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Quesadillas with Honey-Yogurt Fruit Dip (& Fruit) for Dessert
by Jes Mostek
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  Super quick and easy meal that fits easily into your budget and is guaranteed to feed even picky eaters!

Then have your kids make the fruit dip for dessert-- no oven or electric mixer necessary!
In addition to the recipes, you will also need the following for this meal:
  2   bananas, cut into bite-sized pieces
  1 bunch  grapes
  1 pkg.  strawberries

Recipes:
Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
by Jes Mostek
serves: 4
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  Classic Taco Seasoning Mix. This will translate the same as those expensive packets that you can buy in the store, without the MSG.
Ingredients:
  2 T.   corn starch
  4 tsp.   salt
  1 T.   sugar
  1 T.   onion powder
  1 T.   garlic powder
  4 tsp.   paprika
  4 tsp.   cumin
  1 tsp.   black pepper
  1 tsp.   cayenne
  1 T.   chili powder
  1 tsp.   oregano, optional
Directions:
  Mix cumin, paprkika, black pepper, cayenne (red pepper), chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder (or twice as much dried minced onions), and corn starch in an air-tight plastic bag or container. Shake to mix.

Store in this container or transfer to a spice jar. This'll keep on the shelf for 6 months (or longer, but the spices will start to loose their potency).

To use in a recipe, 2 T. mix = 1 store-bought packet.

For making standard taco meat: brown 1 lb lean ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat; drain any excess grease. Add 1/2 cup water and the seasoning mix. Reduce heat and simmer 2-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens (cook longer if you have too much liquid). Makes filling for 8 to 10 tacos.
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  • Apps/Snacks & Beverages
  • Dairy Free
  • Ethnic Foods
  • Fall/Winter
  • Low Calorie
  • Low Fat
  • Meats
  • Peanut/Nut Free
  • Sauces
  • Spring/Summer
  • Vegetarian/Vegan
  • Wheat Gluten Free
Honey-Yogurt Fruit Dip
by Jes Mostek
serves: 4
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  A healthy alternative to traditional fruit dip, but just as delicious!
Ingredients:
  1 c.   plain yogurt
  1/2 tsp.   cinnamon
  1 tsp.   vanilla extract
  3 T.   honey
Directions:
  Combine yogurt, cinnamon, and vanilla in a small bowl. Stir well. Mix in honey until well-combined (if your honey has formed any little crystals, warm it up in a microwave-safe bowl for 10 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until crystals disappear).

Refrigerate until serving.
Categories:
 
  • Desserts/Cookies/Candy
  • Low Calorie
  • Low Carb
  • Low Fat
  • Low Sodium
  • Peanut/Nut Free
  • Smart Budget Foods
  • Spring/Summer
  • Vegetarian/Vegan
  • Wheat Gluten Free
Quick Quesadillas
by Sarah Echelberger
serves: 4
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  These quick & easy quesodillas pack a fantastic nutitional punch with cheese and beans delivering a double dose of protein! And with no meat, the price for this meal is always right on the money!

Look for the time and money-saving recipe for homemade Taco Seasoning Mix on this website.
Ingredients:
  2 cans   garbanzo beans, drained
  2 tsp.   Taco Seasoning Mix
  1/4 c.   olive oil (plus more for pan)
  1 pkg.   flour tortillas
  2 c.   shredded cheese
  2   avacados, diced
  1 cup   salsa
  1 cup   sour cream
    sliced black olives, optional
    shredded lettuce, optional
Directions:
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix Garbanzo Beans with spices and oil. Cook Garbanzo Beans in oven at 350 for about 10-15 minutes. Smash beans with a potato masher or a fork.

Pour a small amount of oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. When oil ripples, it's ready to use (but watch it-- it'll smoke and burn if you don't use it immediately). Place a tortilla in the bottom of the pan, top with about 1/3 c. shredded cheese plus a couple spoonfuls of smashed garbanzo beans. Smooth out fillings, and top with a second tortilla. Heat for a couple of minutes, until bottom tortilla is golden-brown, then flip and repeat for second side (cheese should be melted).

Transfer quesodillas to a serving plate and cut into wedges with a pizza cutter. Top quesodillas with avacados, salsa and sour cream
Categories:
 
  • Eggs & Cheeses
  • Ethnic Foods
  • Fall/Winter
  • Main Dishes
  • Quick & Easy
  • Smart Budget Foods
  • Spring/Summer
  • Uses up Left-overs
  • Vegetarian/Vegan


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