Try-At-Home Recipes
Veggie-Ful Breakfast Bites
A veggie-loaded bite is the perfect on-the-go snack that guarantees your body will be fed fiber and antioxidants! Customize this recipe with your favorite vegetables or berries.
Whole-Wheat Quesadilla with White Beans and Spinach
Get four of five MyPlate food groups into your meal with this whole-wheat quesadilla recipe, featuring beans, whole-wheat tortillas, spinach, and Greek yogurt!
Berry and Cauliflower Smoothie
If you’ve never enjoyed cauliflower in a smoothie, this is the time to try! Frozen cauliflower adds a smooth texture, while berries brighten up the treat! If using a personal blender, quarter the recipe.
Apple Chicken Salad Sandwich
This flavorful recipe is the perfect snack, appetizer, or meal! Using the MyPlate as a guide, the apple chicken salad sandwich is a wonderful way to enjoy food from all of your food groups.
Easy Caribbean Chicken
This is a short and easy Caribbean dish that infuses flavors of sweet and savory. This dish is also packed with important nutrients such as protein and vitamin C.
Noodle Kugel
Noodle Kugel is a classic Jewish recipe often made during holidays. It can be served as a side dish or stand-alone sweet dessert. This recipe uses whole wheat egg noodles instead of regular egg noodles and non-fat, plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Kimchi Fried Rice
Kimchi contains lots of probiotics and has many health benefits such as supporting the immune system and reducing inflammation. Kimchi can be eaten as a side dish as it is, or it can be added to recipes like fried rice, soups, and stews.
Chicken and Bok Choy Stir Fry
This dish makes stir-fry even simpler using low-sodium soy sauce and half a teaspoon of sugar for its sauce. It contains bok choy, an Asian cruciferous vegetable which is similar to kale, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli.
Arabic Salad
Enjoy a vibrant and beautiful Arabic salad at your next meal. Lemon juice gives it a zesty flavor and the combination of cucumber and red bell pepper give it a light and refreshing crunch.
Pumpkin Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins
A delicious, low-fat pumpkin muffin with a touch of vegetables and some sweet
chocolate chips! A healthy alternative to other sugary breakfast options.
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
This Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie is loaded with nutrients and is so delicious, your body and your mouth will thank you for making it!
Instant Vegan Mashed Potatoes
Make this vegan mashed potato recipe with our Shepherd’s Pie recipe for a comforting, dairy-free dish. Be sure to check the ingredient’s list of your instant mashed potato mix to ensure there’s no milk pre-added or use freshly boiled potatoes.
Ethiopian Cabbage
Enjoy this Ethiopian vegetable dish with your choice of grains, protein, and fruits to make it a MyPlate meal! This dish is filled with earthy flavors and a variety of textures. It is often served with injera and is vegan friendly.
Shrimp Pasta with Mozzarella
Looking for a quick fix? This tasty recipe is quick and easy to make and many of the ingredients can be found in your pantry. Make it your own by switching out some of the ingredients.
Vegan Japchae
Japchae (pronounced “Chap-Chay”) is a popular Korean noodle stir fry made with sweet potato glass noodles, vegetables, and often times meat. The sweet potato glass noodles are not actually made of glass, but the clear color is where it gets its name from.
Three Sisters Soup
This recipe features key ingredients in many Native American tribes such as the three sisters: corn, beans, and squash. This combination provides protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins and minerals.
Zesty Tuna Pasta
Italian cuisine is based on the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in pasta, fish, fruits, and vegetables. Italian cooking often uses garlic, olive oil, fresh tomatoes, basil, oregano, and cheese. This Italian inspired recipe can be easily made with ingredients commonly found in your pantry and is a great source of iron and vitamin D.
Lentil Vegetable Soup
Serve this hearty vegetable soup with crackers or whole wheat bread for a satisfying meal!
Tinolang Manok
Filipino cuisine is influenced by Chinese and Mexican cuisine. Tinolang Manok is a savory, clear-broth chicken soup, perfect for the colder temperatures ahead.
Sunshine Muffins
These sweet and savory Sunshine Muffins make for an energized snack or breakfast addition. A great combination of fruits and vegetables loaded with fiber to keep you full and satisfied.
Cherry Oat Crumble
This old-fashioned Cherry Oat Crumble is what summer dessert dreams are made of! Loaded with your choice of sweet or tart cherries, with a toasty crumble on top, this quick and easy recipe will have everyone in the mood for some dessert!
Salmon Salad with Tahini Dressing
Eating healthy doesn’t have to break the bank! This budget-friendly salmon salad is high in vitamin D, protein, and fiber and makes a great side or main entrée.
Vegetable Stew with Coconut Milk
This Vegetable Stew with Coconut Milk is filled with vegetables and delicious greens. This one-pot stew is comforting, healthy and a great weeknight dinner for the whole family.
Chilean Vegetable Stew
Hearty with red potatoes, butternut squash and tomatoes, this stew is Chilean cooking at its best. Packed with nutrients and a variety of colors, this stew will not only appeal to your eyes and taste buds, but also your budget!
Cucumber Yogurt Dip
This recipe is made with low-fat Greek yogurt, which provides more protein and less fat that most veggie dips. Serve this with peppers, cucumbers, or your other favorite vegetables!
Chicken with Crunchy Apple Salsa
Get your fix of lean protein from chicken breast topped with a sweet and spicy apple salsa!
Skillet Granola
Save money and reduce added sugars by making your own granola in a skillet! This granola is made with oats, a whole grain with lots of fiber.
Tomato and Spinach Whole Wheat Pasta
Get a serving of whole grains and vegetables from this quick and easy pasta dish!
Beef and Broccoli
This beef and broccoli recipe is full of lean, animal-based protein, fiber, and several key vitamins and minerals to keep you feeling healthy and energized.
Nacho Cheese Party Dip
Just in time for festive winter parties, check out this healthy Nacho Cheese Party Dip, featuring ingredients provided in a Stockbox including canned tomatoes, black beans and corn.
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos
A satisfying plant-based taco alternative loaded with protein, vitamins A,E & C. They bring a colorful, flavorful, healthy fiesta to any dinner table or party. Add your favorite taco toppings to make it yours!
Pear Salad
This Pear Salad combines canned pears, tomato, cucumber, carrots, and salad greens to give you a sweet and tangy recipe. It provides important nutrients like vitamin C, fiber, vitamin A, and more.
Pear Waldorf Pita
This Pear Waldorf Pita recipe is simple to make and has a delicious crunch with every bite. This can be served as a healthy lunch or afterschool snack. It is low in calories and can also be prepared the night before.
Pear Quesadillas
Adding canned pears to quesadillas adds a healthy and delicious twist with a sweet and savory bite every time. This quick and easy recipe uses few ingredients and is simple to follow along with.
Salmon, Apple, and Celery Salad
This crunchy and tangy Salmon, Apple, and Celery Salad is the perfect summer salad. This recipe is a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, providing benefits for your brain, bones, and digestive system.
Fruity French Toast Casserole
This Fruity French Toast Casserole is a great way to start your day and to add fruits to your diet. It uses canned pears, which is a great source of fiber and vitamin C. It also uses pre-made bread to help make cooking simple.
Ginger Mandarin-Pear Salad
This Ginger Mandarin-Pear Salad recipe helps you use your canned mandarin and canned pears in a unique way. It also helps you increase your daily fruit intake and is a great source of vitamin C and fiber.
Zucchini Bread Muffins
You can use zucchini or any summer squash to make this sweet treat. Eat it warmed up for breakfast or as a healthy dessert while getting in a serving of vegetables – yum! Enjoy as a loaf or muffins.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Treats
Make this sweet and nutritious treat for your family and friends. The No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls are a quick and easy snack that is easy to take on the go. There is no baking required, and these treats taste like cookie dough!
Buffalo-Style Cauliflower Bites
These spicy buffalo-style cauliflower bites are a great way to pack a lot of flavor into seasonal produce. This simple recipe serves as a healthy after school snack or as an appetizer while you enjoy watching the game!
Vegetable Egg Bake
Breakfast casseroles are a great option for holidays. You can wake up with breakfast ready to go by putting this recipe together the night before. You can even substitute with your favorite seasonings and veggies.
Ponche (Mexican Christmas Punch)
Ponche is essentially a warm fruit punch that uses Mexican fruits that you might no be familiar with like tejocote, tamarind and guavas. One serving counts towards a full daily serving of fruits!
Hummus Taco Dip
This easy recipe is such a healthy alternative to the traditional taco dip and tastes great. The fresh vegetables make it this dip light and refreshing. Pair with your favorite tortilla chips and you’ll have a crowd favorite!
Chili Cheese Dip
This three-ingredient Chili Cheese Dip is a go-to snack to have at any gathering. This recipe makes 32 servings and uses ingredients that are commonly found at food pantries. Altogether, this snack can be made for under $10!
Easy Roasted Butternut Squash
Butternut squash has a smooth, sweet and nutty flavor. Try using it in this Easy Roasted Butternut Squash recipe that uses 5 basic ingredients. This is a perfect side-dish for your Thanksgiving dinner.
Honey-Glazed Acorn Squash
This quick and easy acorn squash recipe can be prepped in under 10 minutes. Acorn squash is a winter squash that has a thick green skin (edible) with prominent ridges. It is fibrous and sometimes stringy.
Butternut Squash Soup
Cozy up with a classic bowl of warm, creamy butternut squash soup. Pair this soup with a sandwich or a salad for a well-rounded MyPlate friendly meal. Butternut Squash is high in vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and fiber.
Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash
This Herb-Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash is simple enough for a weeknight dinner but it also makes a perfect side dish for your holiday table. It is made with just 5 ingredients!
Butternut Squash Grain Bowl
Bowls are a flexible way to use leftovers and to combine different food groups into your meal. This seasonal bowl uses winter squash, dried berries, nuts and apples. The fiber will help keep you feeling full and satisfied.
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Acorn squash are small and shaped like acorns they’re best for roasting and stuffing. This stuffed acorn squash recipe is perfect for family dinner and has great flavor and texture. You’ll enjoy savory, sweet, and salty in every bite.
Hummus
This classic garbanzo bean dip is easy to make and a versatile dish. Serve hummus with fresh raw vegetables, on a piece of whole wheat pita bread or tortilla, on crackers, or as a sandwich filling.
Roasted Chickpeas
This tasty and crunchy snack can be seasoned anyway you like. Use salt and pepper like in the recipe or try cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, cinnamon, nutmeg – or whatever you have on hand!
Fiesta Hummus
This dip is a spin on the traditional hummus. It is full of protein and can be served with vegetables or whole wheat pita for a healthy snack. Make it as spicy as you like by adding more or less of the cayenne pepper and jalapeno pepper.
Chickpea Corn Chowder
This Chickpea Corn Chowder is hearty and creamy soup to warm you up on a cold day. Try adapting this recipe to fit your preferences, add your favorite vegetables, protein and herbs. Chickpeas are a great source of protein.
One Pot Cheesy Broccoli Chickpea Rice Casserole
The One Pot Cheesy Broccoli Chickpea Rice Casserole is a quick yet satisfying comfort meal. Perfect for a last minute meal, it is easy to make and is loaded with fiber, protein, iron and calcium.
Split Pea Salad
Most of us associate split peas with split pea soup but try bringing this Split Pea Salad to your next picnic, cookout or potluck. Split peas are a good source of folate, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, thiamine and iron.
Lentil Oatmeal Cookies
In these crisp-edged, cakey cookies, lentils disguise themselves as oats – no one will ever guess they’re in there, bumping up protein and fiber. They’re considerably lower in sugar than most cookies, and yet perfectly sweet.
Apple Peanut Butter Cake
This yummy treat makes a great dessert or breakfast addition! You would never know it but this Apple Peanut Butter Cake contains yellow split peas. Split peas like other legumes are a great source of protein, fiber and iron.
Lentil Stew
Quick, easy and flavorful, this lentil stew will be your new favorite comfort food. Perfect for the colder winter months, this stew will warm you right up! Add a fried egg on top and you have a healthy and hearty meal.
Lentil and Bean Salad
This salad is a great go-to for those summer potlucks and picnics with just the right amount of texture and color. This recipe can be made using dried lentils and nearly any kind of beans, try using whatever you have on hand.
Banana Oat Muffins
This quick and easy breakfast (or snack!) provides a balance of whole grains, fruit, and protein that’s perfect for busy adults and children alike. Simply add all the ingredients to a blender to mix, then bake!
Split Pea Soup
Dried split peas are good source of plant-based protein, low in fat and an excellent source of fiber. Fiber is important to help us maintain digestive health, and helps to regulate your cholesterol for heart health, too.