Recipe

Easy Breakfast Burritos

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breakfast burrito and oranges on a plate


Makes 4 burritos

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp. water
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 (10 inch) whole wheat tortillas
  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup red pepper, diced
  • 2 Tbsp. low-fat sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • cilantro for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, use a fork to whisk together the eggs, water, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a medium nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Warm the tortillas, one at a time, for 30 seconds each. Set them aside.
  3. Add the beans to the same pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until heated through.
  4. In a medium nonstick frying pan, warm the oil over low heat. Add the eggs and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, until they are scrambled and cooked through.
  5. Spoon the beans onto the warm tortillas and top with the scrambled eggs, red pepper, and sour cream.
  6. Roll each tortilla into a burrito, garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
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Easy Breakfast Burrito

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Easy Breakfast Burritos

Easy Breakfast Burritos


Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp. water
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 (10 inch) whole wheat tortillas
  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup red pepper, diced
  • 2 Tbsp. low-fat sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • cilantro for garnish (optional)

Directions

In a medium bowl, use a fork to whisk together the eggs, water, salt, and pepper. Heat a medium nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Warm the tortillas, one at a time, for 30 seconds each. Set them aside. Add the beans to the same pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until heated through. In a medium nonstick frying pan, warm the oil over low heat. Add the eggs and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, until they are scrambled and cooked through. Spoon the beans onto the warm tortillas and top with the scrambled eggs, red pepper, and sour cream. Roll each tortilla into a burrito, garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.

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PEANUT BUTTER BANANA SMOOTHIE

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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie


Makes 1 Serving

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk, 1% or skim
  • 1/2 cup banana, frozen
  • 1 Tbs peanut butter
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder, or more if you like
  • Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. Pour into a tall glass and garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder, if desired.
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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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Tropical Smoothie

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Tropical Smoothie in a glass with a straw


makes 1 serving
A refreshing, healthy smoothie for the warmer weather

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen mango
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup 1% milk or milk alternative (soy, almond, coconut)

Directions

Blend all ingredients in a blender (or use a hand-held immersion blender) until smooth!

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Banana Bread

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


Makes 12 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups flour

Directions

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Mash bananas with a fork in a mixing bowl. Add the egg, oil, milk, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well with a fork. Slowly stir in the flour into the banana mixture. Stir for 20 seconds or until the flour is moistened. Lightly spray a loaf pan with cooking spray; pour the batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let the bread cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes in the pan. Then remove from pan and cool completely. Cut into 12 slices.

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Batido Tropical

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Tropical Smoothie in a glass with a straw


UN BATIDO REFRESCANTE PARA EL CLIMA MÁS CÁLIDO

Ingredientes

  • 1 taza de mango congelado
  • 1 taza de piña congelada
  • 1 taza de plátano
  • 1/2 taza de yogur griego sin grasa y sin grasa
  • 1 taza de leche o leche alternativa al 1% (soja, almendra, coco)

Instrucciones

Mezcle todos los ingredientes en una batidora (o utilice una batidora de inmersión manual) hasta que se alise.

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Apple Pancakes

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Makes 6 Servings
A fall breakfast favorite for the whole family!

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.
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie

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Strawberry Banana Smoothie in a glass with a straw


makes 1 smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 frozen banana
  • 1/2 cup milk (or non-dairy milk alternative)
  • 1/2 cup ice

Directions

Add all ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth. If mixture seems too thick, add more liquid. If mixture seems too thin, add in extra frozen fruit. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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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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