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Egg Bites

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Egg Bites

Adapted and modified from Art and the Kitchen

Photo Credit: Art and the Kitchen

Keyword: Breakfast, Snack
Ingredients
  • 6 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup ground breakfast sausage, cooked
  • 3/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cooking spray
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit. Spray mini muffin pan generously with cooking spray.

  2. Heat the oil in a skillet. Add red pepper and onion. Sauté until the peppers and onion are slightly tender. About 4-5 minutes.

  3. In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the eggs and milk.

  4. In another bowl, add sausage and veggie mixture.

  5. Use a spoon to add the sausage and veggie mixture to a greased mini muffin pan. Top with cheese.

  6. Pour egg and milk mixture into each mini muffin section.

  7. Bake at 350º F for about 14-16 minutes. Tops should be golden brown.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is customizable, and ingredients can be swapped based on your family's preferences. 

Turkey Pinwheels

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Turkey Pinwheels

Picture Credit: eatingbirdfood.com

Keyword: Entrée
Ingredients
  • 4 whole wheat tortillas (10 inch)
  • 1 package oven roasted turkey, sliced
  • 1 head lettuce
  • 1 package sliced cheddar cheese
  • 1 5.3 oz cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 package dry ranch seasoning
Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of the ranch seasoning packet with the Greek yogurt.

  2. Lay the whole wheat tortillas on a flat surface. Spread a thin layer of the ranch dip on each tortilla.

  3. Layer two lettuce leaves over each tortilla, followed by two slices of turkey and one slice of cheddar cheese.

  4. Starting with the edge closest to you, fold over the tortilla so it sticks, and then roll it up as tightly as possible, tucking in the fillings as you go.

  5. With the seam side facing down, slice the roll into 1" wide pieces.

  6. Arrange on a plate and enjoy!

Beef and Rice Soup

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Beef and Rice Soup
Adapted and modified from source: goodfoodgoodmove.yourtexasbenefits.com
Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 large carrot diced
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 4 cups beef broth low sodium
  • 2 stalk celery diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups uncooked rice
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. In large sauce pot, cook ground beef over medium heat. Drain fat.
  2. Add carrots, onion, celery, and garlic; stir often and cook for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add 4 cups of water, 4 cups beef broth, tomatoes with juice, rice, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. Cover and reduce heat to a low boil. Cook for about 30 minutes.

Sopa de Ternera y Arroz (Beef and Rice Soup)

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Sopa de Ternera y Arroz (Beef and Rice Soup)
Adapted and modified from source: goodfoodgoodmove.yourtexasbenefits.com
Keyword: Español, Soup
Ingredients
  • 1 libra carne molida de res
  • 4 tazas agua
  • 1 cebolla pequeño cortada en cubitos
  • 1 tallo de apio picado
  • 1 zanahoria grande cortada en cubitos
  • 4 tazas caldo de ternera
  • 1/2 cucharadita ajo en polvo
  • 1 taza cebada
  • 1 lata tomates cortados en cubitos
  • 1/2 cucharadita pimienta
Instructions

  1. En una olla grande, cocine la carne a fuego medio. Escurra la grasa.

  2. Añada las 4 tazas de agua, 4 tazas de caldo de ternera, los tomates con su jugo, la cebada, y la pimienta. Deje que llegue al punto de hervor.

  3. Cubra la olla y reduzca el fuego y déjelo que llegue a punto de hervor. Deje que se cocine de 30 minutos.

African Peanut Soup

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African Peanut Soup

Image Source/ Recipe Source: www.asauceykitchen.com

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 medium onions diced
  • 2 large red or green bell peppers chopped small
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2/3 cup extra crunchy natural peanut butter
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onions and bell peppers until lightly browned and tender, adding in garlic at the end to prevent burning.

  2. Stir in tomatoes and their liquid, the vegetable broth, pepper, and chili powder. Reduce heat to low, uncover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in peanut butter and cilantro until well blended, and serve.
Recipe Notes

Adapted and modified from Share Our Strengths, Cooking Matters™