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Spinach Quesadillas
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 8 corn tortillas 6 or 7-inch
- 1/4 cup salsa drained
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat shredded Monterey jack cheese
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Instructions
- Place spinach in colander in sink and run water over the greens. Drain and pat dry.
- Chop the washed spinach.
- Add vegetable oil to skillet and sauté fresh spinach quickly over medium heat until soft.
- Place 4 tortillas on a work surface.
- Spread half of the 3/4 cup cheese evenly on each tortilla.
- Top the cheese with 1 Tablespoon salsa, followed by 1/4 cup of cooked spinach.
- Evenly spread remaining cheese on top of the spinach on each tortilla.
- Top with remaining tortillas and press firmly.
- Cook each quesadilla in skillet over medium heat until cheese melts and tortillas are golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
Recipe Notes
Black Bean and Rice Salad
Ingredients
Rice
- 1 cup cooked and cooled brown rice
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped, red bell pepper
- 1 15 ounce can unsalted black beans rinsed and drained
Dressing
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic clove chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt optional
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Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir together rice, onion, red or green pepper, and beans.
- In a jar with a tight fitting lid, add vinegar, dry mustard, garlic, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Shake until dressing is evenly mixed.
- Pour dressing over bean mixture and stir to mix evenly. Chill for at least one hour. Serve cold as a side dish or main dish.
Recipe Notes
California Chicken Pasta
Looking for an easy chicken pasta recipe? Try this California Chicken Pasta recipe. It makes for a refreshing lunch and a healthy dinner option!
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 1/3 cups cooked penne or similar pasta
- 8 ounces skinless chicken breast cooked and diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 large celery stalk thinly sliced
- 1 large scallion trimmed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Dressing
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1/4 cup small diced avocado
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Instructions
- In a large serving bowl combine pasta, chicken, celery, scallion, and cilantro.
- In small bowl combine orange juice, curry powder, salt, pepper, vinegar and oil. Stir well.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
- Add avocado and toss gently.
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
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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.
