Recipes

Nutrition 8 servings, about 1 cup each Ingredients: 2 cups pomegranate juice cocktail (contains sugar) 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds 4 cups plain sparkling water (seltzer or sodium-free club soda) 3 limes (1 for garnish) 8 ice cubes Directions: 1.  In a large pitcher, mix pomegranate juice cocktail and seeds, sparkling water, juice of 2 limes […]

Nutrition 3 Servings, 1 cup each Ingredients: 2 cups nonfat milk 4 tablespoons frozen mango juice (or 1 fresh pitted mango) 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract 2 ice cubes Directions: Put all ingredients into a blender. Blend until foamy. Serve immediately. Variations: Instead of mango juice, try orange juice, papaya, or strawberries. Per Serving: Calories –

Nutrition 4 Servings, 1/2 pepper each Ingredients: 2 green peppers, halved, seeded Boiling water to cover Meat Mixture: 1/3 cup wheat crackers, crushed 1 Tbsp. instant minced onion 1/3 cup skim milk 1 egg 1/2 tsp. basil leaves 1/8 tsp. salt 3/4 pound lean ground beef 1/4 cup tomato sauce Directions: 1.  Soak crackers and

Nutrition 8 servings, about 1/4 cup each Ingredients: 2 cups (1 pound) 1% low-fat cottage cheese 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 cup skim milk Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend, adjusting the amount of milk to produce the desired consistency. Per Serving: Calories – 50 Total fat – 1 gram Sodium – 65

Nutrition 4 Servings, about 3/4 cup each Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. water 1 cup zucchini squash, thinly sliced 1-1/4 cups yellow squash, thinly sliced 1/2 cup green pepper, cut into 2 inch strips 1/4 cup celery, cut into 2 inch strips 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1/2 tsp. caraway seed 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1 medium tomato,

Nutrition 8 Servings, 1 cup each Ingredients: 1 small head cabbage, thinly sliced 2 medium tomatoes, cut in cubes 1 cup sliced radishes 1/4 tsp. salt 2 tsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar (or lemon juice) 1/2 tsp., each, black pepper and red pepper 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped Directions: In a large bowl,

Nutrition 7 Servings, about 1/2 cup Ingredients: Juice of 1 lime 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely minced 3 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped 1/8 tsp. oregano, finely crushed 2 serrano or jalapeno peppers, finely chopped 6 tomatoes, preferably Roma (or 3 large tomatoes) 1/8 tsp. salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 avocado, diced

Nutrition 4 Servings, 1-1/4 cups each Ingredients: 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup cucumber, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped 2 green onions, sliced 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 cups low-sodium vegetable juice cocktail 1/2 tsp. basil, dried 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce 1 clove garlic, minced Directions: In a large

Nutrition Soup is a great way to pack a lot of colorful veggies into one meal! Soups that feature vegetables, beans, or brown rice add fiber and nutrients to your diet. Soup is a great option if you are looking to add more fiber to your diet. It also increases your water intake and helps

Nutrition 4 Servings, about 4 by 4 inches each Ingredients: 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped 1/4 cup celery, chopped 1/4 cup water, boiling 1 cup chicken, cooked, diced 1 cup canned pinto beans, drained 1/2 cup non-salt-added tomato puree 8 corn tortillas Sauce: 1-1/2 cups non-salt-added tomato puree 3/4 cup water