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Veggie Protein Burgers

August 14, 2011 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

1/2 cup dried kidney beans
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups fresh water
1 green onion, finely diced, including the tops
1 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp sage
dash garlic powder
dash cayenne
1/4 cup corn starch
1 Tbsp olive oil

Put kidney beans in a bowl with cold fresh water and let soak for 4 to 5 hours.
In a large saucepan, put soaked beans, uncooked quinoa, and water over medium heat, bringing just to a boil, turning heat immediately to very low, and simmer, covered for 20 to 30 minutes or until the kidney beans are tender and water is absorbed; remove from heat and let cool.
Once cooled to room temperature, put kidney bean and quinoa mixture into a bowl, then add all the remaining ingredients.
Using a pastry cutter or potato masher, start mashing mixture together until it has the consistency of hamburger.
In a large heavy skillet, heat a little frying oil over medium heat.
Form patties out of mixture, packing firmly.
Set patties in skillet and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
Serve on buns with condiments as you would any burger, or alongside a salad.

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Brewed Chipotle Salsa Beef Sandwiches – Crock Pot

August 12, 2011 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 (3 lb) beef sirloin tip roast, cut in half
1 jar (16 oz) chipotle salsa
1/2 cup beer
1 envelope beef onion soup mix
8 to 10 kaiser or other hard rolls

Put the onion in your crockpot and put roast.
In separate bowl, put the salsa, beer, and onion soup mix, and stir together, then immediately pour over beef in crockpot.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or until meat is very tender.
Remove beef to platter and shred by pulling apart with two forks; then return shredded beef to crockpot. Stir and allow to reheat. Serve on hearty rolls. Makes 8 to 10 sandwiches.

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Just for Kids Pizza Quesadillas

October 2, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

What You Need:

8 flour tortillas
1 C of pizza sauce
1 C of cheddar cheese, shredded

How to Make It:

Lay 4 tortillas into a non stick skillet and place over low heat.
Spread 1/4 C of sauce evenly over each tortilla.
Sprinkle each tortilla with cheese.
Place a second tortilla over the top.
Cook 5 minutes or until the bottom is lightly browned.
Carefully flip the tortilla and cook an additional 3 minutes or until nicely browned.
Remove and cut into triangles.

Makes 4 servings

Kids of all shape and sizes enjoy a good pizza but when they can make it themselves it’s even better. These quesadillas are perfect for them to make. They can add any of their favorite pizza toppings. Make sure they don’t fill them to full though or all the goodies will end up in the pan instead of their quesadilla.

Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 8 minutes
Total Time: approximately 13 minutes

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Flower Power Sandwich

September 18, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

What You Need:

1 (16.3 oz.) can of refrigerated biscuits
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 tsp sunflower seeds
1 large tomato, sliced
8 lettuce leaves
4 oz. deli ham, sliced thin
8 slices of American cheese

How to Make It:

Allow the oven to preheat to 350 degrees.
Separate the dough into 8 biscuits then separate each biscuit into 2 pieces.
Place the biscuit halves onto a cookie sheet and press it out to 3 1/2 inch circle.
Bake the biscuits for 12 minutes or until nice and brown on top.
Use kitchen scissors and make short cuts around the edges of 8 of the biscuit halves while still warm to form a sunflower.
Use a pastry brush and lightly brush the center of the 8 cut biscuits with the egg.
Sprinkle 1/2 tsp of the sunflower seeds into the middle of each of the prepared biscuits.
Turn the other half of the biscuits upside down.
Place a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, a slice of ham and a slice on cheese onto each of the upturned biscuit halves.
Top with the sunflower top.

Makes 8 sandwiches

If you’re teaching your daughter how to cook this is one of the easiest recipes for her to try. It’s also a lot of fun for them to create a flower sandwich all by themselves. If they prefer they can use of their favorite deli meats instead of the ham.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 12 minutes
Total Time: approximately 32 minutes

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Pineapple Cream Cheese Sandwich

September 16, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

Ingredients:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
4 tbsp of crushed pineapple, drained well
4 bagels
4 pineapple rings

How to Make It:

Place the cream cheese into a mixing bowl.
Add the crushed pineapple and stir until smooth.
Spread the cream cheese mixture over the bottom half of the bagel.
Place a pineapple ring onto each bagel half.
Top with the remaining bagel half.

Makes 4 sandwiches

This simple sandwich is so easy for the kids to throw together and it makes for quite a tasty sandwich. Be sure to have them take out the cream cheese early so it can soften. Have them try adding a little finely shredded carrot to the cream cheese mixture. They may turn up their nose at first but they are sure to enjoy the final results.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Total Time: approximately 10 minutes

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Italian Au Jus Dippers

August 21, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 2 Comments

What You Need:

1 (18.5 oz.) can of French onion soup
1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
3/4 lb. roast beef, sliced thin
6 (3 to 4 in) French rolls
6 slices of provolone cheese

How to Make It:

Pour the soup into a saucepan and stir in the Italian seasoning.
Place the soup over medium heat and bring to a boil
Add the roast beef slices and stirring occasionally cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.
Cut the French rolls in half lengthwise.
Cut the slices of cheese into 2 pieces each.
Place a slice of cheese onto the bottom of each cut roll.
Add slices of the roast beef over the cheese and add the second slice of cheese.
Top with the remaining French roll halves.
Pour the soup into small bowls and use as a dip for the sandwiches.

Makes 6 servings

Children love to be the center of attention as well as impressing their friends and family. These sandwiches are a great for serving when the kids want to impress their friends with the culinary creativeness. Teach them how to pronounce au jus and let them know it’s the French way of saying “with juice”. Their friends will be really impressed with how smart they are.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 5 minutes
Total Time: approximately 20 minutes

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Easy Egg Salad Pita Pockets

August 17, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

What You Need:

6 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1/3 C Alfredo sauce
1/4 C real bacon pieces
1/8 tsp onion powder
1 tsp parsley flakes
1/8 tsp of pepper
2 pita pockets, cut in half

How to Make It:

Place the eggs into a bowl.
Stir in the Alfredo sauce, bacon and onion powder well.
Gently fold in the parsley and pepper.
Open the pita pockets and fill each one with the egg salad mixture.

Makes 4 sandwiches

This is a great recipe for children. Start your early learners out with this exact recipe. As your children grow in the kitchen teach them how to boil the eggs and peel them. Older children can learn how to fry their own bacon and crumble it into the mixture. It’s a recipe of progress with the final outcome being a tasty sandwich that all can enjoy.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Total Time: approximately 20 minutes

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Lime Seasoned Chicken Wraps

July 3, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment

What You Need:

2/3 C of lime juice
1 tbsp salt free seasoning blend
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
1 green bell pepper, julienne
1 sweet red bell pepper, julienne
1 onion, halved and sliced thin
6 (8 in.) flour tortillas

How to Make It:

Whisk together the lime juice, seasoning blend, cumin, pepper, chili and garlic powders.
Set 2 tbsp of the marinade aside and pour the remaining marinade into a plastic bag.
Add the chicken strips, seal and turn to coat them well.
Chill the marinade for at least 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
Place a skillet sprayed with a non stick cooking spray over medium heat.
Add the peppers and onions to the skillet and sauté for 45 minutes or until crisp tender.
Remove the vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
Place the chicken into the skillet and discard the marinade.
Add the reserved 2 tbsp of the marinade to the skillet.
Cook the chicken in the marinade for 5 minutes, stirring intermittently until the chicken is cooked through.
Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet.
Cook for 3 minutes or until hot, stirring often.
Spoon the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla.
Fold the tortilla around the filling.

Makes 6 wraps

This healthy wrap is enhanced by the lime juice marinade. Low on fat but high on taste this sandwich will ensure a healthy lunch for the entire family. Use any type of bell peppers you like including yellow, orange or even purple. The colorful vegetables help when it comes to getting our children and even some adults to eat healthy foods.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Marinating Time: approximately 30 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 13 minutes
Total Time: approximately 53 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate value per wrap)
Calories 199; Fat 2g; Saturated Fat 0g; Carbohydrates 23g; Protein 22g; Fiber 3g
Cholesterol 44 mg; Sodium 96 mg

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Cheesy Sweet Pepper Burgers

June 25, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

1 tsp olive oil
1 green bell pepper, sliced thin
1 sweet red bell pepper, sliced thin
1 sweet yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
1 onion, sliced thin
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
4 slices of mozzarella cheese
1/4 C of mustard
4 hard rolls, split and toasted
8 lettuce leaves
1 tomato, sliced thin

How to Make It:

Preheat the broiler.
Pour the oil into a skillet and place the skillet over medium heat.
Add all the peppers, onions and the garlic and sauté 5 minutes or until crisp tender.
Drizzle the vinegar over the vegetables and toss to coat.
Spread the mustard over the top of roll.
Spoon the vegetables over the bottom of each roll.
Place a slice of cheese over the vegetables.
Place the bottom of the rolls on a broiler pan.
Place the pan in the broiler and broil 4 inches from the heat for 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Top each sandwich with a couple slices of tomato and a lettuce leaf and cover with the top of the bun.

Makes 4 sandwiches

This tasty burger is great for those who are trying to cut back on their meat intake. The sautéed vegetables give it a low fat twist. For something a little different try a couple of fresh basil leaves on each sandwich instead of the lettuce leaves. You can also make a great sauce by mixing together 1/4 C of mayonnaise and 1/2 tsp of horseradish together and spreading it on the buns instead of the mustard.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 7 minutes
Total Time: approximately 22 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate amounts per serving)
Calories 278; Fat 10g; Saturated Fat 3g; Carbohydrates 39g; Protein 9g; Fiber 3g;
Cholesterol 13mg; Sodium 456mg

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Beef and Bean Cowboy Wraps

June 15, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 (28 oz.) can barbecue flavored baked beans
2 C frozen whole kernel corn
4 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 C reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded
12 (8 in.) flour tortillas
3 C lettuce, shredded
1 1/2 C tomatoes, chopped
3/4 C reduced fat sour cream

How to Make It:

Break the beef up in a large skillet.
Place the skillet over medium heat and cook the beef, stirring often for 8 minutes or until cooked through.
Drain the beef and return it to the skillet.
Stir in the beans, corn and Worcestershire sauce well.
Bring the mixture to a bowl then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Evenly sprinkle the cheese over the top of the meat mixture and cook 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Spread the 1/2 C of the mixture down the middle of each tortilla.
Place lettuce, tomatoes and a little sour cream over the meat.
Roll each of the tortillas around the filling and serve.

Makes 12 wraps

These wraps are a great way to get the men in your life to start eating healthier. Try adding chopped onion or chopped bell peppers for a little extra flavor and add nutrition.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 15 minutes
Total Time: approximately 25 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate amount per wrap)
Calories 373; Fat 11gt; Saturated Fat 4g; Carbohydrates 50g; Protein 20g; Fiber 4g; Cholesterol 27mg; Sodium 605mg

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