Tuna Pasta Salad

Tuna Pasta Salad

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
Serving Size 1 Cup

Ingredients

2 cups macaroni, uncooked
2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna or salmon in water
1⁄2 cup chopped zucchini (about 1/3 small zucchini)
1⁄4 cup sliced carrots (about 1 carrot)
1⁄3 cup diced onion
1⁄4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

Directions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain the cooking liquid and cool.
2. Drain tuna or salmon.
3. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• Try whole wheat pasta to include whole grains.

Veggie Skillet Eggs

Veggie Skillet Eggs

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Serving Size 1 wedge

Ingredients

6 medium or large eggs
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
1⁄2 teaspoon oregano or basil
1⁄3 cup shredded cheese (1 1/2 ounces)
2 teaspoons oil
1 small onion, chopped (about 2/3 cup)
1 clove garlic, chopped (or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder)
2 cups fresh, canned or frozen mixed vegetables (green beans, zucchini, peas, corn, broccoli, mushrooms)
1 medium tomato, sliced

Directions

1. Beat eggs with pepper, oregano or basil, and cheese in a medium bowl.
2. Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add onions, garlic, and other vegetables and cook on medium (300 degrees in an electric skillet) until soft.
3. Pour egg mixture over vegetables. With knife or spatula, lift outer edges of eggs so egg mixture flows to the bottom of the pan.
4. Cook until eggs are set, about 6 minutes. Top with tomato slices.
5. Cut into 8 wedges; serve hot.
6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.