Fantastic French Toast

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs 1/2 cup non-fat milk

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 6 slices whole-wheat bread

• Syrup or other toppings (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the griddle over medium heat, or set an electric frying pan at 375 degrees.

2. Put eggs, milk, and vanilla in a pie pan or shallow bowl and beat with a fork until well mixed.

3. Grease the griddle or pan with a thin layer of oil or use nonstick spray.

4. Dip both sides of bread, one slice at a time, in the egg mixture and cook on the hot griddle or frying pan.

5. Cook on one side until golden brown. Turn the bread over to cook the other side. It will take about 4 minutes on each side.

6. Serve with syrup, applesauce, fruit slices, or jam.

Serving Size:

6 servings; 1 slice per person

Cost:

Per recipe: $1.12; per serving: $0.19

Recipe Courtesy of USDA "Eating Healthy on a Budget" https://myplate-prod.azureedge.us/sites/default/files/cookbooks/HealthyEatingonaBudgetCookbook_0.pdf

Easy Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients:

• Cooking oil spray, as needed (non-stick)

• 1 onion (large, peeled, and chopped)

• 1 green bell pepper (medium, washed, seeded, and chopped)

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)

• 1 can kidney beans (15.5 oz, drained and rinsed)

• 6 cups cooked brown rice

Instructions:

1. Spray skillet with cooking oil spray.

2. Cook onion and pepper over medium heat for 5 minutes or until tender.

3. Add garlic powder, tomatoes, and kidney beans.

4. Bring mixture to a boil.

5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

6. Serve over rice.

Serving Size:

8 servings; 1 cup per person

Cost:

Per recipe: $4.56; per serving: $0.57

Recipe Courtesy of USDA "Eating Healthy on a Budget" https://myplate-prod.azureedge.us/sites/default/files/cookbooks/HealthyEatingonaBudgetCookbook_0.pdf

Chocolate Chip Yogurt Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)

• 1/2 cup margarine

• 1/2 cup yogurt (non-fat, plain)

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

• 3/4 cups flour (all-purpose)

• 1 cup flour (whole wheat)

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (miniature, or carob chips)

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 375º F.

2. In a large bowl combine sugar, brown sugar, and margarine; beat until light and fluffy.

3. Add yogurt and vanilla; blend well. Stir in flour and baking soda; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips.

4. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375º F for 8 to 12 minutes or until light and golden brown.

5. Cool 1 minute, remove from cookie sheets.

Serving Size:

36 servings; 1 cookie per serving

Cost:

Per recipe: $1.86; per serving: $0.05

Recipe Courtesy of USDA "Eating Healthy on a Budget" https://myplate-prod.azureedge.us/sites/default/files/cookbooks/HealthyEatingonaBudgetCookbook_0.pdf

White Chili

Ingredients:

• 4 cups white beans (cooked)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 2 red pepper (chopped)

• 1 onion (large, chopped)

• 1 chopped green chili (can adjust to taste)

• 3 garlic (cloves, minced)

• 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 teaspoon oregano

• 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)

• 2 cups milk, low-fat

• 1/4 cup cilantro

• 3/4 pounds chicken (cooked and cubed)

• 6 corn tortillas (toasted and cut into 1-inch squares)

Instructions:

1. Sauté peppers and onion in olive oil.

2. Add green chili, garlic, spices, and chicken broth. Simmer for 20 minutes.

3. Add milk, cooked beans, and cooked chicken. Allow chili to thicken before adding cilantro. Heat throughly.

4. Top chili with crisp tortillas before serving.

Servings :

10 servings

Cost:

Per recipe: $6.11; per serving: $0.61

Recipe Courtesy of USDA "Eating Healthy on a Budget" https://myplate-prod.azureedge.us/sites/default/files/cookbooks/HealthyEatingonaBudgetCookbook_0.pdf

Yogurt Pops

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces yogurt, fat-free, flavored, or plain

• 3/4 cups fruit juice

Instructions:

1. Put the yogurt and juice in a bowl.

2. Stir together well.

3. Pour the mix into paper cups.

4. Stick a popsicle stick in the center of the mix in the cup.

5. Place the yogurt pops in the freezer until they turn solid.

Serving Size:

4 servings; 1 cup per person

Cost:

Per recipe: $0.77; per serving: $0.19

Recipe Courtesy of USDA "Eating Healthy on a Budget" https://myplate-prod.azureedge.us/sites/default/files/cookbooks/HealthyEatingonaBudgetCookbook_0.pdf