Broccoli

Swiss Chard, Broccoli, and Cauliflower Frittata

Swiss Chard, Broccoli, and Cauliflower Frittata Created by Rachel Caygill Ingredients 2 Tablespoons butter 12 eggs ½ cup low-fat milk ½ cup low-fat sour cream ¼ cup olive oil or grapeseed oil 1 bunch swiss chard 1 small head broccoli 1 small head cauliflower 1 small onion 2 Tablespoons chopped herbs (parsley, thyme, chives…whatever you

Cooking for Salud!: Roasting Vegetables

Cooking for Salud! Roasting Vegetables Created by Chef Marguerite Grifka For yams and/or sweet potatoes… 1. Wash 1 large yam or sweet potato well. Leave skin on (no need to peel). 2. Cut in to one-inch wide wedges, coins, half-moons or chunks. 3. Toss with approximately 1 Tablespoon olive oil for every 3 cups of

Cooking for Salud!: Barley Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Cooking for Salud! Barley Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette Created by Chef Marguerite Grifka Serves 4 Ingredients for Barley Salad 2 cups cooked barley 2 cups broccoli, chopped and cooked ½ cup mushrooms, cooked 2 carrots, shredded 1 bunch parsley ½ teaspoon salt Apple Cider Vinaigrette, to taste Directions for Barley Salad 1. Combine 1

Healthy Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette… Your Way!

Jamie from The Flour Children helped kids create a Healthy Pasta Salad at our February Kids in the Kitchen event and it was a huge success! She used whole wheat bow-tie pasta with a super tasty balsamic vinaigrette and let the kids pick and choose what they wanted… a variety of nuts, cheeses, and fresh veggies from carrots and broccoli to peas and dinosaur kale! Children came back for seconds to try different combinations and we think you will too!

Broccoli Pesto

Broccoli Pesto Created by Chef Ricardo Heredia of Alchemy Makes 1¼ cups Ingredients ½ pound broccoli 2 peeled garlic cloves 1 cup basil leaves 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 ounces (1/3 to ½ cup) freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 quart water Directions

Happy Rice

Happy Rice Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 cup of freshly cooked brown rice 1 cup of seasonal vegetables, finely chopped, such as peas, radishes, squash, bell peppers, corn, etc. 5 cups of greens, torn into smaller pieces, such as kale, swiss chard, collard greens, etc. ¼ cup of chopped onion 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1

Roasted Romanesco Broccoli with Parmesan

Roasted Romanesco Broccoli with Parmesan Created by Chef Amy Finley Serves 8 (as a side dish) Ingredients 2-3 pounds Romanesco broccoli, separated into florets with 1-2 inches stalk attached 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil salt and freshly cracked pepper 1/3 cup shaved parmesan Directions 1. Preheat oven to 450˚. 2. Toss the broccoli with olive oil,

Rainbow Vegetable Nachos

Rainbow Vegetable Nachos Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup diced tomato 1 (10 ounce) package of frozen corn, thawed and slightly cooked ¼ cup diced green bell pepper ½ cup chopped broccoli florets 2 Tablespoons sliced green onions 2 Tablespoons chopped ripe black olives 2 Tablespoons chopped green chilies 2 Tablespoons white vinegar ¼ teaspoon garlic

Veggie Quesadilla

Veggie Quesadilla Serves 4-6 Ingredients 12 small corn or small (6-inch) whole wheat tortilla 9 ounces low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated (2 cups) 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups mixed, diced seasonal veggies (for winter, any combination of: butternut squash, onion, garlic, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, swiss chard, etc.) *Variation: Add a tablespoon of cooked black

Winter Mac and Cheese

Winter Mac and Cheese Adapted by Chef Tristan Blash Serves 4-6 Ingredients ½ head cauliflower, cut into large dice ½ head of broccoli, cut into large dice ½ cup of peas 1 pound whole wheat pasta 2 Tablespoons butter ¼ cup flour 1½ cups milk 1 cup vegetable broth 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 Tablespoon