Showing posts with label healthy family meals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label healthy family meals. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Squash Soup


This soup is perfect for a cold night and contains tons of delicious vegetables. To make this meal a My Plate meal, add a whole grain roll and sliced fruit for dessert!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
onion (medium, chopped)
carrot (medium, chopped)
garlic clove (minced)
1 cup tomato puree (canned)
5 cups chicken or vegetable broth, low-sodium
4 cups winter squash (cooked)
1 1/2 tablespoons oregano (dried)
1 1/2 tablespoons basil (dried)


Directions

1. In a large saucepan, warm oil over medium heat.
2. Stir in onions, carrot and garlic.
3. Cook for about 5 minutes, covered.
4. Stir in the tomato puree, chicken broth, cooked squash, and herbs.
5. Bring soup to a simmer and cook, covered, for 30 minutes.

This recipe was found on the USDA's What's Cooking Website. Click here to view the original recipe.

Friday, February 12, 2016

Looking for Heart Healthy Recipes?

The American Heart Association has a wonderful website for heart healthy recipes. The following two recipes are not only heart healthy, but are kid-friendly, nutritious and delicious!


Add a side salad to this meal to really 'amp-up' your veggies!


Would you like to take a look at the American Heart Association's other recipes? Click here.