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Veggie Tots
How do I be more creative with my vegetable game? How do I repurpose leftover vegetables? Our answer: VEGGIE TOTS! Try this fun and tasty recipe at your next meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups russett potatoes ready to serve
- 2 cups frozen broccoli florets thawed
- 1.5 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Servings: servings (4 tots per serving)
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Instructions
Oven Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F, place oven rack in the middle of the oven and line baking sheet with silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Steam or microwave the potatoes to the point where a fork is easily inserted but its too tough to eat (20 seconds for ready to eat potatoes in microwave)
- Once they are cooked, drain them and set them aside to cool down.
- Then place 2 cups of thawed broccoli florets into your food processor and pulse it until the broccoli resembles coarse rice. (should yield 1 1/2 cups chopped)Measure out 1 1/2 cups of the finely chopped broccoli and transfer into a large bowl.
- Next, pulse the semi-cooked potatoes and 1 1/2 cups of the Parmesan cheese; pulse just enough to break up the potatoes and combine then with the cheese.
- Place the cheese and potato mixture into the bowl with the broccoli.Add seasoning into the large bowl and fold all ingredients with a large spatula to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Then place grated parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs into small bowl.Form small balls with a 1 tablespoon size cookie scoop or your hands and a spoon with the folded. Once the ball is formed, roll each veggie tot in the grated cheese and bread crumb coating
- Place each veggie tot on the baking sheet, about 1/2 inch apart.Bake 12 minutes, until golden brownRemove from the oven, let cool for 2-3 minutes and enjoy!
Air Fryer Instructions
- Complete instructions 2-8 from the "Oven Instructions" section.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and set the time for 7 minutes.
- Once preheated, place food on the tray/basket making sure not crowd the tots. Spray the top of the tots with non-stick cooking spray.
- Close the air fryer and start the cooking. Halfway through, turn the tots over and spray the tops with non-stick cooking spray and finish the cooking.
- Note: you might have to cook the tots in batches.
Recipe Notes
May use fresh potatoes for this recipe instead of the ready to use russet potatoes.
Going Greek Dip
This morsel of Greek cuisine is a fantastic and easy addition to your lunch or afternoon snack routine!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces hummus
- 1/4 cup feta cheese reduced-fat
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives sliced
- 1 medium pepperoncini chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- 1/2 medium cucumber chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano
Servings: 1/2 cup servings
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Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl, garnish, and serve with pita wedges or sliced vegetables for dipping.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes
Nutritional information is for dip only.
Quick Italian Tortellini Salad
To see this recipe in Spanish click here.
Ingredients
- 1 (9 ounce) package cheese filled tortellini
- 1 1/2 cups fresh mushroom slices
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts
- 1/2 small red bell pepper sliced
- 4 ounces low fat Italian dressing
- 1/2 tsp ground oregano
- 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Cook the tortellini al dente, according to package directions.
- Add broccoli florets and mushrooms before pasta is done (about 1 minute).
- Cook for remaining time until broccoli turns bright green and is crisp tender and the pasta is al dente (chewy to the bite).
- Drain and rinse pasta mixture under cool running water.
- Toss the pasta mixture with the artichoke hearts, red bell peppers, dressing, and oregano.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and toss again lightly.
Recipe Notes
Spinach Quiche
Healthy breakfast choices can be difficult when you’re just trying to get out of the door in the mornings! Make this delicious Spinach Quiche ahead of time, reheat in the microwave and quickly get a nutritious breakfast with 3 different food groups in one sitting!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic clove minced
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms sliced
- 1 (6 ounce) package spinach fresh
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded
- 5 eggs medium to large
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350*F.
- Spray a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray.
- Heat oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until garlic is soft and oil is infused.
- Add onions and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until veggies are soft.
- Add Spinach to the skillet until lightly wilted.
- In a bowl, combine eggs, cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add Spinach mixture and stir to blend.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake until eggs have set, about 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes clean.
- Allow it to set up and cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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