Wheat Berry Salad

Wheat Berry Salad

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Makes: 4 cups
Serving Size 1/2 cup

Ingredients

1 cup dry wheat kernels
1 1⁄4 cups carrots, peeled and diced
1 1⁄4 cups red bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 2 small peppers)
1 cup celery, diced
1⁄2 cup green onions, sliced
1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1⁄2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
2 Tablespoons water
1 1⁄2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Place dry wheat kernels in a large saucepan and add water to cover by 3 inches. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and continue to simmer for 1 hour, or until the wheat kernels are tender but still chewy. Drain the cooked wheat berries and rinse with cold water. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the carrots, celery, bell pepper, onions and parsley to the wheat berries in the mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together the rice vinegar, water, vegetable oil, garlic powder and salt. Pour dressing over the salad and mix until salad is well coated.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/wheat-berry-sa...

Tabouli Bulgur Wheat Salad

Tabouli Bulgur Wheat Salad

Prep time: 45 minutes
Makes: 4 cups
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Chill Time: 3 hours

Ingredients

1 cup dry bulgur wheat
1 cup hot water
1⁄2 cucumber, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1⁄4 cup fresh chopped mint (or cilantro)
1 cup fresh chopped parsley
1 clove garlic, minced or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

DRESSING
1⁄4 cup lemon juice (or vinegar or half of each)
2 Tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
1 teaspoon pepper
1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Place the bulgur in a large bowl and soak in the hot water until the water is absorbed, (about 30 minutes). When it's ready, drain any excess water.
  2. Mix the dressing Ingredients together. Set aside.
  3. Chop the vegetables and add to the prepared bulgur. 
  4. Add dressing to salad and stir. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours and serve chilled.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Top with plain yogurt.
  • Add other chopped veggies including red or green peppers, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), grated carrots, or summer squash.
  • Freeze extra lemon juice to use later.
  • Serve as a side dish or serve on lettuce leaves or make sandwiches with whole wheat or pocket (pita) bread.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/tabouli-bulgur...

Mo (moo) Indonesian Stir-Fry

Mo (moo) Indonesian Stir-Fry

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 10 cups
Serving Size 1 cup

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 packages (3 ounces each) ramen-style noodles
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in thin strips
1⁄4 cup peanut butter
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1⁄2 cup water
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
2 carrots, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1⁄2 large head cabbage, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
1⁄4 cup green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Bring 4 cups water to boil in a 2 to 3 quart saucepan. Add noodles, cover, and remove from heat (do not add flavor packets). Wait one minute, drain noodles and set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, and 1/2 cup water. Heat over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet). Add chicken and cook until no longer pink when cut, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add red pepper, ginger, and carrots and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add cabbage and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until cabbage is crisp-tender.
  5. Stir in green onions, cooked noodles and peanut sauce. Toss and serve immediately.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • To avoid peanuts or peanut butter, try this stir fry with sunflower seeds or sunflower seed butter
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/mo-moo-indones...

Fiesta Barley Salad

Fiesta Barley Salad

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Makes: 7 cups
Serving Size 3/4 cup

Ingredients

1 cup dry barley
3 cups water
1⁄4 cup raisins, or other dried fruit
1 cup frozen peas, or other vegetables (fresh, frozen or canned and drained)
3 cups lettuce, washed and chopped
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1⁄2 cup green onions, sliced thin (can use any onions)
1 Tablespoon vinegar (rice vinegar or any others)
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Place barley and water in a 2-3 quart saucepan. Bring to boil, then turn to low. Cover and cook for 45 minutes.
  2. Rinse cooked barley briefly in cold water. Drain.
  3. Add remaining Ingredients. Mix well.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Try substituting different fruits and vegetables
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/fiesta-barley-...

Barley Summer Salad

Barley Summer Salad

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Makes: 8 cups
Serving Size 3/4 cup

Ingredients

1 cup dry barley
3 cups water
1⁄4 cup dried cranberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup sweet snap peas, chopped
2 cups apples or another fresh fruit or veggie, chopped (about 1 1/3 medium apples [3” diameter])
1⁄2 cup red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (about 1 small pepper)
1⁄2 cup green onions, sliced thin
1 Tablespoon vinegar
3 Tablespoons oil
1⁄4 cup lemon or lime juice

Directions

  1. Place barley and water in a 2 or 3 quart saucepan. Bring to a boil, then turn to low. Cook covered for 45 minutes.
  2. Rinse cooked barley briefly in cold water. Drain.
  3. Add remaining Ingredients. Toss well.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Substitute different fruits and vegetables in season.
  • Add nuts or seeds for added protein
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/barley-summer-...

Asian Rice

Asian Rice

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Makes: 8 cups
Serving Size 1 cup

Ingredients

1 teaspoon oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 package (16 ounces) frozen Asian style vegetables or 1 pound fresh vegetables
3 cups cooked rice
1 teaspoon garlic powder or 4 cloves of garlic
1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup cooked chicken, diced
2 green onions, sliced
1 Tablespoon soy sauce or hot sauce (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet). Add eggs and scramble. Remove cooked eggs and set aside.
  2. Add small amount of water to pan and cook vegetables until tender crisp.
  3. Add cooked rice, garlic powder and ground ginger and stir to heat through, breaking up lumps by pressing against pan.
  4. Add cooked chicken and cook until heated.
  5. Add green onions and cooked egg, and heat through.
  6. Serve with soy sauce or hot sauce.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Use leftover ham or pork in place of chicken.
  • Use brown rice to include whole grains
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/asian-rice

Savory Oatmeal

Savory Oatmeal

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 3 cups
Serving Size 1/2 cup

Ingredients

1⁄2 cup non-fat or 1% milk
1 1⁄2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1⁄2 cup steel cut oats
1⁄3 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1⁄4 cup green onion, diced
1⁄2 cup tomatoes, diced

Directions

  1. Combine milk and broth in a medium saucepan over high heat. Heat until mixture starts to boil.
  2. Stir in oats and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed. Oats should be tender and cooked through.
  3. Stir in cheese and green onion. Top with tomatoes.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/savory-oatmeal

Wontons

Wontons

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Makes: 36 wontons
Serving Size 6 wontons

Ingredients

1⁄4 cup finely chopped green onion
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger, or 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch of cinnamon
1 1⁄2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1⁄2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 cup cooked ground chicken
1 1⁄2 cups shredded cabbage
3⁄4 cup shredded carrot (about 1 to 2 medium carrots)
36 wonton wrappers
Water
 or egg white (for the edges of the wontons)

Directions

  1. Combine spices, cornstarch, and oil in a large bowl.
  2. Add cooked meat and vegetables. Mix well.
  3. Place 1 tablespoon of mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper.
  4. Brush wrapper edges with water or egg white.
  5. Fold wrapper diagonally so corners line up, and press edges together to seal.
  6. Bring the side two corners together over the pouch of filling and pinch to close.
  7. Spray a steamer basket with nonstick spray. Add wontons so they do not touch. Cover and steam over simmering water for 6-7 minutes.
  8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Freeze prior to steaming for later use.
  • Use crumbled tofu in place of meat for vegetarian wontons.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/wontons

Chinese Spicy Noodles

Chinese Spicy Noodles

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 10 cups
Serving Size 1 cup

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti, uncooked
2 Tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup )
6 cloves minced garlic or 1 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
2 Tablespoons curry powder
1 Tablespoon chili paste
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
2 cups shredded cabbage (1/3 head)
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup shredded zucchini
6 green onions, thinly sliced
2 large tomatoes, coarsely diced
1⁄4 cup honey
1⁄2 cup peanuts
lime wedges

Directions

  1. Boil water in a large pot; add spaghetti and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat (300 degrees in an electric skillet). Add onion and sauté about 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic, curry powder, chili paste, and soy sauce. Mix well.
  4. Stir in cabbage, carrot, and zucchini and cook, stirring, 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in green onions and tomatoes; continue to cook another 2 minutes.
  6. Drain pasta and mix in vegetables. Add honey and toss.
  7. Top with peanuts and serve with lime wedges.
  8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours

Notes

  • Try adding 2 tablespoons peanut butter to increase protein.
  • Try whole wheat spaghetti.
  • To avoid peanuts or peanut butter, try sunflower seeds or sunflower seed butter.
  • Honey is not recommended for children under 1 year old.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/chinese-spicy-...

Peanutty African Stew

Peanutty African Stew

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 8 cups
Serving Size 1 cup

Ingredients

1 cup instant brown rice
2 cups chicken broth, reduced sodium (see Notes)
1 teaspoon dehydrated minced onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder or 4 cloves garlic
1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
1⁄8 teaspoon red pepper (optional)
2 cups medium diced peeled sweet potato or yam
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with liquid
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1⁄4 cups non-fat or 1% milk
3 cups baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
1⁄4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts (optional)
green onion, thinly sliced (optional)

Directions

  1. Combine first 9 Ingredients in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then turn down to medium low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in peanut butter and milk. Return to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Top with peanuts and green onion, if desired.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Broth can be canned or made using bouillon. For each cup of broth use 1 cup very hot water and 1 teaspoon or 1 cube bouillon.
  • Substitute a 10 ounce package of frozen spinach for the fresh spinach.
  • Flavor boosters: chopped cilantro, red and green peppers, raisins.
  • To avoid peanuts or peanut butter, try sunflower seeds or sunflower seed butter.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/peanutty-afric...

Garden Vegetable Cakes

Garden Vegetable Cakes

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Makes: 8 cakes
Serving Size 2 cakes

Ingredients

1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1⁄3 cup all purpose flour
1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
1⁄4 teaspoon dill weed
1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
4 eggs (or 1 cup egg substitute)
2 Tablespoons minced green onion with tops
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1⁄2 cups shredded vegetables (unpeeled zucchini (drained and pressed), potato, carrots, bell pepper, celery, sweet potato or yam)

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, stir together cheese, flour, baking powder, dill weed, salt and pepper.
  2. Beat in eggs, green onions, lemon juice and garlic until well blended. Stir all shredded vegetables into the batter.
  3. Heat skillet or griddle over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet). Lightly spray or oil with cooking spray. For each vegetable cake, pour 1/3 cup batter onto hot skillet or griddle. Cook on both sides until golden brown. Serve warm.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Top with low-fat sour cream and tomato slices.
  • Precook “harder” vegetables like carrots and potatoes, if desired.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/garden-vegetab...

Veggie Quiche Muffins

Veggie Quiche Muffins

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Makes: 12 muffins
Serving Size 1 muffin

Ingredients

3⁄4 cup low fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup green onion or onion, chopped (1 medium onion)
1 cup broccoli, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, diced
2 cups nonfat or 1% milk
4 eggs
1 cup baking mix (for biscuits or pancakes)
1 teaspoon italian seasoning (or dried leaf basil and oregano)
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray or oil 12 muffin cups.
  2. Sprinkle cheese, onions, broccoli and tomatoes in muffin cups.
  3. Place remaining Ingredients in a bowl and beat until smooth. Pour egg mixture over other Ingredients in muffin cups.
  4. Bake until golden brown or until knife inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool 5 minutes.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Try chopped zucchini or mushrooms as part of the vegetables
  • Use any variety of cheese your family enjoys
  • Bake in a pie pan instead of muffin cups (baking time will be longer)
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/veggie-quiche-...

Spinach and Black Bean Enchiladas

Spinach and Black Bean Enchiladas

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Makes: 8 enchiladas
Serving Size 1/2 enchilada

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen spinach, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1⁄2 cups corn (thawed from frozen or canned and drained)
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1⁄3 cup chopped cilantro
2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
1 can (28 ounces) enchilada sauce (about 3 cups) (see Notes)
8 whole wheat flour tortillas (7"-8")

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 
  2. Drain all excess moisture from thawed spinach.
  3. In a large bowl, combine spinach, beans, corn, green onions, cilantro and 1 ½ cups of cheese.
  4. Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish, and add a small amount enchilada sauce to coat the bottom.
  5. Fill tortillas with spinach mixture.  Roll up tightly and place seam side down in the baking dish.
  6. Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle remaining ½ cup of cheese on top.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes, or until enchiladas are heated through and cheese is bubbly.  Serve warm.
  8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Try corn tortillas instead of whole wheat flour tortillas.
  • Serve enchiladas with your favorite hot sauce or salsa.
  • Cook your own dry beans. One can (15 ounces) is about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups drained beans.
  • 1 cup corn (canned and drained, frozen, or fresh cooked).
  • Make your own enchilada sauce!
    • ¼ cup tomato paste
    • ¼ cup flour
    • 2 teaspoons cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
    • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
    • 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • Combine tomato paste, flour, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder and pepper in a saucepan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  • Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/spinach-and-bl...

Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Makes: 8 tacos
Serving Size 1 taco

Ingredients

FISH
2 pounds cod fillets
3 Tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
3 Tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon oil
1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
1⁄4 teaspoon salt

SLAW
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1⁄2 cup green onions, chopped
3⁄4 cup nonfat sour cream
3⁄4 cup salsa
8 corn tortillas (6-inch)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place fish in baking dish.
  3. Mix lime juice, tomato, onion, cilantro, oil, peppers, and salt and spoon on top of fillets.
  4. Cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep fish moist.
  5. Bake 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes.
  6. Mix cabbage and onion; mix sour cream and salsa and add to cabbage mixture.
  7. Divide cooked fish among tortillas. Add 1/4 cup of slaw to each. Fold over and enjoy!
  8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Freeze extra lime juice to use later
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/fish-tacos

Fish and Spinach Bake

Fish and Spinach Bake

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 16 ounces of fish with vegetables
Serving Size 2 ounces of fish with vegetables

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen spinach, thawed
1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1 pound fish filets (thawed if frozen)
1 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning blend
1 large tomato, diced
4 green onions, sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Squeeze thawed spinach to remove most of the liquid. Spread in the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Arrange fish filets over spinach. Sprinkle with seasoning blend. Top fish with tomatoes and green onions.
  4. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 20 minutes more or until fish flakes easily.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Try any kind of fish or even chicken.  
  • Change the flavor by adding lemon juice or lemon pepper.  
  • Try salsa instead of fresh tomato and green onion
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/fish-and-spina...

Chicken and Black Bean Salsa Burritos

Chicken and Black Bean Salsa Burritos

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 4 burritos
Serving Size 1/2 burrito

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 green onions, chopped
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
1⁄2 teaspoon salt, divided in half
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1⁄2 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
4 (9 inch) flour tortillas

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine the beans, green onions, lemon juice, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a small bowl.
  3. Rub the chicken breasts with the chili powder, pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet) for 5 minutes. Turn and cook until done, 4-5 minutes longer.
  5. Let chicken cool; slice into strips or chunks.
  6. Divide cheese evenly between tortillas. Top the cheese with equal amounts of chicken and black bean salsa mixture.
  7. Roll up the burritos and wrap each one in foil.
  8. Bake burritos until the cheese melts, about 15 minutes.
  9. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Freeze extra lemon juice to use later.
  • Cook your own dry beans. One can (15 ounces) is about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups drained beans
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/chicken-and-bl...

Orange Rice Salad

Orange Rice Salad

Prep time: 15 minutes
Makes: 5 cups
Serving Size 2/3 cup
Chill Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

2 cups cooked, cooled brown rice
1⁄2 cup celery, diced
3⁄4 cup raisins or other dried fruit
1⁄4 cup chopped nuts
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon orange juice or vinegar
1⁄4 cup parsley, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
3 green onions, washed and thinly sliced
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges with juice
1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Mix all Ingredients together in medium-sized bowl.
  2. Chill for an hour to allow flavors to blend.
  3. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Try adding 2/3 cup diced green peppers or other crunchy vegetables.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/orange-rice-sa...

Watermelon Salsa

Watermelon Salsa

Prep time: 15 minutes
Makes: 32 tablespoons
Serving Size 2 tablespoons

Ingredients

2 cups small cubes of watermelon
1⁄4 cup chopped green onions
1⁄4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro
1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix all of the Ingredients.
  2. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Serve salsa with burritos, tacos, fish or grilled meat.
  • Try adding corn, chile peppers, or chopped avocado.
  • If you do not have vinegar, try lemon or lime juice.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/watermelon-sal...

Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Salad

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Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Makes: 9 servings
Serving Size 2/3 cup

Ingredients

SALAD
1 cup quinoa (dry)
2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
3 large celery stalks, diced
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 green onions, sliced
3 Tablespoons minced parsley

DRESSING
1⁄2 cup rice vinegar
2 Tablespoons water
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  1. Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh wire strainer under running water for 1 minute.
  2. Bring the water or broth and quinoa to a boil in a 2-3 quart saucepan. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Refrigerate until cool.
  3. Meanwhile, combine all the vegetables in a salad bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the dressing Ingredients. Add to the vegetables.
  5. Add quinoa and stir gently to combine.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/quinoa-salad

Tuna Cabbage Salad

Tuna Cabbage Salad

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Prep time: 10 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Serving Size 1/2 cup

Ingredients

1 can (5 ounces) tuna in water, drained
2 cups cabbage, chopped
3 green onions, diced
1 Tablespoon reduced fat mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
salt
 and pepper

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, shred tuna with a fork and mix with cabbage. Stir in green onions, mayonnaise and yogurt. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Chill until ready to serve.
  3. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Serve on lettuce leaves or make sandwiches with whole wheat or pocket (pita) bread.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/tuna-cabbage-s...