time accordingly.
Cran-Orange Swiss Chard
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 pounds Swiss Chard chopped
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup mandarian oranges drained
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Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Wash and chop Swiss chard. Peel and chop onion.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until tender.
- Add Swiss Chard and sauté for 3 minutes or until just wilted.
- Stir in the orange juice and salt and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in mandarin oranges and cranberries.
- Remove from heat. Stir in mandarin oranges and cranberries.
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