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    Ingredient: Cheese

    Broccoli-Cheddar-Spinach Frittata

    INGREDIENTS

    • 6 large eggs
    • 1/3 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
    • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
    • ¾ cup cheddar cheese, grated and split evenly between 2 bowls
    • ½ a yellow onion, chopped
    • 1 head broccoli, separated into florets and sliced
    • 3 tbsp water
    • 1 ½ cups spinach, roughly chopped
    • 1/3 cup green onions, chopped (OPTIONAL)
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Cooking Oil

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
    2. Whisk together eggs, milk, garlic, and half the cheese in a medium-sized bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    3. Add a couple tablespoons of oil to an 8-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the chopped onion. Cook the onion, stirring occasionally, until translucent and beginning to brown around the edges, about 3-5 minutes.
    4. Add broccoli and spread it out evenly over the surface of the pan. Add the water and quickly cover the pan with a lid (if your pan doesn’t have a lid, a cookie sheet also works). Allow broccoli to steam for about 2 minutes. Broccoli should be a much brighter green and easily pierced with a fork.
    5. Add spinach and green onions (if using). Cook for about a minute or until the spinach is wilted.
    6. Spread vegetables in an even layer around the surface of the pan. Give egg mixture a quick whisk before pouring it over the vegetables. Tilt the pan or use a spatula to make sure the egg mixture is in an even layer.
    7. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the egg mixture and place pan into the preheated oven.
    8. Cook for 7-8 minutes until you can gently shake the pan handle (using an oven mitt) and the middle of the frittata just barely moves.
    9. Take the frittata out of the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve. Frittata keeps very well in the refrigerator and will keep for at least a few days.

    NOTE: Frittata is incredibly adaptable! Leave out the spinach if it’s not your favorite. Make it dairy-free by using unsweetened non-dairy milk and omitting the cheese. If you don’t have broccoli, thinly sliced Brussels sprouts or asparagus would also work. Add ham, bacon, or sausage for an even heartier breakfast.

    Egg-cellent nutrition for life on the run

    We get it. Fall is a busy time of year. These on-the-go omelettes can be made in advance and warmed up for a quick meal or snack. And yes, you can freeze them too.

    It’s hard to even call this a recipe because both the ingredients and the measurements are flexible. You can switch up the meat, the cheese, and the vegetables–your taste buds won’t get bored with so many flavor combinations.

    Pro tip: these are great to make when it’s time to clean out the refrigerator to avoid food waste!

    INGREDIENTS:

    • 9 eggs
    • ¼ cup milk or water
    • Salt and pepper
    • Meat, cheese, vegetables. Here are just a few examples:
      • Chopped Meats: Bacon, Sausage, Ham
      • Shredded Cheese: Cheddar, Swiss, Gruyere
      • Chopped Veggies: tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, spinach, bell pepper

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    2. Grease muffin tins.
    3. Loosely place approximately 2 TBSP of your desired combined meat, cheese, vegetable ingredients in each muffin cup.
    4. In a separate bowl, beat eggs.
    5. Stir in ¼ cup of milk or water to eggs (helps make eggs “fluffy”).
    6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    7. Pour egg mixture in each filled cup to about about 2/3 full.
    8. Bake about 20 minutes


    Cool before placing in refrigerator or freezer for storage. 
    When ready to reheat, pop a couple in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.

    Microwave Broccoli Cheese Sandwich

    Ingredients:
    • 1 cup steamed broccoli
    • 2 tablespoons chopped Roasted walnuts or other nut
    • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or low-fat mayonnaise
    • 1/4 cup grated cheese
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 4 Slices bread

    Directions:
    Finely chop the broccoli and place in a microwave-safe baking dish with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and microwave on high (power level 10) until tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Uncover immediately. Let cool and drain. In a medium bowl, add the nuts, 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss gently. Spread the Greek yogurt or mayonnaise on the bread. Divide the broccoli filling between the two sandwiches.

    Pomegranate Salad (Ensalada de Granada)

    Ingredients:
    • 1 bunch lettuce, spinach, or shredded cabbage
    • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
    • 1/4 onion, sliced thinly
    • 1 pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated
    • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
    • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette

    Directions:
    Place lettuce in a salad bowl. Top with onion, nuts, and cheese. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the top, and drizzle with vinaigrette.


    Ingredientes:
    • Una cabeza de lechuga, espinaca o repollo picado
    • 1/2 taza de nueces picadas
    • 1/4 de cebolla, en rodajas finas
    • 1 granada pelada con las semillas separadas
    • 1/2 taza de queso rallado
    • 4 cucharadas de aderezo “vinagreta balsámica”

    Direcciones:
    Coloque la lechuga en una ensaladera. Cúbrala con cebolla, nueces y queso. Ponga las semillas de granada encima y rocíe con la vinagreta.

    Grilled Cheese with Pears

    Ingredients:
    • 4 slices of bread
    • 4 slices of cheese
    • 1 medium pear, cut into 1/4-inch slices
    • 2 tablespoons of butter or no-stick cooking spray

    Directions:
    Heat a frying pan on medium heat. Butter two slices of bread on one side; place buttered side down onto the pan. Top the bread with 1 slice of cheese, 3-4 pear slices, and another slice of cheese. Cook until bottom of sandwich is browned, 3-5 minutes. Flip over and cook 3-5 more minutes.

    Grilled Cheese (Sándwich de Queso Fundido)

    Ingredients:
    • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
    • 2 slices of bread
    • 2 slices of cheese
    • 3 thin slices of apple or pear

    Directions:
    Heat a pan over medium-low heat. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.

    Once the pan is warm, add one slice of bread, buttered side down, then top with half of the cheese, add the apple slices, and the remaining cheese. Close the sandwich with the second slice of bread, buttered side up. Cook until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.


    Ingredientes:
    • 1 cucharada de mantequilla, suavizada
    • 2 rebanadas de pan
    • 2 rebanadas de queso
    • 3 rodajas finas de manzana o pera

    Direcciones:
    Unta mantequilla en las partes exteriores del pan. Dentro del sandwich pon una rebanada de queso, las rodajas de manzana o pera, y el queso restante.

    En un sartén precalentada a una temperatura media-baja pon el sandwich, cocínalo lentamente (asegurando que no se queme) y cuando esté bien dorado dale la vuelta. Estará hecho cuando el queso esté derretido.

    Sauteed Cauliflower (Coliflor Salteado)

    Ingredients:
    • 1/2 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
    • 2 tablespoons of oil
    • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or other cheese of your choice)
    • 1 clove of garlic (optional)
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Directions:
    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the cauliflower and stir until coated with oil. Add the salt. Stir florets until browned and deeply golden in color. Toss in the garlic just before completely browned. Remove from heat and sprinkle cheese.


    Ingredientes:
    • 1/2 cabeza de coliflor, picada en trocitos
    • 2 cucharadas de aceite
    • 1/4 taza de queso Parmesano (o cualquier queso que prefiere)
    • 1 diente de ajo (opcional)
    • Sal y pimienta al gusto

    Direcciones:
    Caliente el aceite en un sartén grande a fuego medioalto. Cuando esté caliente, agregue la coliflor y revuelva hasta untadas con aceite. Añadir la sal. Revuelva las florecillas hasta que estén doradas y profundamente dorado en color. Agregue el ajo antes que estén totalmente doradas. Retira del fuego y espolvorear el queso.

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