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Cream of Beans

2008-06-04T16:20:34Z

Cream of Beans
Serves: 2

Ingredients

1 can		black beans without the juice (16 ounces)
1 cup		fat free or low fat milk
2 tablespoons		olive oil
1 clove		garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons		white onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup		red or green pepper (2 ounces)
1/4 cup		chopped carrots (2 ounces)
2 tablespoons		chopped celery
		salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a medium size pot, heat the olive oil at medium temperature, add the garlic and the onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add the rest of the vegetables and cook for 3-5 more minutes.
Add the beans and condiments (salt and pepper); mix, cover and bring to a boil. Boil for about 10 minutes.
Blend the mix in a blender/mixer and pour back into the pot. Add the milk and heat for a few minutes without bringing to a boil.

If desired, serve with sour cream, chopped tomato, avocado, chopped hot peppers, cilantro and hot corn tortillas.

Source: Why Milk?

Classic Guacamole

2008-01-18T18:05:30Z

Classic Guacamole

Ingredients

4 ripe Fresh California avocados, seeded and peeled
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tomato, finely chopped
¼ Cup finely chopped onion
¼ tsp ground cumin
3 drops hot pepper sauce
Tortilla chips

Instructions

1. Using a fork, coarsely mash avocado with lemon juice and garlic.

2. Stir in remaining ingredients to blend.

3. Garnish as desired and serve with tortilla chips.

Source: California Avocado Commission

Bacon, Avocado & Tomato Sandwich

2008-01-18T17:51:36Z

It's quick, it's easy and so tasty!

Ingredients

2 slices of good quality wheat bread
4 slices of bacon
avocado, sliced
3 to 4 slices of roma tomato
cream cheese
garlic salt
ground pepper

Instructions

Cook 4 slices of bacon. Remove, drain bacon and allow to cool. Toast 2 slices of wheat bread as desired. Spread each slice of wheat bread with desired amount of cream cheese. Place bacon, slices of avocado, and slices of roma tomato on one side. Sprinkle very small amount of garlic salt on other slice of bread. Put together and Enjoy!!!

Broccoli Soup

2008-01-09T00:35:25Z

Broccoli Soup

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients:

3 cups chopped broccoli (or 2 10-ounce packages frozen broccoli)

1/2 cup diced celery

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 cup low sodium chicken broth

2 cups nonfat milk

2 Tbsp cornstarch

1/4 tsp salt

Dash pepper

Dash ground thyme

1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese

Directions:

Place vegetables and broth in saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook until vegetables are tender (about 8 minutes). Mix milk, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and thyme; add to cooked vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, until soup is lightly thickened and mixture just begins to boil. Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir until melted.

Source: The National Fruit and Vegetable Program

Avocado and Green Onion Party Dip

2007-07-23T01:02:07Z

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 7

Ingredients:
1/2 medium avocado, seeded and peeled
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
3/4 cup plain, non-fat yogurt
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup non-fat mayonnaise
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup cucumber slices
28 melba toast rounds

Directions:
Dice avocado into small pieces, toss with lemon juice and set aside. In food processor or blender, blend cottage cheese, yogurt and mayonnaise until smooth. Add cottage cheese mixture to avocado, gently stirring in onions and carrots. Cover and chill. Serve with cut vegetables, crackers and melba toast rounds.

Source: Produce for Better Health