47 Quick Recipes You Can Make with Ingredients From the Garden

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47 Quick Recipes You Can Make with Ingredients From the Garden2/47 Stuffed Poblano Peppers 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Stuffed Poblanos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My partner adores these saucy stuffed peppers—and I love how quickly they come together. Top with low-fat sour cream and your favorite salsa. —Jean Erhardt, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 2 stuffed pepper halves: 312 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1039mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 3/47 Crunchy Lemon-Pesto Garden Salad 2

Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love using fresh vegetables straight from the garden to prepare this salad. If I pick the squash and cucumbers early enough, their skins are so tender that there’s no need to remove them! Best yet, the salad is easily adaptable—any fresh veggie from the garden can be put in with delicious results. —Carmell Childs, Orangeville, Utah Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 159 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 586mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g

fiber), 8g protein

fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 4/47 Dill Chicken Soup 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I could eat soup for every meal of the day, all year long. I particularly like dill and spinach—they add a brightness to this light and healthy soup. —Robin Haas, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 198 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 681mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean

meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 0.500 fat

meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 0.500 fat. 5/47 Cajun Sirloin with Mushroom Leek Sauce 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In 30 minutes you‘ll have a restaurant-quality steak with a bold Cajun flair. The best part? You can skip the drive, the wait and the bill! —Joshua Keefer, Delaware, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef with 1/4 cup sauce: 325 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 976mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein. 6/47 Sesame-Ginger Cucumber Salad 1

After some research, I came up with this cool, crisp salad

Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the marinated sides and salads that come with meals at Japanese restaurants and wanted to try them at home. After some research, I came up with this cool, crisp salad. —Kimberly Ludvick, Newburgh, New York Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 64 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 7/47 Cucumber Tomato Salad 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cucumber Tomato

Cucumber salad recipes are my absolute favorite!

Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cucumber salad recipes are my absolute favorite! This fast, fresh salad is a winner at every get together. It’s an easygoing, healthy side dish for kabobs, chicken or anything hot off the grill. —Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 90 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 356mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 8/47 Strawberry Kale Salad 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time

25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fresh, zingy salad is super easy and tastes just like the one I get at Culver’s! The sliced strawberries and fresh mint give it an extra-summery feel, and crumbled bacon and toasted almonds add the perfect amount of crunch. —Luanne Asta, Hampton Bays, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 231 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 399mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 9/47 Southern Fried BLT 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Southern Fried BLT Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m really not big on tomatoes—but I do like them green and fried, so I decided to try them in a sandwich. It was a smash! If you’ve gotta have cheese, add sharp cheddar to this indulgent twist on the traditional BLT. —Stacy King, Rome, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 634 calories, 45g fat (8g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 985mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. 10/47 Hasselback Tomato Clubs 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hasselback Tomato Clubs Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Make it for lunch or pair it with pasta salad for a light dinner

Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This no-fuss, no-bread riff on a classic is perfect during tomato season. Make it for lunch or pair it with pasta salad for a light dinner. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 2 stuffed tomatoes: 272 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 803mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein. 11/47 Garden-Fresh Rainbow Chard 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chard, a member of the beet family, is

prized for its green leaves and colorful stalks

prized for its green leaves and colorful stalks. Stir up these good-for-you greens with garlic and red onion. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 115 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 631mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat. 12/47 Garden Vegetable Gnocchi 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Garden Vegetable Gnocchi Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we go meatless, we toss gnocchi (my husband’s favorite) with veggies and a

dab of pesto

dab of pesto. I use zucchini in this, too. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 402 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 955mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein. 13/47 Summertime Tomato Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My crazy good salad has cherry tomatoes, squash and blueberries together in one bowl. Then I layer on the flavor with fresh corn, red onion and mint. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 95 calories, 5g fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch

(1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 108mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 14/47 Italian-Style Veggie Wraps 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Yummy! There are so many great flavors and textures in these wraps. Feel free to experiment with the ingredients—use mozzarella, pepperoni or any combo you like. —Maria Simmons, Rio Rancho, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 373 calories, 21g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 1298mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate

(4g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein

(4g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein. 15/47 Grilled Veggie Pizza 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Veggie Pizza Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this recipe one summer as a way to use up vegetables from our garden. Grilling the veggies first brings out their sizzling flavors. Try it with a sprinkling of olives or pine nuts before adding the cheese. —Susan Marshall, Colorado Springs, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 274 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 634mg

sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein

sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable. 16/47 Lemony Zucchini Ribbons Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh zucchini gets a shave and a drizzle of lemony goodness in this fab salad. Sprinkle the goat cheese or feta on top and dive in. —Ellie Martin Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 83 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 352mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 17/47 Asparagus Ham Dinner 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Asparagus Ham Dinner Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been making this low-fat ham dinner for my family for years, and we always look forward to it. With asparagus, tomato, pasta and chunks of ham, it’s a tempting blend of tastes and textures. —Rhonda Zavodny, David City, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 204 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 561mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g

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