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Baked Lentils Casserole

Ingredients:

1 cup lentils, rinsed
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon saltground black pepper (1/4 teaspoon, optional)garlic powder (1/4 teaspoon, optional)
1/2 cup medium onion, chopped
1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes, low-sodium
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine lentils, water, seasonings, onion, and tomatoes.
Place in 2 quart casserole dish.
Cover tightly with lid or foil.
Bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and add carrots.
Stir.
Cover and bake 30 minutes longer.
Remove cover and sprinkle cheese on top.
Bake, uncovered 5 minutes, until cheese melts.

Apple Pie Energy Bites

Ingredients:

2 cups quick oats
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 apple, chopped fine OR grated
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp honey

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, chia seeds, apple, and salt.
In a separate microwave-safe mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, vanilla, lemon juice, and honey.
Heat in the microwave for 40 seconds to melt, then stir to combine.
Mix the melted ingredients into the oat mixture.
Mix together until well combined.
Scoop into bite sized pieces and roll into a ball.
Refrigerate for an hour, and enjoy.

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Apple Crisp

Ingredients:

4 medium apples
1/4 cup oatmeal, quick cooking
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 cup margarine

Instructions:

Wash hands with soap and water.
Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
Grease the bottom and sides of a square 9 x 9" pan.
Remove the cores from the apples.
Slice the apples.
Spread the sliced apples on the bottom of the pan.
Cut the margarine into small pieces and put in a medium-sized bowl.
Add the oatmeal, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon.
Using two knives, cut the margarine into the mixture until it looks like small crumbs.
Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the apples.
Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.

Air Fryer Zucchini

Thanks to a generous donation from Kellanova, many of our community partners are receiving Cheez-it Snap’d crackers. This is a way to incorporate them into a vegetable dish

Ingredients:

2 medium zucchinis, cut into sticks
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups Cheez-It Snap'd crackers, crushed
Marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions:

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
Set up dredging station with one bowl flour, one bowl eggs, and one bowl cracker crumbs.
Working in batches, coat the zucchini sticks in flour, shaking off excess, then coat in egg, then coat in cracker crumbs.
Place the zucchini sticks in an even layer in the air fryer tray.
Cook until browned and crispy, about 6 minutes.
Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Okra

Okra is a great source of: Fiber - Fiber helps with healthy digestion and keeps us feeling full. Eating enough fiber has been shown to keep our hearts healthy, too.Vitamins A, B, C, & K, which are vital for immune health and healing.Folate, or folic acid, helps our tissues grow and our cells work. Especially important for pregnant women.

Instructions:

Choose okra that is bright green and firm.
Avoid okra that is moldy, limp, or dried out.
Keep okra in a plastic bag in fridge for 2-3 days.
Before cooking, wash with cold water.
Toss okra with a small amount of olive oil and salt before roasting, grilling, baking, broiling, or air frying.
Use in gumbo, curries, sautes. soups, or as a side dish.

Mango

Mangoes are great sources of: Vitamin A keeps our eyes working, our immune system strong, and our cells growing.Vitamin C keeps our immune system strong and helps our bodies heal quickly.Vitamin E protects cells in our body from damage and keeps our immune system healthy.Potassium, a type of electrolyte, helps build muscle and keeps your heart healthy.

Instructions:

How to Prepare: Clean mangoes by rinsing under cool running water and scrubbing with a brush or rubbing with your hands.
Dry with paper towels or air dry.
While holding the mango with the stem at the top, slice down just to the side of the stem.
Then make another slice, parallel to the first, on the other side of the stem.
Your goal is to create two halves, leaving the pit in the center slice.
Next, add vertical and horizontal cuts to each half to create a grid, without slicing all the way through the skin.
Finally, use a knife, spoon, or glass to scoop out the cubes of mango.
OR: You can also remove the skin by using the tip of a sharp knife to make 4-6 shallow cuts in the skin from the top almost to the stem end of the mango.
Peel back the skin as you would a banana and eat around the pit.

Lentils

Lentils are great sources of: Fiber Folate, or folic acidIron Protein

Instructions:

Store dried lentils in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place.
Dried lentils can last for up to 1 year.
Store cooked lentils in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Lentils are quick and easy to cook and don't require soaking.
Wash lentils and pick out any debris.
Drain and put them into a pot.
Use a ratio of 1 cup of lentils to 2 cups of water.
Add seasonings if desired, but don't add salt yet.
Bring to a rapid simmer over med-high heat and then reduce to a low simmer.
Cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes.
Lentils are done as soon as they're tender.
Strain and add salt, if desired.
Serve them warm over brown rice or cold over a green salad.

Hot Peppers

Hot peppers are great sources of: Vitamin A keeps our eyes working, our immune system strong, and our cells growing.Vitamin C keeps our immune system strong and helps our bodies heal quickly.

Instructions:

Look for firm, shiny, bright colored peppers with no browning or soft spots.
Store peppers in plastic bag in refridgerator for 3-4 days.
Cut off the stem and halve the pepper; remove seeds and membrane to decrease the heat.
Sauté or roast.
You can also microwave peppers in covered dish with a little water for 4-6 min or until tender.
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