Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange eggplant, onions, and zucchini on a baking sheet, sprayed with cooking spray. Lightly spray top of vegetables with cooking spray as well. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 10 minutes covered and 10 minutes uncovered.
White Bean Hummus
Drain and rinse the beans; add into the bowl of a food processor, along with remaining ingredients. Puree until the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
Wraps
Using the microwave or a teapot, bring 1¼ cups water to a boil. Add into a medium-sized heatproof container, along with couscous. Stir together and cover with a lid or very tightly with plastic wrap. Let couscous sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, peel cucumbers.
You might imagine that Rhode Island farms are quiet in the colder seasons. But at wintertime farmers’ markets, there is a surprising bounty of local vegetables, including carrots, beets, turnips, squash, lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, radishes, and much more.
In a large pot, heat oil and add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent. Add chicken broth, water, chicken breasts, brown rice (if uncooked), salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20-25 minutes. Remove chicken breasts and shred off the meat with a fork.
This is the season of good tidings and cheer and, of course, dessert. Eating a small amount of these decadent treats is fine—especially the ones that only come around once a year.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Scrub sweet potatoes, cut into fries or wedges, and toss with olive oil in a bowl. Place in a single layer on baking sheet and bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown.
Looking for easy ways to stretch your grocery dollar without sacrificing taste or nutrition? Try building your meals around beans, one of nature's most perfect—and affordable—foods.
Heat oil in a large nonstick pan. Add chicken, and sauté for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
Add zucchini, eggplant, onion, green pepper, and mushrooms. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a blender, combine all sauce ingredients and blend until smooth. Set aside. In wok or large skillet, heat oil and stir-fry tofu cubes over high heat until golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Remove tofu and set aside.