NCHPAD Cook-Book Vegetables
NCHPAD Cook-Book Vegetables
NCHPAD Cook-Book Vegetables
BOOK
Vegetables
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
page 06 Intro
page 08 Recipe 1
Baked Salmon over Summer Succotash
page 09 Recipe 2
Black Bean Soup with Avocado, Red Onion,
and Cilantro
2 Vegetable Recipes
page 10 Recipe 3
Watermelon Salad with Arugula, Cucumber,
and Goat Cheese
page 11 Recipe 4
Baked Chicken with Rainbow Roasted
Veggies over Wild Rice
page 12 Recipe 5
Seared Tuna Topped Salad with Ginger
Peanut Dressing
page 13 Recipe 6
Baked Curry Salmon with Vegetables
Vegetable Recipes 3
page 14 Recipe 7
Kale and Chicken Ranch Wrap with
Broccoli and Wild Rice
page 15 Recipe 8
Shrimp and Artichoke Linguini
page 16 Recipe 9
Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower
page 17 Recipe 10
Roasted Brussels with Honey Balsamic
Glaze
4 Vegetable Recipes
page 18 Recipe 11
Vegetable Frittata
page 19 Recipe 12
Sauteed Summer Veggie Pesto Pasta
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Vegetables
Fill a quarter of your plate with vegetables! Vegetables come in a variety of shapes and colors which is why they contain so many different
nutrients. In their whole form, veggies are low in calories, fat and have no cholesterol. They are rich in fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin A and
vitamin C. These nutrients help decrease the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, some cancers and improve bowel function. They also
promote skin and eye health. The USDA recommends that most adults should consume 2 – 3 cups of vegetables every day.
Eat fresh veggies whenever possible but opting for canned or frozen vegetables can be a convenient option to help increase vegetable
consumption. Frozen vegetables are often picked at peak ripeness and then immediately frozen which means they are just as nutritious as fresh
and are easy to add into dishes straight from the freezer. Canned vegetables are also processed at peak freshness but are often high in sodium.
When buying either of these options, try to avoid vegetables with added seasoning, choose low-sodium canned options, and rinse canned
vegetables before using them.
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Eat Vegetables Everyday
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
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1
RECIPE
Ingredients
15 MIN
Note: Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids
which reduce inflammation
25 MIN 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Place salmon on non-stick pan, season
with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 min or until internal temperature reach-
4. Season succotash with salt and pepper, 4 dashes
tabasco, 2 dashes Worcester, and lemon juice.
Serves es 145 degrees.
2
2. In a medium pan add oil and vegetable medley and sauté for 5 min. Add 5. Using a large, slotted spoon, place 2 spoons of
garlic, squash, and zucchini. Sauté for another 5 min, pour in vegetable succotash into small mound in center of bowl. Place
stock and bring to simmer for 10 min, reducing liquid to half. salmon on top and garnish with ribbons of basil (if
fresh basil is not available, dried basil may be used).
3. Pull salmon once done and let cool 5 min. Add tomatoes and toss to
incorporate into succotash.
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2
Ingredients
RECIPE
30 MIN 1. Place stock pot on medium heat and sauté vegetable medley in oil for
5-7 min. Add garlic, Mexican herb blend and cook for 3 more min, until
4. Turn off heat and add spinach, tossing until spinach is
wilted. Add in cooked rice and mix to combine.
Serves garlic and spices are fragrant.
2. Add black beans, stock, and bring to simmer. Simmer on low-medium
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3
RECIPE
Ingredients
Watermelon
Salad with 2 Cups watermelon
Arugula, 1 Cup arugula
1 cucumber, diced into ¼” cubes
Cucumber, 1 oz. goat cheese
and Goat 1 Tablespoon toasted pumpkin seed
Cheese 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
Prep time
Note: Arugula contains potassium and vitamin
0 MIN 1. Dice watermelon in ½” cubes and set aside. 4. Drizzle balsamic vinegar and if looking for more crunch,
sprinkle 1 teaspoon toasted, sliced almonds, pumpkin
2. Toss arugula in bowl with half of the oil, season with salt and pepper and seed, walnuts, or personal preference.
Serves
arrange on a plate to form a mound in center. Place cubed watermelon
2
around base.
3. With a spoon, place drops of goat cheese around plate. Place cucumber
around watermelon and drizzle rest of oil over cucumber and watermel-
on.
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RECIPE
Ingredients
15 MIN
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Cup wild rice, cooked
20 MIN 1. Set oven to 400 degrees. Place vegetables, bay leaf, garlic, and thyme in
a 9x13 Pyrex pan. Add oil and 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
Add ons or substitutions:
Chicken may be replaced with salmon, mackerel, trout,
Serves 2. Place chicken on vegetables and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and or tuna. Microwavable wild rice can be used to save
pepper. Place in oven for 20-25 minutes. time.
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Ingredients
5
2, 4oz. tuna fillets
½ teaspoon salt
RECIPE
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oil
2 Cups mixed greens
Seared Tuna
Topped Salad
with Ginger Ginger Peanut Dressing
Peanut ¼ Cup honey
Dressing ¼ Cup vegetable oil
¼ Cup rice wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
Prep time 1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 Tablespoon peanut butter
5 MIN 1. Heat olive oil on non-stick pan to medium-high. 4. Combine all ingredients in bowl and whisk together.
2 3. Add oil in pan and sear tuna on both sides for 2 ½ minutes.
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RECIPE
Ingredients
Baked
Curry 2, 4-6oz. salmon fillets
½ teaspoon salt
Salmon 2 Tablespoon oil
with 1 Tablespoon curry paste
1 Tablespoon lime juice
Vegetables 2 teaspoon honey
½ onion, sliced
Prep time 1 small squash, sliced
½ zucchini, sliced
20 MIN 1. Set oven to 400 degrees. Place salmon on one end of non-stick baking
sheet. Combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon oil, curry, lime juice, and
Substitutions:
Other fish rich in Omega-3 may be used in place of
Serves honey in bowl. Brush mixture onto salmon. salmon. For thinner fish, time may be reduced in the
oven, but thermometer should still read 145 degrees to
2. Place sliced vegetables on other half of sheet pan and season with rest
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RECIPE
Kale and
Chicken
Ranch Wrap
Ingredients
with Broccoli
and Wild Rice 1 Cup kale, chopped
2 Cups cooked chicken
2 Each flour tortilla wraps, spinach, red pepper,
Prep time etc.
¼ Cup low-fat ranch
2 3. Layer with kale and cooked chicken and wrap by folding ends in and
rolling to close. Cut on the bias (diagonally) for plating.
4. Spoon wild rice onto plate with steamed broccoli and place cut wraps on
plate and enjoy!
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RECIPE
Ingredients
5 MIN
Note: Shrimp are a good source of protein and
B-vitamins.
2. While pasta cooks, toast pine nuts on medium heat in a dry non-stick
Serves skillet until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside.
4 3. In large sauté pan, heat oil and add red onion, stirring until translucent.
Add shrimp, tossing till pink and then add the artichoke hearts.
4. Turn heat off, toss in spinach until wilted. Add cooked pasta, sundried
tomatoes, and parmesan.
5. Using tongs, serve pasta on plate. Garnish with remaining parmesan and
toasted pine nuts.
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RECIPE
Cheesy
Broccoli Ingredients
Cauliflower 1-2 whole heads of broccoli/cauliflower
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 Cup shredded cheese
Prep time
Note: Broccoli is a good source of Vitamin C.
45 MIN 1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut out large center stalk and place whole
on sheet. Or, broccoli/cauliflower, can be cut into ¼’s after large stalk is
4. Sprinkle shredded cheese and cook for another 5 min
or until cheese is melted.
Serves cut.
4
2. Drizzle oil over broccoli and season with garlic and onion powder. 5. For an extra kick, 1 teaspoon chili flakes or ½ teaspoon
of cayenne may be added to seasoning mix.
3. Cook for 40 min or until nice and browned. 6. To serve, place on a plate with knife to cut individual
portions.
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RECIPE
Roasted
Brussels
Ingredients
with Honey
Balsamic 3 Cups brussels sprouts, halved
¼ Cup honey
Glaze 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons oil
Prep time
Note: Brussels sprouts are a good source of
40 MIN 1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees 6. Pull from oven and carefully spoon balsamic reduction
over the crispy vegetables.
Serves 2. Cut root end off brussels sprouts and slice in half. 7. May be eaten on their own or as a side accompanying
a meal.
4 3. Place in small sauté pan, cut side down, and drizzle oil over brussels
sprouts and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cook for 30 min or until brussels sprouts start turning brown and crispy.
5. Add honey and balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan and cook for 5-10
min or until it thickens.
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RECIPE
Ingredients
6 large eggs
¼ Cup 2% milk
1 Cup shredded cheese
Vegetable 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Frittata ½ Cup broccoli
½ Cup onion, diced
½ Cup bell peppers, diced
1 small potato, peeled and diced small (or
diced, frozen hash browns)
1 Cup spinach
Salt and pepper to taste
Prep time
Note: Vitamin C is found in bell peppers, broccoli
10-15
and potatoes. Fortified cheese may also contain
MIN Vitamin D.
10 MIN 1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Set oven safe non-stick pan on med-high
heat.
5. Pour in egg mixture, stirring to spread evenly. Spread
cheese over mixture and place in oven for 15-20 min.
If your pan is not oven safe, transfer mixture into a pie
Serves 2. Mix eggs with 2% milk in a bowl and set aside.
dish.
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3. Sauté potatoes in oil for 5-7 min till they start to get color. Add in onions, 6. To check for doneness, pull from oven and poke middle
peppers, and broccoli. of frittata. If still runny, cook for additional 3-5 min or
4. Sauté vegetables for another 5-7 min. Turn off heat and add spinach, until middle is set.
stirring to mix evenly. 7. Let cool for 5 min and slice into wedges. Serve on plate
by itself or with a small side salad or fruit bowl
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RECIPE
Sauteed
Summer
Veggie Ingredients
Pesto Pesto
2 cups whole grain pasta
Pasta ¼ cup sliced carrots 1 cup basil
¼ cup broccoli ½ cup spinach
Prep time 2 oz. spinach ¼-½ cup oil
¼ cup sweet onion 1 Tablespoon almonds
40 MIN 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. 6. Turn heat off and season with salt and pepper. Add 2
tablespoons of pesto into pan and toss to coat vege-
Serves 2. Slice vegetables ¼ in. thick, place in bowl and set aside. tables.
7. To plate, swirl pasta onto center of plate. Place
4 3. To make the pesto, put basil, spinach, almonds, lemon juice and parme-
san in blender.
vegetables on and around pasta. Garnish with parsley
or parmesan (optional).
5. Place pan on medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Once hot, carefully
add vegetables and stir. Continue cooking for 5-7 min.
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Nutrition Labels
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Recipe Label Recipe Label
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Nutrition Labels
Recipe Label
4/19/2021 Recipe
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Label Recipe Label
Baked Chicken with Rainbow Seared Tuna Topped Salad with Baked Curry Salmon with
Roasted Veggies over Wild Rice Ginger Peanut Dressing Vegetables
Protein 13g 26% Vitamin A 66% Vitamin C 27% Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 98%
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Nutrition Labels
4/19/2021 Recipe Label
Recipe Label
Shrimp and Artichoke
4/19/2021Linguini Recipe Label
Kale and Chicken Ranch Wrap with Roasted Red Pepper Cream
with Broccoli and Wild Rice Sauce, Spinach and Red Onions Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower
Vitamin A 118% Vitamin C 204% Vitamin A 35% Vitamin C 29% Vitamin A 12% Vitamin C 71%
Calcium 16% Iron 27% Calcium 16% Iron 10% Calcium 14% Iron 3%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie
diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower
depending on your caloric needs. depending on your caloric needs. depending on your caloric needs.
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Nutrition Labels
Recipe Label 4/19/2021 Recipe Label
4/19/2021 Recipe Label
Roasted Brussels with Honey Sauteed Summer Veggie Pesto
Balsamic Glaze Vegetable Frittata Pasta
Total Fat 3g 4% Total Fat 20g 31% Total Fat 17g 25%
Saturated Fat 0g 2% Saturated Fat 9g 44% Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Trans Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 310mg 103% Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 341mg 14% Sodium 72mg 3%
Sodium 22mg 1%
Calcium 287mg 29% Calcium 90mg 9%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Potassium 376mg 11% Potassium 402mg 11%
Potassium 320mg 9%
Phosphorus 314mg 31% Phosphorus 186mg 19%
Phosphorus 56mg 6%
Total Carb 9g 3% Total Carb 38g 13%
Total Carb 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Dietary Fiber 6g 25%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 2g Sugars 3g
Sugars 20g
Protein 18g 37% Protein 9g 18%
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin A 31% Vitamin C 48% Vitamin A 71% Vitamin C 25%
Vitamin A 12% Vitamin C 109%
Calcium 29% Iron 11% Calcium 9% Iron 15%
Calcium 4% Iron 7%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower
diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs. depending on your caloric needs.
depending on your caloric needs.
Calories: 2,000 2,500 Calories: 2,000 2,500
Calories: 2,000 2,500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g Dietary Fiber 25g 30g Dietary Fiber 25g 30g
Dietary Fiber 25g 30g
Contains:Milk,Nuts,Wheat
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