Black Bean Veggie Patties
Black Bean Veggie Patties Missing summer barbecues? Try these inexpensive, flavorful, and protein-packed black bean burgers! Average Cost: $7.23 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Servings: 5 Recipe Source: jsyfruitveggies.org Ingredients 2 cups cooked black beans, mashed 1/2 green pepper, finely chopped 1/2 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 egg 1 […]
Black Bean and Pumpkin Soup
Black Bean and Pumpkin Soup Don’t be afraid of the pumpkin in this recipe! Pumpkin purée is full of nutrients and is a good substitution for cream to thicken soups! Average Cost: $14.00 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Servings: 14 Recipe Source: Cornell Food and Nutrition Education in Communities Ingredients 3 15 […]
West African Peanut Soup
West African Peanut Soup To avoid peanuts or peanut butter, try sunflower seeds or sunflower seed butter. Average Cost: $12.26 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 8 Recipe Source: foodhero.org Ingredients 2/3 cup onion, diced 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 clove garlic, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup cooked […]
White Chicken Chili
White Chicken Chili (Chile De Pollo Blanco) This recipe will be a hit with your family! It has enough spice for flavor, but not so much that it turns off the younger kids. Average Cost: $13.01 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 8 Recipe Source: foodhero.org Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1 pound […]
Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup
Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup Frozen vegetables, canned tomatoes, and chicken broth make this an easy soup to throw together on a cold work night. Noodles and beef make it extra hearty and comforting. Average Cost: $12.85 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Servings: 2 Recipe Source: MyPlate Kitchen Ingredients 3/4 can chicken broth […]
Garden Barley Soup
Garden Barley Soup Break out the barley to make a comforting vegetable soup on a cold or rainy day. Average Cost: $8.24 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 80 minutes Servings: 6 Recipe Source: ChooseMyPlate.gov Ingredients 46 fluid ounces tomato juice 1 can beef broth (10.5 ounce) 1 cup barley (regular) 1/4 cup sugar 1 […]
Roast Chicken with Oranges
Roast Chicken with Oranges To “chicken out” means to be scared. This easy, hearty meal is nothing to be afraid of. Average Cost: $8.20 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 60 minutes Servings: 4 Recipe Source: ChopChopFamily.org Ingredients 4 chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat 1 red onion, peeled and sliced (about 2 cups) 2 […]
Pasta and Peas
Pasta with Peas What does “comfort food” mean to you? To us, it means this perfect, familiar dish that’s quick and easy to boot. You actually cook the peas just by draining the pasta over them in the colander! Average Cost: $3.94 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 Recipe Source: ChopChopFamily.org […]
Mexican Chicken Salad
Mexican Chicken Salad This Mexican chicken salad is jam packed with fresh, vibrant flavors, big, creamy chunks of avocado and leftover chicken. Average Cost: $10.23 Prep Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Recipe Source: ChopChopFamily.org Ingredients 2 cups leftover diced or shredded chicken (2–3 pieces, depending on the size) 2 medium tomatoes, diced (about 1 1/2 […]
Yogurt Popsicles
Yogurt Popsicles Want to make this a fun child experience? The children can: open the juice, stir things together, use a spoon to fill small cups, and put the sticks in. Average Cost: $3.07 Prep Time: 5 minutes Chill Time: 2-3 hours Servings: 12 (Makes 24) Recipe Source: FoodHero.org Ingredients 1 quart low fat vanilla yogurt […]
Easy Beans and Rice
Easy Red Beans and Rice This flavorful dish is traditionally eaten on Monday nights in many homes and uses dry beans, onion, pepper, and spices. Average Cost: $4.48 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Servings: 8 Recipe Source: ChooseMyPlate.gov Ingredients cooking oil spray, as needed (non-stick) 1 onion (medium, peeled and chopped) 1 […]
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Cauliflower Tired of steamed cauliflower? Try roasting it! Roasting brings out nutty, buttery flavors in the cauliflower. Average Cost: $4.80 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 Recipe Source: FoodHero.org Ingredients 1 head cauliflower (medium) 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ […]
Pumpkin Pudding
Pumpkin Pudding No cooking required for this tasty pumpkin pudding. Kids can help prepare with supervision.. Average Cost: $3.75 Prep Time: 5 minutes Servings: 6 Recipe Source: ChooseMyPlate.gov Ingredients 1 can pumpkin (15 ounces, or 2 cups cooked mashed squash such as Hubbard) 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 teaspoon cinnmamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, […]
Carrot-Raisin Salad
Carrot-Raisin Salad This pretty salad is high in Vitamin C, Vitamin A and iron. Average Cost: $5.30 Prep Time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 Recipe Source: theseoldcookbooks.com Ingredients 6 medium carrots 3/4 cup raisins 2 tablespoons plain low fat yogurt (or light mayonnaise) 1 tablespoon no pulp orange juice Directions Wash, peel, and shred carrots. In […]
Mushroom Stroganoff
Mushroom Stroganoff Try this healthy take on a traditional comfort food. Enjoy on a crisp fall night! Average Cost: $9.59 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 6 Recipe Source: FoodHero.org Ingredients 1 Tablespoon margarine or butter 2 ½ cups chopped onion (2 1/2 medium onions) 4 cups sliced mushrooms (16 to 20 medium […]
