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Bolsillos de mantequilla de maní y banana

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Bolsillos de mantequilla de maní y banana

Bolsillos de mantequilla de maní y banana


Hace cuatro porciones

Ingredientes:  

  • Cuatro cucharitas mantequilla de maní  
  • Dos tortillas de granos enteros  
  • Una banana, cortada  
  • Dos fresas, cortadas  
  • Canela  
  • Aceite en aeroso 

Instrucciones: 

Lava las manos con agua tibia y jabón. Lava las fresas. Unta dos cucharas de mantequilla de maní en cada tortilla. Pon una mitad de banana y rebanadas de fresa en una mitad de cada tortilla. Espolvoréalas con canela y dóblalas por la mitad, empujándolas cuidadosamente. Cubre la sartén grande con el aceite en aerosol. Caliéntala al fuego medio-alto. Cocina una quesadilla de a uno hasta que cada lado está marrón dorado, alrededor de dos minutos para cada lado. Corta cada quesadilla en dos y sírvelas. 

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Sweet Potato Hash and Eggs

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Sweet Potato Hash and Eggs

sweet potato hash and eggs with toast


Makes 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled, diced  
  • 1/2 small yellow onion, diced  
  • 1/2 bell pepper, seeds removed, diced  
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced  
  • 2 large eggs  
  • 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. vegetable oil 

Directions

Sweet Potato Hash and Eggs Heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium heat in a deep skillet. Add potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet with the sweet potatoes. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and the sweet potatoes are tender. Divide the hash between 2 plates and return the skillet to the stove. Heat 1 tsp. oil in the skillet over medium heat. One at a time, add each egg to the skillet. Cook about 1-2 minutes, until the whites are nearly solid (no longer clear). Flip the egg and cook for one more minute. Top sweet potato hash with an egg, and serve right away. 

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Hash de Patata Dulce y Huevos

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Hash de Patata Dulce y Huevos

Hash de Patata Dulce y Huevos


Hace 2 porciones

Ingredientes 

  • 1 batatas grande, pelada, cortada en cubos  
  • 1/2 cebolla amarilla pequeña, cortada en cubos  
  • 1/2 pimiento, semillas extraídas, cortadas en cubos  
  • 1 diente de ajo, pelado y picado  
  • 2 huevos grandes  
  • 1 cucharada más 1 cucharadita de aceitevegetal 

  

Instrucciones    

Caliente 1 cucharada de aceite a fuego medio en una sartén profunda. Agregue las papas y cocine, revolviendo ocasionalmente, aproximadamente 5 minutos. Agregue otra 1 cucharada de aceite, junto con cebolla, pimiento y ajo a la sartén con las batatas. Cocine unos 5 minutos, revolviendo ocasionalmente, hasta que la cebolla esté suave y las batatas estén tiernas. Divide el hash entre 2 platos y devuelve la sartén a la estufa. Calienta 1 cucharadita de aceite en la sartén a fuego medio. Uno a la vez, agregue cada huevo a la sartén. Cocine durante aproximadamente 1-2 minutos, hasta que las claras estén casi sólidas (ya no estén claras). Voltea el huevo y cocina por un minuto más. Cubra el picadillo de batata con un huevo y sirva de inmediato.  

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Egg Muffins

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Egg Muffins

egg muffins


Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups washed vegetables, diced (such as broccoli, red or green bell peppers, onion, spinach*)  
  • 6 eggs 
  • ¼ teaspoon salt  
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder  
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper  
  • ½ cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded  
  • Cooking spray  

*You can sauté the vegetables in butter or oil if desired 

Directions

Wash hands with warm water and soap. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray muffin pan with nonstick spray. Add diced veggies to the muffin pan cups. Beat eggs in a bowl. Stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pour eggs into the muffin pan cups and bake 20 to 25 minutes. To add the cheese, remove the pan from the oven during the last 3 minutes of baking. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the muffins and return the tin to the oven. Remove from oven and serve. 

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Yummy Green Smoothie

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Yummy Green Smoothie

Green smoothie in a mason jar


Makes 1 Serving

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup frozen mango  
  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple  
  • 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla or plain yogurt 
  •  1 cup fresh or frozen spinach  
  • 1/2 cup orange juice  
  • 1/2 cup water 

Directions

Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds! Add all your ingredients to a blender! If using fresh fruits and veggies, add about 1 cup of ice. Blend until smooth, pour into your favorite cup or glass, and enjoy!

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Classic Herb Stuffing

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Herb Stuffing

Serves: 16 (1/2 cup) servings

  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 40 minutes
  • Total: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • Cooking spray
  • 14 oz. bag dried bread cubes (about 7 cups)*
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic
  • 2- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • poultry seasoning to taste (1-2 tsp.)
  • salt & pepper to taste

*Make your own bread cubes! Cut bread into small cubes and set out in a bowl overnight to dry out. Or, spread cubes on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F. for 30-40 minutes. Let cool. Store in an airtight container.

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and warm water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  3. Heat a large saute pan on medium heat. Add butter. Add carrots and saute. Add celery, onion, and garlic. Add cooking spray if needed. Continue cooking until veggies are tender. Remove from heat, transfer to bowl and allow to cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, add bread stuffing and veggies. Toss together; season with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add chicken broth, mixing until moist, but not soaking. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Spray casserole dish with cooking spray. Add stuffing mix and cover with foil. Bake 20-25 minutes. Uncover and cook an additional 10 minutes or until slightly crispy on top.
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Batido verde delicioso

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Batido verde delicioso

Batido verde delicioso


Makes 1 Servings

 Ingredientes  

  • 1/2 taza mango congelado  
  • 1/2 taza piña congelado  
  • 1/2 taza yogur de vainilla o natural bajo en grasa  
  • 1 taza espinacas frescas o congeladas  
  • 1/2 taza jugo de naranja  
  • 1/2 taza agua 

Instrucciones

¡Lávese las manos con agua y jabón durante al menos 20 segundos! ¡Añada todos los ingredientes a la licuadora! Si usa frutas y verduras frescas, agregue aproximadamente 1 taza de hielo. Licúe hasta que quede suave, vierta en su taza o vaso favorito, y ¡disfrute! 

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Panqueques de compota de manzana

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Panqueques de compota de manzana

Banana Bread in a wooden board and a banana on the side


SIRVE: 6 PORCIONES

Ingredientes: 

  • 1 taza compota de manzana 
  • 1/4 taza leche en polvo, descremada, instantánea  
  • 1 taza agua  
  • 2 huevos  
  • 1 cucharada aceite de canola  
  • 2 tazas harina para todo uso  
  • 2 cucharadas azúcar  
  • 1/2 cucharadita canela  
  • 2 cucharaditas polvo para hornear  

Instrucciones: 

En un tazón mediano, mezcle la compota de manzana, la leche en polvo, el agua, los huevos y el aceite. Añada la harina, azúcar, canela y polvo de hornear. Revuelva hasta que la mezcla solo tenga grumos pequeños. Coloque una sartén grande a fuego medio-alto. Rocíe una sartén con aceite en aerosol antiadherente. Vierta 1/2 taza de la mezcla en la sartén. Cuando se formen burbujas en la parte superior de la masa voltee elpanqueque. Cocine el otro lado durante aproximadamente 1 minuto o hasta que esté dorado. ¡Un desayuno favorito de otoño para toda la familia! 

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Apple Pancakes

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apple pancakes

5 pancakes on a white plate, which 2 apples behind it


Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup applesauce  
  • 1/4 cup dry milk powder, non-fat instant  
  • 1 cup water  
  • 2 eggs  
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil  
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour  
  • 2 tablespoons sugar  
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon  
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder 

Directions

In a medium mixing bowl, combine applesauce, dry milk powder, water, eggs, and oil. Add flour, sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder. Stir until mixture has only small lumps. Place large skillet on medium-high heat. Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Pour 1/2 cup batter onto skillet. Turn pancake when bubbles form on top of batter. Cook the other side for about 1 minute or until golden brown. A fall breakfast favorite for the whole family!! 

 

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Muffins de huevo

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Muffins de huevo

Muffins de huevo


Hace seis porciones

Ingredientes: 

  • Dos tazas verduras lavadas, troceados (como brócoli, pimiento rojo o verde, cebollas, espinaca*)  
  • Seis huevos  
  • Un cuarto de cucharita de sal  
  • Un cuarto de cucharita de polvo de ajo 
  • Un cuarto de cucharita de pimienta negra  
  • Una mitad de taza queso cheddar bajo en grasas, en tiras 
  • Aceite en aerosol 

 *Puedes saltear las verduras en mantequilla o aceite si deseado 

Instrucciones: 

Lava las manos con agua tibia y jabón. Precalienta el horno a trescientos cincuenta grados de Fahrenheit. Echa la asadera de muffin con aceite en aerosol antiadherente. Añade las verduras troceadas a las tazas del molde de muffin. Bate los huevos en un bol. Mezcla sal, pimienta y polvo de ajo. Vierte los huevos en el molde de muffin y hornearlos por veinte a veinticinco minutos. Para añadir el queso, quita el molde del horno durante los tres minutos últimos de horneando. Espolvorea el queso por encima de los muffins y regrésala al horno. Quítalos del horno y servirlos. 

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