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A whole 1/2 of our plates should be filled with veggies if we want to eat well and get the right balance of nutrients! Are there really that many tasty vegetables on the planet to keep that space on our plates filled each day for 365 days each year? That just sounds like we might [...]

Baking Time: 30-40 minutes Number of Servings: 6 Ingredients 1/2 pound   cooked lasagna noodles, (in unsalted water) 3/4 cup   mozzarella cheese, part-skim, grated 1 1/2 cup cottage cheese, fat free 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 1/2 cup zucchini, raw, sliced 2 1/2 cup tomato sauce, no salt added 2 tsp basil, dried [...]

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Number of Servings: 12 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1 Ingredients 6 ripe pluots halved and pitted 6 ripe peaches halved and pitted 6 ripe nectarines halved and pitted 2 lemons juiced 1 tsp cayenne pepper mint sprigs (optional) Directions Cut each half of fruit into thirds Place fruit [...]

2 Tbsp olive oil 2 small onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 1/4 cup zucchini, sliced 1 Tbsp oregano, dried 1 Tbsp basil, dried 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 6 oz can tomato paste 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 cup water Directions In a medium skillet, heat oil. Sauté onions,garlic, and zucchini [...]

Preparation Time: 70 minutes Servings:  16 Ingredients 2 Pounds eggplant, Cut in 1-1/2 cubes Tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 Cups sliced onion 2 Teaspoons minced garlic 1 Teaspoon salt 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 Teaspoon pepper 2 Cans (1 pound each) tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped 1 Can (16 ounces) chick peas, rinsed and drained Directions [...]

Number of Servings: 5 Ingredients 1 head cabbage 1/2 lb lean ground beef 1/2 lb ground turkey 1 small onion, minced 1 slice stale whole wheat bread, crumbled 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/4 C water 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 can (16 oz)   diced tomatoes 1 small onion, sliced 1 C water 1 medium [...]

Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes Number of Servings: 9 Ingredients 2 C small yellow onions, cut in eighths 2 C chopped, peeled, fresh, ripe tomatoes (about 1 lb) 2 C thinly sliced yellow and green squash (about 1 lb) 11/2 C   cut fresh green beans (about 1/2 lb) 2/3 C water 2 Tbsp minced fresh [...]

Springtime Chicken Stew Description For a light, springtime dinner, try this colorful and delicious chicken stew. Serve with whole grain crackers or toast.       Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed 1 (14 ½ oz.) diced tomatoes 1 ½ C. chopped carrot 1 C. chopped onion 2 average-sized potatoes, cubed ¾ C. chopped [...]

Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes Number of Servings: 4 Ingredients as needed nonstick cooking spray 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/2 lb fresh spinach, chopped 1/4 tsp oregano leaves, crushed 1 clove garlic, minced 1-1/2 lb sole fillets or other white fish 2 Tbsp sherry 4 oz (1 C)   part-skim mozzarella [...]

Springtime Chicken Stew Description For a light, springtime dinner, try this colorful and delicious chicken stew. Serve with whole grain crackers or toast.       Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed 1 (14 ½ oz.) diced tomatoes 1 ½ C. chopped carrot 1 C. chopped onion 2 average-sized potatoes, cubed ¾ C. [...]