Zucchini Pizza Boats

Zucchini Pizza Boats This healthy dish uses zucchini in place of traditional wheat pizza crust. Try dressing these tasty snacks up with any of your favorite pizza toppings. Average Cost: $10.59 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 Recipe Source: FoodHero.org Ingredients 2 medium or 3 small zucchini 1⁄2 cup tomato based […]

Fruit Kabobs with Yogurt Dip

Fruit Kabobs with Yogurt Dip Fruit kabobs make a colorful and fun snack that kids can help prepare. Average Cost: $12.70 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: n/a Servings: 8 Recipe Source: ChooseMyPlate Ingredients 1 cup watermelon (chunks) 1 cup pineapple (chunks) 1 cup grapes, red seedless 1 cup strawberries (stemmed) 2 kiwi (peeled and […]

Rice Bowl Southwestern Style

Rice Bowl Southwestern Style You can use any leftover cooked grain in this recipe. Try white or wild rice, quinoa, barley or oatmeal. For a spicier dish, add chili powder, red pepper flakes or taco sauce in Step 1. Average Cost: $9.08 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes Servings: 2 Recipe Source: FoodHero.org […]

Fruit Salad with Yogurt

Fruit Salad with Yogurt This colorful salad combines sliced strawberries, pineapple chunks, and blueberries coated in pineapple juice. Serve topped with low-fat yogurt and slivered almonds for a treat that looks as good as it tastes. Average Cost: $15.35 Prep Time: 5-10 minutes Cooking Time: n/a Servings: 4 Recipe Source: ChooseMyPlate.gov Ingredients 2 cup strawberries […]

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 […]

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 […]

Green and White Bean Salad

Green and White Bean Salad With its tender beans and tangy dressing, this is the perfect side dish for your picnic! Or, stir in a drained can of tuna and make it a main dish. Average Cost: $1.71 Prep Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Recipe Source: cookingmatters.org Ingredients 2 cups fresh green beans, the stem […]