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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.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
*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
Wash hands with soap and warm water.
Preheat oven to 350° F.
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.
In a large bowl, add bread stuffing and veggies. Toss together; season with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken broth, mixing until moist, but not soaking. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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!!
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
3/4 cup (total) fresh or frozen raspberries, strawberries or blueberries
1 banana
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or ground cinnamon
Directions
Wash hands with warm water and soap. Peel banana and mash it with a fork. In a medium bowl, stir together yogurt, oats, milk, 1/2 cup of the berries, mashed banana, and ginger or cinnamon. Spoon into container with a lid. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days. Before serving, spoon oatmeal mixture into 2 serving bowls (or eat it from the jar and know that it’s 2 servings). Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup berries. Eat the oatmeal cold, or heat in a microwave-safe dish.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Wash hands with warm water and soap. Wash strawberries. Spread 2 teaspoons of peanut butter on each tortilla. Put half of banana and strawberry slices on half of each tortilla. Sprinkle with cinnamon and fold in half, pressing gently. Coat large frying pan with cooking spray. Heat to medium-high. Cook one quesadilla at a time until each side is golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Cut each quesadilla in half and serve.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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!
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Peel and thinly slice ¼ of a pineapple. The more thinly sliced pineapple, the more the flavor will infuse. Add to a ½ gallon size glass jar with 10-12 fresh mint and fill with water. Stir gently and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Peel and thinly slice 1 cucumber. Add the sliced cucumber to a ½ gallon glass jar, add 8 fresh mint leaves and fill with water. Stir gently and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
