Posts by Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates

Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  4 eups uncooked macaroni For vegan: use vegan pasta 3 Eggs For vegan: use vegan eggs or vegan cream cheese 2 cups shredded lowfat cheddar cheese For vegan: use vegan cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cup nonfat milk For vegan: use vegan soy milk  1 teaspoon…

Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 (14. 5 oz. can) kidney Drained and rinsed 16 oz. pasta For vegan: use vegan pasta 1/2 cup green bell pepper Washed, trimmed and diced 1 cup tomatoes Washed, trimmed and diced 1/2 cup carrot Washed, peeled and diced 1 (4oz.) can slice black…

Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 (14. 5 oz. can) kidney Drained and rinsed 16 oz. macaroni For vegan: use vegan pasta  1 cup diced celery Washed, trimmed and diced 1 cup light mayonnaise For vegan: use vegan mayonnaise 1 cup diced carrot Washed, peeled and diced 1 cup frozen…

Portion Size: 1 slice  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 Frozen 1 pound loaf of bread dough For vegan: use vegan dough 2 Cups prepared pizza sauce (plant based)  6 Cups shredded mozzarella cheese For vegan: use vegan mozzarella cheese  1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese For vegan: use vegan Parmesan cheese Optional toppings of choice:…

Portion Size: ½ cup mixture, 1 pita bread Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 cans (16 ounce) garbanzo beans Drained and rinsed 1 cup finely chopped cucumber (Unpeeled) Washed and finely chopped 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt For vegan: use vegan yogurt 2 tablespoons minced onion  Washed, peeled, and minced 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic…

Portion Size: ½ cup mixture over ½ cup brown rice  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 cans (16 ounce) garbanzo beans Drained and rinsed 2 teaspoons vegetable oil  1 Cup finely chopped carrots Washed, peeled and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic Washed, peeled, and minced 1 medium onion  Washed, peeled and diced 1 1/2…

Portion Size: 1/3 c. egg salad  on 2 slices bread Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  16 hard-cooked eggs Chopped 1/2 Cup light mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard 1/2 Cup finely chopped celery Washed, trimmed and finely chopped or minced 1/4 Cup pimentos 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 16 Slices bread May use whole…

Portion Size: 1 cup (½ cup fruit and ½ cup cottage cheese)  Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  4 Cups of diced or cut up fresh, frozen, or canned fruit Use any combination of your favorite fresh fruits in season.  Two to six different types of fruit work best. Use different colors, textures, and shapes…

Portion Size: 1 cup Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings Ingredients  Notes:  2 (15 oz. cans) chick peas (Garbanzo beans) Drained and rinsed 1 16 oz. pasta shells For vegan: use vegan pasta 1 cup frozen green beans Cooked and Chopped 1/2 cup celery Washed, trimmed and diced 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, Cut into 1/2 inch cubes…