CNP Vegetable Mix
By preparing fresh vegetables in advance, CNP Vegetable Mix speeds cooking time in recipes calling for fresh or frozen vegetables. This mix is versatile and can be used in most recipes calling for a variety of vegetables.
$0.78 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 small zucchinis
- 1 bell pepper (green or red)
- 1 onion
- 3 carrots
- 3 celery stalks
- 1 small yellow (summer) squash
Instructions
- Chop the vegetables into ½-inch pieces. Chop only the amount that can be used within 3 days. Store remaining uncut vegetables to chop later in the week.
- Combine chopped vegetables and store in sealable bag in the refrigerator.
- Use ½-1 cup of the mix with the ideas listed below. Use the mix within 3-4 days.
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Notes
- Vary this mix with in-season vegetables. Try adding vegetables to breakfas, lunch, and dinner!
- Cook in a little canola oil in a small pan and add scrambled eggs.
- Add to any type of quiche.
- Cook in a little canola oil in a small pan with chopped potato, low fat breakfast sausage, and salsa.
- Cook in a small pan or microwave. Add to soup, stew, Sloppy Joe mix, spaghetti sauce, or tacos.
- Add to other vegetables such as cabbage or broccoli for a stir fry. Try adding meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans or tofu.
- Add to any green salad or tuna, egg, or pasta salad.
- Cook in small pan or microwave. Make a pilaf by adding rice, barley, pasta, or another whole grain.
- Make a wrap with hummus, vegetables, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and sunflower seeds in a tortilla.
- Use in recipes calling for fresh or cooked chopped vegetables.
Nutrition Label
Serving: 0.5 cup
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