This quick and easy dinner can be a great way to use up various veggies you might have lying around. Serve it over rice and add protein like tofu or tempeh!
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Vegetable Frittata
Frittatas are a great weeknight meal because they’re quick to make and you can add in any vegetables you might have in your fridge! Try different varieties and get creative with your combos!
Portobello Cheddar Burgers
A delicious alternative to your typical grilled meats! Portobello burgers are an excellent substitute for a normal cheeseburger and are much healthier and cheaper! Best prepared on a grill, but can also be cooked in a frying pan on the stove.
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 Portobello mushroom caps (whole)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Pinch salt & pepper
- 4 Whole wheat burger rolls
- 4 oz cheddar cheese (sliced)
- 1 tomato (optional)
- Red onion (optional)
- Lettuce (optional)
- Avocado (optional)
- Burger condiments (optional)
Directions
- Wipe mushroom caps clean with a papertowel. In a large plastic ziplock or a large mixing bowl, mix vinegar, oil, garlic, salt & pepper . Add mushrooms and let soak for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Place mushroom caps on grill, smooth side up and grill until browned (5-8 minutes)
- Flip mushrooms over and grill for another 5-8 minutes until tender.
- Just before mushrooms are finished, add cheese slices to the mushrooms and grill until melted.
- Place on a roll (toasted if desired) and top with sliced tomato, red onion, lettuce, avocado and other condiments as desired!
Variations:
- Try using other cheeses such as blue cheese or goat cheese.
- Grill the mushrooms in the same fashion and use as a topper on pasta.
Tasty Taco Salad
During class we substituted the beef in this recipe for lean ground turkey. Whichever choice you make, be sure to choose meat that is lean. If you don’t feel like meat, try substituting black beans! Beans are a great protein option.
Click on the image below for a PDF version of the recipe:
Pita Pizzas
This quick and easy dinner is a healthier and cheaper way to feed your family pizza! Plus, you get the fun bonus of everyone getting to add the toppings that they want. Just be sure to include some vegetables! Click on the image below for a PDF version.
