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Baked Vegetable Rice

The Adaptable Feast

Ingredients (serves 4):

2 medium zucchini, cubed 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 onion, chopped Handful of mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 4 cups cooked brown rice 1 (15oz) can chunky tomato sauce 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded ¼ cup Parmesan, grated Fresh chopped parsley 5 tsp olive oil Salt and [...]

Grilled Peaches with Pecans

Peach Delights Cookbook

Ingredients (serves 4):

4 peaches (ripe, but not mushy), cut in half and pit removed 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 tbsp soft brown sugar Handful of chopped pecans Frozen low-fat vanilla yogurt

Method:

Place the peaches into a bowl and add the sugar and drizzle with the vanilla extract. Toss to coat lightly. Set aside [...]

Mexican Black Beans with Salsa Tortilla

The Art of Mexican Cooking

Ingredients (seves 2 to 3):

1 can (15oz) black beans 1 tsp jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced 1 large ripe tomato, diced ¼ cup red onion, diced Pinch of garlic powder Pinch of cumin Salt and pepper 4 tortillas

Method:

Heat the beans and mash with a potato masher.

In a separate bowl, mix the rest [...]

Fruity Couscous Salad

Couscous and Tajines

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked whole-wheat couscous 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp orange juice 1 tbsp cider vinegar 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup blueberries 1/3 cup raspberries 1/2 cup mango, chopped 1/2 cup fresh peach, chopped 2 tbsp sesame seeds 2 tsp green onions, finely chopped Salt and pepper

Method:

In a large [...]

Celery Soup with Feta Cheese

New Covent Garden Soup Company Book of Soups

Ingredients (serves 2):

10 oz celery, thinly sliced 1 small onion, diced 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup of vegetable stock (ideally low sodium) ½ cup skim milk Juice of 1 lemon 3 oz feta cheese, diced Handful of fresh parsley, chopped

Method:

In a saucepan, heat the olive oil [...]

Peanut Butter and Apricot Balls

Smuckers Natural Peanut Butter Chunky

Makes apporximately 20

Ingredients:

¼ cup low-fat granola ¼ cup dried apricots, chopped ¼ cup sultanas ¼ cup shredded carrots ¾ cup smooth peanut butter 2 tbsp soft brown sugar

Method:

In a mixing bowl, combine the granola, sugar, sultanas, apricots and carrots. Add in the peanut butter, a bit at a time, and mix [...]

Mixed Salad with Feta Cheese and Blueberries

101 Seasonal Salads

Serves either 2 as a main lunch or 4 as side dish

Ingredients:

Mixed salad leaves 5 oz fresh blueberries 4 oz walnuts, chopped and toasted 8oz feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing:

4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp honey Salt and pepper

Method:

Arrange the salad leaves on a large [...]