Creole Green Beans
Creole Green Beans Spice up your everyday dinners with this jazzy dish. Average Cost: $8.03 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Servings: 8 Recipe Source: htcdph.ca.gov.gov Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or any kind of oil) 2 small cloves garlic, chopped (about 2 teaspoons) 1 (16-ounce) package frozen cut green beans 1 cup […]
Delicious Greens
Delicious Greens This recipe combines traditional leafy greens with cabbage, garlic, and onions for a savory side dish that’s packed with flavor and nutrition. Average Cost: $5.05 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes Servings: 4 Recipe Source: ChooseMyPlate Ingredients 3 1/2 cups mustard or collard greens (about 1/2 pound, rinsed, stems removed and […]
Holiday Roasted Butternut Squash
Holiday Roasted Butternut Squash (Calabaza Asada Festiva) This festive and colorful side dish is a great compliment to any holiday meal. Average Cost: $15.81 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Servings: 6 Recipe Source: CookingMatters.org Ingredients 2 pounds butternut squash ¼ cup walnuts 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon dried sage ¼ teaspoon […]
Two Bean and Corn Salad
Two Bean and Corn Salad Try this quick and easy salad as a condiment on grilled fish or chicken dishes. Average Cost: $9.31 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: N/A Servings: 10 Recipe Source: Soulful Recipes (ca.gov) Ingredients 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette 1 teaspoon cumin 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained […]
Mango and Blackeye Pea Salsa
Mango and Blackeye Pea Salsa This salsa can be served with grilled fish or chicken. Average Cost: $5.72 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: N/A Servings: 10 Recipe Source: USDA Soulful Recipes Ingredients 1 (15½-ounce) can blackeye peas, drained and rinsed 1½ tomatoes, finely chopped 1 mango, peeled and finely chopped 2 green onions, chopped […]
Rock N’ Roasted Vegetables
Rock n’ Roasted Veggies These roasted vegetables are sure to delight your whole family – they are easy to prepare and taste great! Average Cost: $4.90 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 5 Recipe Source: Modified from a recipe by Broom-Tioga BOCES and Rural Health Network Ingredients 5 oz. Carrots, raw 5 […]
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 […]
Butternut Squash with Black Beans
Butternut Squash with Black Beans Butternut squash and black beans make a hearty side dish that is delicious and full of fiber and protein. Average Cost: $8.19 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 Recipe Source: ChooseMyPlate Ingredients 2 3/4 cups Butternut squash, cubed (1 small squash, about 1 pound) 1 teaspoon […]
Harvest Kale Apple Salad
Harvest Kale Apple Salad This sweet and salty salad has a unique blend of flavors you will love! Average Cost: $7.49 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: n/a Servings: 4 Recipe Source: Broome-Tioga BOCES, Rural Health Network Ingredients 4 cups raw kale 1 cup of raw apples with skin 2 tablespoons lemon juice (bottled or […]
Harvest Vegetable Salad
Harvest Vegetable Salad Chili powder and lime juice provide a zesty dressing to this salad, which is full of root vegetables. Average Cost: $11.35 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 Recipe Source: What’s Cooking at USDA Ingredients 2 cups romaine lettuce 1 cup cilantro 1 cup parsnips (peeled) 1 cup carrot […]
Asparagus, Feta, and Couscous Salad
Asparagus, Feta, and Couscous Salad This elegant yet simple salad is lovely on its own or as a complement to a main course. Average Cost: $13.04 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Recipe Source: Allrecipes.com Ingredients 2 cups couscous 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 8 ounces […]
Herb-Stuffed Mushrooms
Herb-Stuffed Mushrooms (Champiñones Rellenos de Hierbas) Stuffing mushrooms just makes something wonderful even better! Average Cost: $14.16 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Recipe Source: ChooseMyPlate Ingredients 8 large mushrooms (approx. 3″ in diameter) 4 cloves garlic 3/4 cup white onion 3 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon […]
Bowtie Pasta with Zucchini Sauce
Bow Tie Pasta with Zucchni Sauce This easy recipe can be made with a variety of ingredients. Try using different pasta shapes, and add more veggies in step 4 if you like, such as diced carrots or tomatoes, peas, or corn. Average Cost: $8.46 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Servings: 6 Recipe […]
Zucchini Stir-Fry
Zucchini Stir-Fry Try this quick and easy stir-fry. For an elevated meal serve over pasta or rice and add cooked meat or tofu! Average Cost: $5.41 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Servings: 2 Recipe Source: FoodHero.org Ingredients 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups chopped zucchini 2 cups green or red bell peppers, […]
Strawberry Salsa
Strawberry Salsa This fresh, sweet and spicy salsa is a great summer snack. Try serving with tortilla chips! Average Cost: $5.42 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: n/a Servings: 16 Recipe Source: FoodHero.org Ingredients 1 1⁄2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped small (about 1/2 pound) 1⁄2 jalapeno pepper, minced 1⁄4 cup onion, minced 2 Tablespoons cilantro, […]
