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Makes: 6 servings Ingredients: 15.5 oz. can low-sodium pinto, kidney, red or black beans (undrained) 15 oz. can corn (drained) 15oz. Can crushed tomatoes (undrained) Chili powder, to taste Directions Place the contents of all three can into a pan. Add chili powder to taste. Stir to mix. Continue to stir over medium heat until heated thoroughly. Refrigerate leftovers. Nutritional information for 1 serving: Calories 129Total fat 1 gSaturated Fat 0 gCholesterol 0 mgSodium 418...

Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 cup short-grain brown rice (uncooked) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 garlic cloves (chopped) 1 red onion (peeled and finely chopped) 1 Tbsp. curry powder 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped) 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth Salt and black pepper to taste 1 cup dried apricots (chopped) ½ cup pumpkin seeds (toasted) Directions Rinse the rice well. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy saucepan. Add the...

Makes: 2 servings Ingredients: 1 cup cooked brown rice 1/2 cup nonfat milk 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 cup chopped fruit (e.g., apples, bananas, raisins, berries and peaches) 2 Tbsp. chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or almonds) Directions Combine the cooked rice, milk and cinnamon in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 45 seconds. Stir and heat for another 45 to 60 seconds or until the rice mixture is heated. Divide the rice mixture between two...

Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 avocado (divided) 2 Tbsp. nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar ¼ tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. black pepper 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks 1 large red bell pepper (chopped) ½ cup shredded carrots ½ cup shredded cabbage 1 green onion (sliced) 2 cups chicken breast (cooked, cubed) 4-6 ½-inch whole wheat pita pockets Directions Mash half of the avocado in a small dish. Add in the yogurt, rice vinegar,...

Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 cups cucumber (diced) 1 cup tomatoes (seeded and diced) ¼ cup sweet onion (chopped) 2 cups couscous or rice (cooked) 2 tsp. fresh or dried dill weed (chopped) ½ cup low-fat Italian salad dressing Directions Toss together the cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, couscous or rice, dill and salad dressing. Chill for one hour. Then serve. Nutritional information for 1 serving: Calories 331Total fat 1 gSaturated Fat 0 gCholesterol 1 mgSodium 344...