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Mexican Bean and Rice Salad

2 cups cooked brown rice 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 small onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced 1 lime, zested and juiced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin salt to taste In a large salad bowl, combine…

Basil And Pesto Hummus

1 (16 ounce) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed 1/2 cup basil leaves 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce  salt and ground pepper to taste Commbine the garbanzo beans, basil, and garlic in a food processor; pulse several times. Use a spatula to push mixture from sides of processor bowl. Pulse the mixture again while drizzling in the olive oil. Add the vinegar and soy sauce; pulse until combined. Season with salt…

Scrumptious Salmon Cakes

2 (14.75 ounce) cans salmon, drained and flaked 3/4 cup Italian-seasoned panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley 2 eggs, beaten 2 green onions, chopped 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®) 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons Miracle Whip 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed, divided Mix salmon, panko, parsley, eggs, green onions, seafood seasoning,…

Creamy Italian White Bean Soup

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion chopped 1 stalk of celery, chopped 1 clove of garlic, minced 2 (16 ounce) cans white kidney beans, rinsed and drained  1 (14 oz)  can chicken broth 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme 2 cups of water 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon lemon juice In a large saucepan, heat oil. Cook onion and celery in oil for 5 to 8…

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minstrone

6 cups vegetable broth 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained 1 large onion, chopped 2 ribs celery, diced 2 large carrots, diced 1 cup green beans 1 small zucchini 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup elbow macaroni 4 cups chopped fresh spinac 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, or more…

Asparagus Frittata

1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons butter 1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces 8 eggs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste 7 tablespoons milk salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional) Heat olive oil and butter in a 9-inch nonstick pan over medium heat and cook asparagus, stirring occasionally, until soft but still firm to the bite, 10 to 15 minutes. Beat eggs in a bowl until frothy.…

Spinach Strawberry Salad

SALAD 6 ounce package of baby spinach, washed and dried 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed and sliced Sweet onion, such as a red onion or Vidalia, sliced thinly to taste Nuts such as sliced almonds or walnuts, toasted, amount to taste Ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and diced HOMEMADE DRESSING 1/4 cup of fresh or frozen raspberries 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 4 teaspoons balsamic vinetar 1 small clove of garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon of sugar About 1/2 teaspoon…

Baked Eggplant with Garlic and Cheese

1 eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch rounds salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange eggplant slices on a baking sheet and place under the broiler. Cook until slightly browned, about 5 minutes per side. Turn off broiler and heat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange…

Baked Chicken and Zucchini

1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 zucchinis, sliced 4 tomatoes, sliced 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Beat egg, water, salt, and pepper in a…

Turkey Veggie Meatloaf Cups

2 cups coarsely chopped zucchini 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onions 1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped 1 pound extra lean ground turkey 1/2 cup uncooked couscous 1 egg 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, or as needed Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 20 muffin cups with cooking spray. Place zucchini, onions, and red bell pepper into a food processor, and pulse several times until finely chopped but not…