The Cubans, along with many other nationalities, made a significant contribution to the culinary world by combining two nutritionally complementary foods beans and rice. I enjoy all the different variations: Louisiana red beans and rice, Indian dal on rice, Mideast...
Zucchini and Fresh Basil Pomodoro Serves 4 COST: $3.75 Per 1 cup Calories: 224 Fat: 8g Carbohydrates: 32g Protein: 7g Fiber: 4.5g Sugar: 7g Sodium: 18mg 2 zucchini, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 large tomatoes, diced 1⁄3 cup chopped fresh...
Wild Rice with Apples and Almonds Serves 4 COST: $1.54 Per 3⁄4 cup Calories: 261 Fat: 13g Carbohydrates: 33g Protein: 7g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 11g Sodium: 4mg 1⁄2 cup wild rice 1⁄2 cup shelled almonds, whole or in slivers 1 tablespoon oil 1 large onion, roughly chopped 1...
Wild Rice Vegetable Pancakes Serves 6 COST: $0.53 Per 1 pancake Calories: 113 Fat: 1.5g Carbohydrates: 20g Protein: 5g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 2g Sodium: 41mg 4 ounces wild rice 1 cup julienne carrots 1 cup julienne celery 1 cup julienne white onion 3 scallions, chopped 2...
Whole-Wheat Pasta with Basil and Tomato Pesto Serves 2 COST: $4.66 Per 1 cup Calories: 479 Fat: 34g Carbohydrates: 34g Protein: 13g Fiber: 5g Sugar: 3g Sodium: 219mg 1 cup rigatoni pasta 1 ounce fresh basil leaves 3 cloves garlic 1 large tomato 1⁄4 cup pine nuts 1⁄4...
Vegetarian Lasagna Serves 2 COST: $1.41 Per 1⁄2 casserole Calories: 419 Fat: 9g Carbohydrates: 60g Protein: 21g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 3g Sodium: 221mg 1⁄2 cup crushed tomatoes 1⁄3 cup ricotta cheese 1⁄3 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1⁄8...
Quinoa and Chutney Salad Serves 6 COST: $1.06 Per 1⁄3 cup Calories: 188 Fat: 4g Carbohydrates: 35g Protein: 4g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 11g Sodium: 110mg 1 cup quinoa, boiled for 15 minutes, drained 1 cup store-bought tomato chutney 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon...
Quinoa “Mac ‘n’ Cheese” Casserole Serves 6 COST: $1.89 Per 1 cup Calories: 367 Fat: 14g Carbohydrates: 40g Protein: 15g Fiber: 6g Sugar: 4g Sodium: 624mg 11⁄2 cups quinoa 3 cups vegetable broth 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 bunch...
Polenta with Butter and Cheese Serves 4 COST: $0.49 Per 1⁄2 cup Calories: 206 Fat: 7g Carbohydrates: 27g Protein: 7g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 0.5g Sodium: 495mg 4 cups water, boiling 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal (polenta) 1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1...
Pineapple Lime Rice Serves 4 COST: $1.19 Per 3⁄4 cup Calories: 240 Fat: 6g Carbohydrates: 44g Protein: 3g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 16g Sodium: 68mg 2 tablespoons vegan margarine 2 cups rice, cooked 11⁄2 tablespoons lime juice 1⁄3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 16-ounce can...
