START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained* 3 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion 1...
Caprese Salad Sandwiches
START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 1 10-ounce loaf baguette-style French bread 1⁄2 cup yellow or red pear-shape tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and/or grape tomatoes, quartered 1⁄4 cup coarsely chopped cucumber 1⁄4 cup thin red, yellow, or green sweet pepper...
Skillet Vegetables on Cheese Toast
START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 servings 8 ounces fresh button mushrooms, halved 1⁄2 of an 8-ounce package peeled fresh baby carrots, halved lengthwise 1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons...
Tomato-Edamame Grilled Cheese
PREP: 20 minutes ROAST: 15 minutes OVEN: 425°F MAKES 4 sandwiches 1 whole garlic bulb 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 12-ounce package frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame) 1⁄4 cup lemon juice 1⁄4 cup water 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin 1⁄3 cup snipped fresh...
Roasted Veggie Sandwiches
PREP: 25 minutes ROAST: 8 minutes OVEN: 450°F MAKES 4 sandwiches 1 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into thin slices 1 small yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise into thin slices 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1⁄2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1⁄2 cup thin red sweet pepper...
Grilled Veggie-Cheese Sandwiches
START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 8 slices crusty country white or whole wheat bread 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons bottled ranch salad dressing 1⁄2 cup sliced roma tomatoes and/or cucumber 4 ounces American, cheddar, provolone, or Monterey...
Savory Vegetable Open-Face Sandwiches
START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 1⁄2 of an 8-ounce tub light cream cheese spread 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 whole wheat bagels, split and toasted, or 4 slices whole wheat...
Panini without the Press
START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 8 slices sourdough bread 2 tablespoons olive oil 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced diagonally 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1⁄4 cup oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained...
Corn and Grain Gratin
PREP: 20 minutes COOK: 5 to 51⁄2 hours (low) or 21⁄2 to 3 hours (high) MAKES 6 servings 1 cup regular barley 2⁄3 cup wheat berries 2 14-ounce cans vegetable broth 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn 1 4-ounce can (drained weight) sliced mushrooms, drained 1⁄2 cup thinly...
Southwestern Corn Spoonbread
PREP: 15 minutes COOK: 31⁄4 to 33⁄4 hours (low) cool: 45 minutes MAKES 6 to 8 servings Nonstick cooking spray 4 eggs, lightly beaten 2 8.5-ounce packages corn muffin mix 1 14.75-ounce can cream-style corn 1 cup fresh corn kernels (2 ears) or frozen whole kernel corn,...