7 Minute Vegetable Soup

7 Minute Vegetable Soup

Add your favorite vegetables for a delicious soup! If the broth is too thick for your preferences, you can water it down with either water or your favorite low-sodium broth….

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MyPlate & YOU

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…tomatoes, spinach High water content vegetables such as romaine lettuce, celery, cucumbers Starchy vegetables such as corn, green peas, potatoes High protein vegetables such as dried beans and peas (pinto,…

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Mixed Vegetable Pakoras

Mixed Vegetable Pakoras

Pakoras are batter-coated fried vegetables. Serve them with brown rice and your favorite low-sugar chutney to make a simple vegetarian meal. These pakoras are made with chickpea flour, which is…

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New Food in School?

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…grades K-8 and 5 cups for grades 9-12 of vegetables, per week. The remaining cups are to be made up of dark green and orange vegetables, legumes (dried beans and…

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Quinoa Pesto Salad

Quinoa Pesto Salad

The simple dressing on this salad complements almost any combination of vegetables and even suits many low-sugar fruits, such as apples. Experiment with your favorite vegetables to create a unique…

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Cooking with Veggie Purees

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…add to anything for a boost of veggies Baby food, of course! Which vegetables make good purees? Watery vegetables like lettuce don’t make great purees, and stringy or fibrous vegetables…

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