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  • Chicken Stuffed Poblano Pepper "Tacos", Queso Fresco

    Chicken Stuffed Poblano Pepper "Tacos", Queso Fresco

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 3 each Poblano Peppers as needed Cooking Spray 1 ½ tsp Canola Oil 1/3 cup Yellow Onion, diced ½ cup Button Mushrooms, minced 2 ½ tsp Jalapeno, fresh, diced 1 ¾ tsp Garlic, fresh, minced ½ tsp Cumin 1 ¾ tsp Chili...
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  • Black Bean Dip, Cheddar, Tomato Dip

    Black Bean Dip, Cheddar, Tomato Dip

    Ingredients: Makes 7 servings 3 oz Black Beans, dry 1/4 tsp Salt 2 tbsp Jalapeno Peppers, diced 3 tbsp Salsa 1/2 tsp Cumin 1 tsp Red Chili Pepper Flakes 1/2 tsp Chili Powder 3 tbsp Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese, shredded 1/3 cup Tomatoes, canned...
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  • Roasted Beets with Greens, Fresh Horseradish, Herbed Yogurt

    Roasted Beets with Greens, Fresh Horseradish, Herbed Yogurt

    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings For the Yogurt Sauce: 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt 1 TBSP Olive Oil 1/4 tsp Salt 1 tsp Grated Lime Zest 1 tsp Chopped Parsley 1 tsp Chopped Mint 1 tsp Chopped Dill 1 tsp Chopped Tarragon 1 tsp Chopped Chives For...
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  • Jalapeno Chicken Burger

    Jalapeno Chicken Burger

    Ingredients: Makes 8 serving 8 Sprays Nonstick Cooking Spray 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 1/8 tsp Ground Black Pepper 2 pounds Ground Chicken 1/2 cup Yellow Onions, Diced 2 TBSP Fresh Jalapenos, Minced 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, Chopped 8 Whole Wheat Hamburger...
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  • Chicken Caesar Freekeh Salad

    Chicken Caesar Freekeh Salad

    Ingredients: Makes 10 servings Ingredients: Grilled Chicken Breast 8 oz wt Chicken Breast 1/4 tsp Black Pepper 1/4 tsp Lemon Juice 1/2 tsp Canola Oil Ingredients: Caesar Dressing 2 each Anchovy Fillets 1 tsp Dijon Mustard 1/2 cup cup Mayonnaise...
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  • Quinoa, Oat, Sunflower Seed, Dried Fruit Granola

    Quinoa, Oat, Sunflower Seed, Dried Fruit Granola

    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 1 ¼ cup Old Fashioned Oats ¼ cup Quinoa, dry 2 ¼ oz Sunflower Seeds 1 TBSP Canola Oil 3 TBSP Agave Nectar 1 tsp Ground Ginger ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon 1/8 tsp Salt ¼ cup Dried Cranberries ¼ cup oz wt Raisins Directions...
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  • Black Bean Spread, Toast, Boiled Egg, Avocado

    Black Bean Spread, Toast, Boiled Egg, Avocado

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings Black Bean Spread 2/3 cup Black Beans, dry 1 TBSP Canola Oil ¼ cup Yellow Onion, Diced ¼ cup Celery, Diced 1 ¼ tsp Cumin 1 ¼ tsp Paprika 1/3 cupCanned, Diced Tomatoes ½ tspCumin ½ tsp Salt 4 tsp Lime Juice ½ cup...
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  • Grilled Corn & Bean Salad

    Grilled Corn & Bean Salad

    Ingredients: Makes 19 servings 12-1/2 ea Fresh Corn on Cob (in husk) 1 lb Black Beans, Dry 1/2 cup Chives, Fresh Chopped 1/3 cup, 2 tsp Sherry Vinegar 2 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper 3 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil Directions: ...
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  • Greek Yogurt, Spinach and Artichoke Dip

    Greek Yogurt, Spinach and Artichoke Dip

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 7 oz Baby Spinach 2 TBSP Shallots, minced ½ tsp Garlic, minced 3 TBSP Fat Free Greek Yogurt 2 TBSP Neufchatel Cream Cheese 2 TBSP Parmesan Cheese, grated 5 oz Canned Artichoke Hearts, chopped 1/3 cup Part Skim Mozzarella...
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  • Quinoa, Beet Salad with Pecans

    Quinoa, Beet Salad with Pecans

    Ingredients: Makes 16 servings 2 ½ cup Quinoa, cooked 1 cup Steamed Fresh Beets 1 cup Grated Carrots ½ cup Raisins 3/4 cup Dried Cranberries 3/8 cup Olive Oil or Canola Oil 3/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar 3/4 cup Chopped Pecans Directions: Prepare...
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  • Spicy BBQ Chicken Breast

    Spicy BBQ Chicken Breast

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 1/8 tsp Ginger, Fresh, Grated 1/8 tsp Black Pepper ½ cup Tomato Paste 1 tsp Ketchup 1 ½ tsp Honey 1 tsp Dark Molasses 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce 1 TBSP White Vinegar ¾ tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 ½ tsp Garlic, Minced 6...
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  • Honey-Sesame Tofu and Green Beans

    Honey-Sesame Tofu and Green Beans

    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 14oz Extra-Firm Tofu, drained 2 TBSP Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce3 3 ea Garlic Cloves, minced 1 TBSP Honey 2 TBSP Grated Fresh Ginger 1 tsp Sesame Oil 1 pound Green Beans, trimmed 2 TBSP Olive Oil 1 ea Scallion, chopped...
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  • Chickpeas, Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Chickpeas, Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 8 oz Garbanzo Beans, Dry 3 qt Water 2 tsp Olive Oil 6 oz Sliced Red Onion 1 tsp Garlic Cloves, Minced ¼ cup Sun-dried Tomatoes, Chopped 10 oz Spinach, Chopped 1/8 tsp Black Pepper 1/8 tsp Kosher Salt 4 TBSP Water...
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  • Spicy BBQ Carrot Tostadas

    Spicy BBQ Carrot Tostadas

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings Ingredients: For the Salsa 1/2 cup Pineapple, diced 1 1/2 TBSP Red Onion, diced 1/2 ea Serrano Peppers, seeded and minced 2 tsp Fresh Cilantro, chopped 1 ea Fresh Garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup Tomatoes, diced 1...
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  • Cocoa Banana Overnight Oats

    Cocoa Banana Overnight Oats

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings Overnight Oats 3 cups Skim Milk 5 3/4 cups Old Fashioned Oatmeal, dry Topping 2 cups Banana, medium, mashed 2 TBSP Cocoa powder, unsweetened 8 tsp Dark chocolate Directions: In a bowl, combine oats and milk...
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