Hearty Vegetable Cheese Bake

hthy1 Hearty Vegetable Cheese Bake - This very filling, completely satsfying vegetable cheese bake, is made with the very healthy brown rice. A little green onion was added for flavor and aroma, and we partnered it up with just a dash of dill. Mix in cottage and parmesan cheese with some milk, and you have a healthy vegetarian dinner in “Less Than 30 Minutes”!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Rice
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Hearty Vegetable Cheese Bake

2 1/2 c Brown rice, cooked
3 Green onions, chopped
1 c Low fat cottage cheese
1 ts Dried dill
1/4 c Grated parmesan cheese
1/2 c 1% milk

Directions to make Hearty Vegetable Cheese Bake

Step 1:Combine all in a mixing bowl. Pour into casserole dish sprayed with nonstick spray.
Step 2:Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes.

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Low Carb Lunch Salad

hly Low Carb Lunch Salad - This creamy, crunchy, healthy lunch salad recipe is just perfect in every way. Overflowing with deliously, nutritious fresh veggies, toasted nuts, and a tangy, creamy dressing, that is homemade. Also a sensational side dish, especially in warm weather. If you like broccoli, this quick easy recipe is just for you!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Broccoli
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Low Carb Lunch Salad

Low-fat salad dressing (or mayonnaise) 1/4 cup 60 mL
Light sour cream 1/4 cup 60 mL
Chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp., 5 mL, dill 4 tsp. 20 mL
weed)
Dijon mustard 2 tsp. 10 mL

Broccoli florets 4 cups 1 L
Grated light sharp Cheddar cheese 1 cup 250 mL
Chopped pecans, toasted 1 cup 250 mL
Dried cranberries 2 tbsp. 30 mL

Directions to make Low Carb Lunch Salad

Step 1:Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add remaining 4 ingredients. Toss well. Chill for about 1 hour until cold.

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Chilled Dilled Pasta Salad

dil_pst_sal Chilled Dilled Pasta Salad - A secretly simple, summer pasta salad, that is so very light, with the oil healthy and vinegar based dressing, you make yourself, you will be keeping some in the fridge all the time from now on! The added bonus of fresh dill, just takes it to the next level.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Pasta, Garden Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Chilled Dilled Pasta Salad

DRESSING:
1/3 c White wine vinegar
1 tb Olive oil, extra light
1 ts Dill weed
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Dry mustard
1/8 ts Pepper

SALAD:
5 oz (2 cups) whole wheat rotini pasta
1 c Sliced carrots
1 c Cut 1inch, fresh green beans
1/2 c Red bell pepper strips
4 Green onions, sliced (1/2c)
8 Cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 c Sliced cucumber
3 oz (1/2 c) cubed low fat mozarella cheese

Directions to make Chilled Dilled Pasta Salad

Step 1:In a jar, combine all dressing ingredients, and shake well.
Step 2:Cook pasta in 3 quarts boiling water to desired doneness, adding carrots and green beans during the last 2-4 minutes or pasta cooking time. Drain; rinse thoroughly with cold water to cool rapidly.
Step 3:In a large serving bowl, combine cooled pasta mixture and remaining salad ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently.

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