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Greek Pasta with Tomatoes and White Beans (Yield: 4 main dish servings)
Ingredients: 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano (un-drained) 1 (19 oz) can cannellini beans (or other white beans), drained and rinsed 10 oz fresh spinach, washed and chopped (or whole baby spinach) 8 oz penne pasta 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions omitting oil and salt; drain. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes and beans in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add spinach to the tomato mixture; cook for 1-2 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring constantly. Serve sauce over prepared pasta, and sprinkle with feta cheese.
Banana in a Blanket (Yield: 1 serving)
Ingredients: 1 (6 inch) whole wheat tortilla 1 Tbsp smooth peanut butter 1 medium banana 1 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional) 1 Tbsp crunchy whole grain cereal
Directions: Lay tortilla on a plate; spread peanut butter evenly on tortilla. Sprinkle cereal over peanut butter. Peel and place banana on tortilla and drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired; roll the tortilla.
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