Dietitians Dish – June 21, 2021
Sun-sationally Simple Summer Snacks!
Homemade Popcorn Trail Mix
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 oz. walnut halves
- 1 cup air popped popcorn
- 1 Tbsp. shelled pumpkin seeds
- 1 Tbsp. dark chocolate chips
Directions:
- Combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl and gently stir.
Recipe and image from Produce for Better Health Foundation at fruitsandveggies.org.
Veggie Quesadillas with Cilantro Yogurt Dip
Ingredients
- 12 soft corn tortillas
- 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup beans, black or pinto (canned or cooked; drained)
- 3/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped or grated
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely minced (optional)
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 2 cups plain non-fat yogurt
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Directions:
- Preheat large skillet over low heat (250ᵒF in an electric skillet).
- Divide cheese, corn, beans, 1/2 cup cilantro, peppers and carrot between the tortillas, covering about half of each tortilla. Fold each tortilla in half over the filling.
- Place 1 or 2 folded tortillas on a dry skillet and heat until cheese is melted and tortilla is slightly golden, about 3 minutes.
- Flip and cook other side until golden; about 1 minute.
- Remove to a plate and repeat until all tortillas are heated.
- Mix together non-fat yogurt, 1/2 cup cilantro, and salt to make the dip. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately with the dip.
Recipe and image from FoodHero.org.