Crispy Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders

Each month, the same scenario occurs: the hot lunch form comes home I think ‘I wonder how much begging I am going to have to deal with this time’. The usual choices include hot dogs chips, macaroni and butter, fried chicken tenders with fries and pizza. I do allow the one slice of pizza each Friday however, the rest is a no-go. In order to avoid the sad puppy eyes and the guilt, I offer the foll...

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Veggie Patch Veggitos

This recipe is not advised for kids under 3, as hot dogs can pose a choking hazard. Makes 6 servings   6 Veggie Patch Veggie Dogs 1/4 cup tomato paste 1/2 cup canned low-fat refried beans 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder 6 (10- to 12-inch) flour tortillas, ideally whole wheat 3/4 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, divided   Cook Veggie Dogs according to package directions. Set aside. ...

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Veggie Patch Chick’n Caesar Salad

Makes 4 servings   For the dressing: 1 green tea bag 4 anchovy filets (optional) Juice of one lemon 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 to 2 garlic cloves 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste   For the salad: 1 package Veggie Patch Chick'n Cut...

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Veggie Patch BBQ Chick’n Nuggets Pizza

Serves 6 to 8 6 Veggie Patch Chick'n Nuggets, uncooked 1 ready-made pizza crust 1/2 cup store-bought barbecue sauce 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese 1/2 cup red onion, sliced thin, optional 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, optional   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Dice Veggie Patch Chick'n Nuggets into about 6 pieces each. Toss diced nuggets...

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Veggie Buffalo Wings Wrap

Makes 4 wraps One packet Veggie Patch Meatless Buffalo Wings 1/4 cup reduced fat blue cheese dressing 2 tablespoons Greek plain yogurt 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 cups shredded cabbage Hot sauce, to taste 4 large whole grain tortilla wraps, warm   Preheat oven or toaster oven to 375 degrees. Place wings on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake 9 to 12 minutes until crisp. Meanwhile, ...

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Veggie Patch Spinach Bites Quiche

  Makes 6 to 8 servings   3/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar or Colby cheese, divided 1/3 cup liquid egg whites (3 large egg whites) 2 large eggs 1/4 cup low fat milk 1 package (11 pieces) Veggie Patch Spinach Bites with Cheese Salt and pepper to taste   Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease or spray a 9 to 12 inch pie pan. Place bites on bottom of pie plate and bake for 13 minutes. M...

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Open-Faced Sloppy Joe

Ingredients: 3 oz. lean ground turkey 1/2 10.75 oz. can condensed tomato soup 1/8 cup water 1/2 T. mustard 1/2 Tbs. whole wheat hamburger bun Directions: Brown ground turkey meat in a medium sauce pan, cook off any remaining water. When cooked, stir in the soup, water, mustard and cook until mixture is hot and bubbling (if too much liquid continue cooki...

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Chunky Curried Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 1-3oz. pre-cooked chicken strip, diced 1 Tbs. fat-free mayo 1 Tbs. non-fat plain yogurt 1/2 tsp. curry powder 2 Tbs. raisins 1/2 green apple, peeled and finely diced Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups torn lettuce Directions: Mix together all ingredients except lettuce. Spread lettuce on plate and top with chicken salad. ...

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Grilled Salmon Salad

Ingredients: Salmon: 3 oz. fillet of salmon 1 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 Tbs. honey 1/8 tsp. ground ginger Salad: 1 cup raw spinach 1 cup romaine lettuce 1 Tbs. capers (optional) 2 Tbs. fat-free vinaigrette dressing Directions: Put salmon in zip lock bag with soy sauce, honey, and ground ginger. Refrigerate between 1-4 h...

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Open-faced Veggie Sandwich

Ingredients: 1/2 small ripe avocado 2 Tbs. chopped onion 1/2 small tomato chopped 1 whole wheat English muffin 1 Tbs. fat-free ranch dressing 1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts 1 Tbs. shredded cheddar cheese Directions: Open and toast both sides of the English muffin. Spread ranch on English muffin. Mash avocado and mix in onion and tomato. Spread mixt...

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