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Cultural Recipes

Mangu

Mangu is a traditional Dominican dish made from mashed plantains typically served with sautéed onions. You can optionally garnish with fried cheese and salami.

Quick Meals

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 milk of choice
  • 2 TBSP applesauce
  • 1/2 TBSP maple syrup

Directions

  1. In a small Tupperware container or jar (8-10 oz in size) combine oats and cinnamon.
  2. Stir, then add the milk, maple syrup and applesauce.
  3. Stir once more, cover, and put in the refrigerator overnight or for 4-5 hours.
  4. In the morning, give the oats a stir or shake. Serve chilled.
  5. (Optional) top with diced apple, nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings: 1
  • Calories: 238
  • Carbs: 45 g
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Sodium: 57 mg
  • Sugar: 15 g

Baked Sweet Potato Balls

Ingredients

  • Mashed sweet potatoes
  • Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F
  2. Mix Ingredients into a mixing bowl
  3. Once well mixed, scoop into balls on baking tray and bake for 15 minutes

Cranberry and Turkey Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked turkey meat (cold), chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons light mayonnaise

Directions

  1. Gather Ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  2. Enjoy on whole wheat crackers, whole grain pita or atop lettuce to make a great salad

Creamy Corn Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-ounce) can of creamed corn
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of green onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (optional)
  • Salt and pepper lightly to taste

Directions

  1. Gather Ingredients and pour into mixing bowl
  2. Mix Ingredients well

Eggplant Fries

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 1/4-cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4-cup parmesan cheese
  • 1-teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Marinara sauce for dipping (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F
  2. Cut eggplant into fry slices
  3. Mix breadcrumbs, parmesan and Italian seasoning
  4. Dip into flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture
  5. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 7-10 minutes

Overnight Oats

Directions

  • 1/2 cup dry rolled, instant, or steel-cut oats
  • 2/3 cup milk or milk substitute (such as almond or soymilk)
  • 2 Tablespoons chia seed, flax seed or quinoa (optional)
  • 1-Tablespoon sugar or sugar substitute (honey, agave, maple syrup, banana or dates or Splenda)
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • Add your favorite nuts, dried fruit or fresh fruit!

Directions

  1. Place Ingredients in a bowl or storage container and mix together
  2. Transfer into a tight fitted jar or storage container
  3. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours

Tuna Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 (12-ounce) can of tuna
  • 1 cup finely chopped red peppers
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise or mustard (as a healthier alternative)

Directions

  1. Gather Ingredients and mix in a mixing bowl
  2. Serve and refrigerate

Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients

  • Yogurt (plain, Greek, or low sugar)
  • Fruit (berries, apples, raisins, etc.)
  • Grains (granola, oats, or cereal)

Directions

  1. Add layer of yogurt to a cup and place fruit on top of it
  2. Add another layer of yogurt and top with grains

Contact Us

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