Grilled Chicken & Roasted Red Pepper Panini

Ingredients:

Roasted Red Peppers

Chicken Breast

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Whole Wheat Sandwich Thin

Directions:

-Preheat the oven to 350°

-Roast the red peppers for 30 minutes

-While waiting for the peppers to cook, grill the chicken

-Put mozzarella on top of chicken while grilling

-Put roasted red peppers on top of the cheese and chicken

-Toast the

-Put the grilled chicken, mozzarella and red peppers

-Add balsamic dressing to add more flavor

Prep Time: 35 minutes

Cost: $6

Salad Pizza

Ingredients:

Boboli Pizza Dough

Spinach Spring Mix

Cucumbers

Roasted Red Peppers

Ken’s Balsamic Vinaigrette

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 425°

-Cook the pizza dough for 10 minutes

-Add the spring mix, cucumbers, red peppers and whatever you like on your salad

-Pour salad dressing

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cost: $7

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Ingredients:

1 cup parmesan cheese

1 (4 ½ ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed

1 (6 ¼ ounce) can artichoke hearts, drain and chop

1/3 cup sour cream

1/2 cup cream cheese

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon garlic, minced

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 375°

-Mix together the parmesan cheese, spinach and artichoke hearts

-Combine sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise and garlic to the spinach mixture

-Bake for 25-30 minutes

-Let it cool for a few minutes

-Serve with crackers or tortilla chips

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cost: $17

*Serves 6 people

Turkey Avocado Burgers

Ingredients:

1/2 lb. ground turkey

1/2 large avocado

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 clove of garlic, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

-Combine ingredients, being careful not to mush avocado

-Form into patties and grill until done

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cost: $5

Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients:
1/2 lb. lean ground turkey1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 c. corn
1 can of tomatoes, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp. garlic, minced
3 tbsp. chopped onion
2 tbsp. cilantro
3 tbsp. taco seasoning
2 bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise and cleaned*
1/3 c. chicken broth
Shredded cheese for garnish (We use Mozzarella!)(Makes 2 servings)

Directions:
-Cook ground turkey in large skillet
-After cooked, add onion, cilantro, garlic & tomatoes
-Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes
-Add corn, black beans & taco seasoning and let simmer for another 5 minutes
-To prepare peppers- cut out stem and seeds, and then cut them in half
-Fill peppers with turkey mixture
-Put chicken broth in oven safe dish, then place peppers in. Cook for 40 minutes
- Take out and sprinkle cheese on top. Cook for 5 more minutes to let melt

Prep Time:
25 minutes
+ 45 minute cook time

Total Cost: $13