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February 2019

Recipes

Quick and Healthy Black-Eyed Peas

Makes: 6 servings Total Cost:$ Tasty turkey bacon and frozen black-eyed peas are the star ingredients in this recipe. Add a little chipotle pepper and sauce, cayenne pepper, or jalapeños if you prefer some additional heat.   Ingredients 4 slices turkey bacon (chopped) 5 1/2 cups black-eyed peas, frozen (about 2 pounds) 2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon sugar Directions 1. Place a pot over medium high…

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Nutrition

10 TIPS: ADD MORE VEGETABLES TO YOUR DAY

It’s easy to eat more vegetables! Eating vegetables is important because they provide vitamins and minerals and most are low in calories. To fit more vegetables in your day, try them as snacks and add them to your meals. 1. Discover fast ways to cook Cook fresh or frozen vegetables in the microwave for a quick-and-easy dish to add to any meal. Steam green beans, carrots, or bok choy in a…

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Recipes

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Potatoes, and Chicken

Makes: 4 Servings Total Cost:$$$ Prep time: 1 hour A versatile fall baked dish, our tasty version features potatoes and Brussels sprouts, but other fall vegetables, such as parsnips, carrots, and cabbage could be substituted. Ingredients 3 cups brussels sprouts (fresh or frozen halved vertically, about 3/4 pound) 4 small red potatoes (cut into chunks) 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt…

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