Try this medley of root vegetables, roasted to perfection with a tad of maple syrup! Try Brussel’s sprouts, carrots, sweet potatoes, turnips, parsnips, butternut squash, beets, or whatever you have on hand! Quick, easy, delicious, and nutritious!
Maple Roasted Root Vegetables
A medley of root vegetables, sweetened with a tad of maple syrup!
Ingredients
- 1 Large Sweet potato
- 2 cups Brussel's sprouts
- 2 Large Carrots
- 1 Large Parsnip
- 3-4 teaspoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
Directions
Step 1
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Preheat oven to 450F. Halve Brussel's sprouts, and cube all other vegetables into ~1/2 inch slices. |
Step 2
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Spray a 13x9inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add all chopped vegetables, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Toss to coat. |
Step 3
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Bake for about 10 minutes. Drizzle with syrup and bake for an additional 20 minutes, stirring once during. Enjoy! |
Turkey Mini-Meatloaf “Muffins”
Serves
| 6 servings (2 loaves each) |
Prep time
| 10 minutes |
Cook time
| 30 minutes |
Total time
| 40 minutes |
Meal type
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Appetizer, Main Dish
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Website
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Food Network
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These mini meatloaves are great for an appetizer, or as a main entree served with whole grain pasta. With added vegetables, and lean ground turkey- your body will love them as well!
Nutritional Information per serving:
Calories 196; Fat 8g (Sat 2g); Carbohydrates 18g; Sodium 386 mg; Protein 18g; Cholesterol 95mg; Fiber 3g
Food groups per serving:
½ grain, 2 meat
Ingredients
- 1 pound, 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 medium zucchini, shredded
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
- 1 Large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (optional)
Directions
Step 1
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. |
Step 2
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Generously spray a non-stick muffin pan with cooking spray.
Gently mix turkey, zucchini, onion, bell pepper, couscous, egg, Worcestershire, mustard, pepper and salt in a large bowl, preferably with your hands, without overworking. Equally divide the mixture among the muffin cups. Spread barbecue sauce on top of each loaf, if using. Bake until the meatloaves are cooked through or an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 165 degrees F, about 25 minutes. Let the loaves stand in the pan for 5 minutes before serving.
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Chile, Tomato, and Rice Soup
This is a simple soup to make for the family. A twist on the classic tomato and rice soup- with an extra kick!
Nutritional Information per serving:
Calories 100; Fat 4g (sat 0.5g); Carbohydrate 14g; Sodium 450mg; Protein 3g; Cholesterol 0mg; Fiber 2g
Food Groups per serving:
1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1 carb choice
Ingredients
- 1 (35 oz) can peeled tomatoes in juice, drained and chopped
- 1 Large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 fresh hot chile pepper (such as jalapeno), seeded and minced, or to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 quarts Pacific Brand fat-free & cholesterol-free chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon dried marjoram
- 1/3 cup long-grain brown rice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Step 1
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In a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade, process the tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, chile pepper, and garlic until smooth. In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the tomato mixture and cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the stock and marjoram and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour. |
Step 2
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Add the rice, cover, and continue simmering until the rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and serve the soup hot. |
Scrumptious Butternut Squash (or Sweet Potato) and Black Bean Chili
You can use butternut squash or sweet potatoes for this vegetarian-friendly chili recipe. Add extra cayenne pepper to increase the heat as desired. Serve with whole grain bread, or homemade cornbread to make a great meal for the cool Fall and Winter days.
Ingredients
- 1 medium sized butternut squash, or 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 Large onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder (add more for extra heat)
- 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded cheese (optional)
Directions
Step 1
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In a large nonstick pot coated with cooking spray, saute butternut squash (or sweet potatoes) and onion in oil until almost tender. Add chili powder, garlic, cumin and cayenne, and cook about 1 minute. Stir in beans, tomatoes, coffee, maple syrup (or honey), salt and pepper.
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Step 2
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Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Let simmer for 30-35 minutes or until butternut squash is tender. Serve with a sprinkle of shredded cheese if desired. |