Mexi Mix

Mexi Mix

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup cooked

Calories per serving: 326

Fat per serving: 1 g

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Meal Starter Mix
  • 1 cup salsa (low sodium)
  • 15.25 oz can corn (no salt added)
  • 1 16 oz can black beans (low sodium)

Instructions

  1. Add remaining ingredients to prepared Meal Starter Mix and heat through.

Notes

Saturated Fat: 0 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 1032 mg

Potassium: 710 mg

Carbohydrates: 61 g

Dietary Fiber: 6 g

Sugars: 8 g

Protein: 16 g

https://illinifightinghunger.org/mexi-mix/

Spanish Rice

Spanish Rice

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup cooked

Calories per serving: 441

Fat per serving: 9 g

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion
  • 1 15 oz can peas (no salt added) or frozen
  • 1 pkg Meal Starter Mix
  • 2 14.5 oz low sodium tomato sauce
  • 3 C low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 C cooked chicken

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in skillet, then add onion and sauté, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent (about 5 minutes).
  2. Cook Meal Starter Mix according to package using chicken broth (or water) and tomatoes instead of just water. Mix in spices. Then add cooked chicken, onions, and peas.

Notes

Saturated Fat: 3 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 39 mg

Sodium: 928 mg

Potassium: 105 mg

Carbohydrates: 57 g

Dietary Fiber: 5 g

Sugars: 9 g

Protein: 40 g

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Taco Casserole

Taco Casserole

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup cooked

Calories per serving: 419

Fat per serving: 13 g

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Meal Starter Mix
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 package low sodium taco seasoning
  • 1/2 C shredded mozzarella (low-moisture, part-skim)
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 can tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 C mozzarella shredded cheese (low-moisture, part-skim)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 10-inch round baking dish.
  2. Cook Meal Starter Mix according to package directions.
  3. While Meal Starter Mix is cooking, heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef, breaking up chunks, until browned throughout, about 10 minutes. Drain off fat.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, taco seasoning, and water and bring to a low simmer; simmer about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir together ground beef mixture, casserole and 1/4 cup cheese. Spread into prepared baking dish.
  6. Top with remaining cheese and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. Serve with your favorite toppings such as chopped tomatoes or avocado slices, if desired.

Notes

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 49 mg

Sodium: 1006 mg

Potassium: 813 mg

Carbohydrates: 48 g

Dietary Fiber: 3 g

Sugars: 5 g

Protein: 28 g

https://illinifightinghunger.org/taco-casserole/

Southwest Breakfast Casserole

Southwest Breakfast Casserole

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup

Calories per serving: 462

Fat per serving: 11 g

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Meal Starter Mix
  • 6 large eggs, scrambled
  • 1 C milk 1%
  • 1 can black beans (low sodium)
  • 1 C salsa (low sodium)
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 C shredded mozzarella cheese (low-moisture, part-skim)

Instructions

  1. Cook Meal Starter Mix according to directions
  2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Whisk milk and eggs together. Add remaining ingredient. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish.
  4. Sprinkle with extra cheese if desired.
  5. Place the casserole in the oven and bake until the egg mixture has solidified (about 30 minutes).

Notes

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 179 mg

Sodium: 1257 mg

Potassium: 992 mg

Carbohydrates: 64 g

Dietary Fiber: 4 g

Sugars: 10 g

Protein: 29 g

https://illinifightinghunger.org/southwest-breakfast-casserole/