START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 2 servings 2 8-inch multigrain, whole wheat, or plain flour tortillas 3⁄4 cup shredded romaine lettuce and/or fresh spinach leaves 1⁄2 of an avocado, seeded, peeled, and sliced 1⁄4 of a cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly...
Savory Stuffed Portobellos
PREP: 35 minutes BAKE: 15 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 6 servings Nonstick cooking spray 1⁄2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 6.75- to 8-ounce package rice pilaf and lentil mix 1 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained 6 medium fresh...
Summer Fresh Quesadillas
START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 servings 4 9- to 10-inch flour tortillas 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 large roma tomatoes, thinly sliced 8 ounces fresh thin asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1⁄2 cup shredded fresh basil 11⁄2 cups shredded...
Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas
START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 servings 8 8-inch whole wheat or plain flour tortillas 2 cups shredded four-cheese Mexican cheese blend (8 ounces) 11⁄2 cups black bean and corn salsa 1 medium avocado, seeded, peeled, and sliced Sour cream 1 Sprinkle half of each...
Spicy Bean Tostadas
PREP: 15 minutes BAKE: 10 minutes OVEN: 425°F MAKES 4 servings 4 8-inch whole wheat flour tortillas Olive oil nonstick cooking spray 11⁄2 cups fat-free spicy refried beans, warmed 11⁄2 cups shredded leaf lettuce 3⁄4 cup fresh deli salsa, drained 1⁄2 cup shredded...
Bean and Cheese Burritos
PREP: 20 minutes BAKE: 10 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 4 servings 8 7- or 8-inch flour tortillas 1 cup chopped onion (1 large) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 16-ounce can refried beans 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces) 1 cup shredded lettuce 1⁄3 cup salsa Sour cream...
Tortilla Lasagna
PREP: 15 minutes BAKE: 35 minutes STAND: 10 minutes OVEN: 400°F MAKES 8 servings 1 6.75-ounce package Spanish rice mix 1 11-ounce can whole kernel corn with sweet peppers, undrained 2 15-ounce cans black beans, undrained 10 6-inch corn tortillas 2 cups shredded...
Mexican Burritos or Tacos
PREP: 20 minutes COOK: 4 to 6 hours (low) MAKES 10 servings 1 12-ounce package refrigerated or frozen cooked and crumbled ground meat substitute (soy protein), thawed 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles,...
Asparagus Frittata
A frittata is an Italian omelette. It is made with eggs, vegetables, and cheese. You can start a frittata cooking on the stove and you can finish cooking it under the oven’s broiler. Food is important in Italian culture. In Italy, people can spend two or three hours...
Cabbage Pie
Pie is not only for dessert. For main meals, a savory double-crust pie is also called “potpie.” Mashed potatoes are the top crust for shepherd’s pie. A quiche (keesh) is a single-crust pie made with vegetables, cheese, and eggs. What You Need Equipment: Pie panCutting...