Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup Silky smooth, slightly sweet, and super-easy to make, this soup is a fall favorite. Average Cost: $8.19 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Servings: 2 Recipe Source: ChopChopFamily.org Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 celery […]

Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup

Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup (Sopa Sustanciosa de Carne y Verduras) 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 […]

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 […]

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken This simple shredded slow cooker chicken is perfect for meal prep! A crock pot chicken breast recipe to use in your favorite recipe. Average Cost: $10.98 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 3-4 hours Servings: 4 Recipe Source: ChopChopFamily.org Ingredients 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. […]

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 […]

BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Brussels Sprout Apple Slaw

BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Brussels Sprouts and Apple Slaw (Sándwiches de Pollo a la Barbacoa con Ensalada de Coles de Bruselas y Manzana) Jazz up this yummy shredded chicken barbeque sandwich with a tangy, sweet slaw.    Average Cost: $13.75 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: N/A Servings: 4 Recipe Source: ChopChopFamily.org Ingredients Sandwiches 2 […]

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 […]

Autumn Harvest Pasta

Autumn Harvest Pasta Creamy pumpkin and spinach pasta is an easy one pot pasta dish. Average Cost: $16.15 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Recipe Source: MyPlate Super Simple Cookbook Ingredients 8 oz. short whole wheat pasta (bowtie, shells, spirals) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced […]

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 […]

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 […]

Trail Treat

Trail Treat Throw together this quick treat full of dried fruit, nuts, and delicious grains. Enjoy it as a snack on your next walk through the park or hike. Average Cost: $7.05 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: n/a Servings: 4 Recipe Source: FoodHero.org Ingredients Choose 2 of these: 1 cup pretzels 1 cup square […]

Pupusas Revueltas

Pupusas Revueltas This recipe is lower in saturated fat than traditional pupusas, but are still loaded with flavor! Enjoy these pupusas with curtido. Average Cost: $12.26 Prep Time: 35 minutes Cooking Time: 15-25 minutes Servings: 12 Recipe Source: ChooseMyPlate Ingredients 16 ounces chicken breast, ground 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 pound cheese, part-skim mozzarella, grated […]

Bell Pepper Nachos

Bell Pepper Nachos (Nachos con Pimentón) This healthy dish uses bell pepper instead of traditional tortilla chips. For added flavor, top with chopped cilantro, green onions or black olives! https://youtu.be/ovB0e5-4NMM Average Cost: $7.81 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Servings: 8 Recipe Source: FoodHero.org Ingredients 4 bell peppers 1 cup salsa 2 teaspoons […]

Squash Soup

Squash Soup Try this delicious soup with acorn squash, pumpkin, butternut squash, crookneck, or a unique variety of winter squash that you grow in your garden or can find at your local market. Average Cost: $10.65 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: about 40 minutes Servings: 6 Recipe Source: ChooseMyPlate.gov Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil […]