228 better green Recipes

green beans (i used a combo of green and purple beans) trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces, diced pancetta, (if you don tsp have pancetta , you can use bacon), extra virgin olive oil, onion, diced, whole tomatoes, peeled and diced (you don tsp have to peel them, but i like them better without the peel. if they are especially seedy, go ahead and remove the seeds otherwise, i would just leave them in. also, i peel my tomatoes by holding ad turning them, on a long fork, over an open flame until they pop, peel with a knife, the peel comes right off), dried italian herbs, red pepper flakes, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

diced medium green tomatoes (the lighter in color the better), minced garlic (fresh is best !), olive oil, heavy cream (adjust for how thick or thin you want the sauce), leaves fresh basil , chiffonade, prosciutto , ham-chiffonade (more or less to taste), black pepper, parmesan cheese, farfalle pasta , cooked al-dente

margarine, chopped onion, vegetable broth, water, chopped green chilies, undrained, seeded minced jalapeno pepper, uncooked long-grain rice, cartons tofutti better-than-cream-cheese, garlic powder, salt, cilantro (optional), grated monterey jack-style soy cheese (optional)

ground turkey, extra virgin olive oil, onions, diced, pinto beans, drained, kidney beans, drained, black beans, drained, whole kernel corn, drained, garlic, chopped, stewed tomatoes (i used mexican-style), diced tomatoes, tomatoes and green chilies, diced, diced green chilies, jalapenos, diced, olives, drained (sliced ), taco seasoning mix, ranch dressing mix

uncooked quick-cooking oats, diced green bell pepper, chopped onion, milk, egg, lightly beaten, worcestershire sauce, salt, yellow mustard, lean ground turkey, reduced-fat ground turkey sausage, stewed tomatoes with green peppers and onions, drained, brown sugar

dried elbow or medium shell macroni or rotini, light dairy sour cream, low fat mayonnaise dressing or light salad dressing., dijon-style mustard, fat-free milk, black pepper, chopped green sweet pepper, shredded carrot, sliced green onion, diced cheddar cheese (1oz.) optional

boneless pork sirloin or 2 lbs pork shoulder, cooking oil, chopped onion, water, potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, hominy or 1 (15 oz) can kernel corn, drained, chopped green chili peppers, quick-cooking tapioca, garlic salt, salt, ground black pepper, ground cumin, dried oregano, crushed, snipped fresh cilantro (optional)

lean ground turkey or beef (at least 90 percent lean), coarsely chopped pitted green olives (2 oz), chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, ground cumin, freshly ground pepper

red wine vinegar, sugar, mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, chopped fresh parsley, green onions, chopped, hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped, salt and pepper to taste, worcestershire sauce to taste

green salsa, tomatillos-skinned and rinsed, more jalapenos-stem removed, onion, garlic, salt, cilantro, lime, use a can of green chili sauce. (homemade is better ), enchiladas, cooked chicken-shredded or diced, cheese-shredded, flour tortillas

green beans, instant minced onion, bacon bits, salt, pepper

green cabbage, chopped (about 1 head ), onion, chopped, olive oil, carrot, shredded, garlic cloves, minced, egg noodles, uncooked, butter, chicken broth, salt, divided, pepper

smoked gouda cheese, shredded, sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded, green onions, chopped, walnuts, chopped, vegetable oil, egg, creole mustard or 1 tbsp any coarse grainy brown mustard, white vinegar, fresh lemon juice, paprika, prepared yellow mustard, salt, tabasco sauce

frozen tater tots, condensed cream of mushroom soup, condensed cream of chicken soup, green beans , any kind. fresh is better of course, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, seasoning salt, ground beef, cheddar cheese, grated, milk

chopped walnuts, chopped red bell pepper, chopped green bell pepper, chopped green chili, garlic, minced, scallions, chopped, chopped carrot, thawed frozen spinach, squeezed dry and chopped, whole wheat bread crumbs, tarragon, chopped, chopped celery, mayonnaise, black pepper, olive oil

cream cheese (low fat or fat free can also be used), butter, chopped green olives (spanish), chopped green onion, chopped walnuts

frozen green beans, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese soup, milk, pepper, french-fried onions (french s)

green tea (i use decaf), simmering water, fresh sage leaves, sugar, to taste (the more the better or use sweetener of choice)