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Ingredients 2 cups dried pinto beans, rinsed and picked over for stones or debris 6 cups water (enough to cover beans plus 2 inches) 1 tsp salt 2 tsp pepper (or to taste) 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional) 1 clove garlic (optional) Directions Minutes to Prepare: 5 | Minutes to Cook: 480 Rinse pinto beans thoroughly with cold water.Mix in salt.Transfer beans into slow cooker.Add enough water to cover the beans by two inches.Add the pepper, onions and garlic.Cook on high for 6 to 8 hours, or until most of…

Ingredients Apple Pie Fries1¼ cups canned Apple Pie Filling (increase to 1¾ cups if using US refrigerated pie crust) (Note 1)3 tbsp sugar (your choice – white, brown, raw) (Note 2)¼ tsp cinnamon2 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry (25cm/10″ square) (do not thaw) OR 14 oz refrigerated pie crust (Note 1)1 egg2 tbsp sugar granules (or ordinary sugar) (optional – for sprinkling)Oil spraySalted Caramel Sauce1 cup caster sugar⅓ cup water½ cup heavy cream (not whipped)¼ tsp salt1 tbsp unsalted butter Directions 1 Place Apple Pie Filling, sugar and cinnamon in the…

Ingredients 1 box spice cake mix1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin puree Directions Simply mix the pumpkin and the spice cake mix powder together and drop by heaping tablespoons into greased muffin cups.Bake at 350 18-22 minutes or until a knife comes out clean Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe: 18Serving Size: 1 servingAmount Per Serving Calories113.8 Total Fat0.4 g Saturated Fat0.0 g Polyunsaturated Fat0.0 g Monounsaturated Fat0.0 g Cholesterol0.0 mg Sodium119.9 mg Potassium50.5 mg Total Carbohydrate24.4 g Dietary Fiber2.0 g Sugars13.3 g Protein2.9 g SmartPoints: 5

Ingredients Meatballs 1 pound extra-lean ground beef, 4% fat at most 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 3/4 cup reduced-fat marinara sauce 1/4 cup egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute 2 teaspoon chopped garlic 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper Topping 1 cup seeded and chopped tomato 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup finely hashed sweet onion 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper Directions Prep time: 20 min |…

Ingredients: 1 lb ground round 1 (15 ounce) can chunky Italian-style tomatoes cooking spray (Pam) 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough 6 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425°.2. Cook meat in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring until it crumbles. Drain, if necessary, and return to skillet. Add tomatoes, and cook until heated through.3. While meat cooks, coat a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Unroll pizza crust dough, and press into bottom and halfway up sides of…

Ingredients 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, halved 6 carrots, cut diagonally in 1 1/2-inch-thick slices Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, garlic and thyme; set aside. Place brussels…

Ingredients 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1 cup non-fat milk 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth 3/4 cup dry polenta 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup fresh basil Salt and pepper Directions Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 35 mins 1 . Boil together milk, broth, and salt. Reduce heat, add polenta and whisk. Cook the polenta for 5-7 minutes, stir regularly until thick.2 . Cook covered for 20 more minutes and keep stirring every 10 minutes.3 . Turn off heat, add cheese and basil. Mix together until cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper if needed. SmartPoints: 5

Ingredients : 1⁄2 cup light butter 1⁄2 cup 1% low-fat milk 2 cup white sugar 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1⁄2 cup reduced fat peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1⁄4 tsp salt 3 cup quick cooking oats 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped Directions : Mix together butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir in oats and pecans. Using a small cookie scoop…

Ingredients 1 sweet potato 1 tablespoon olive oil for a sweeter taste use unrefined (non-hydrogented) coconut oil Instructions Peel sweet potato and cut into julienne strips (the easiest way is to use a julienne peeler) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Add strings to a large mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Spread strings evenly over a large cookie sheet. Stir every 10 minutes and continue to bake until crispy, approximately 30 minutes. Strings will continue to get crispy after coming out of the oven. Discard any potato strings that are…

Ingredients 1 chicken large, roasted 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves minced 2 teaspoons fresh thyme 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt 2 celery stalks 1/4 cup water optional 1 cup baby carrots 2 potatoes medium, cut into 1-inch cubes Instructions Rinse and pat dry chicken. Rub the outside of chicken with olive oil. Combine spices and rub on the outside of the chicken. Place minced garlic in the cavity along with a little more salt and pepper. Add water to the slow cooker, next the celery and the chicken on top, breast side up. The celery prevents the chicken from browning…