Resources for Let's Cook at Home: Weight Management

Preparation

Thank you for registering for Let's Cook at Home: Weight Management. Below, you will find a list of suggested ingredients and kitchen tools needed, as well as links to the recipes and other useful handouts at the bottom of the page.

Ingredients

Produce

• 2 cups red seedless grapes
• 2 cups green seedless grapes
• 2 medium kiwis
• 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2½ ounces baby arugula (about 4 cups)
• 1 lemon
• 1 Tablespoon fresh dill or basil
• 3¼ cups broccoli florets (about 2 bunches)
• 1 medium red bell pepper

Pantry

• Olive oil
• 8 ounces whole-wheat pasta shells
• 1 can (15.5 ounces) no salt-added chickpeas
• Ground black pepper
• Red pepper flakes
• White or regular balsamic vinegar
• Honey
• Non-stick cooking spray

Other

• ½ cup shredded Romano cheese
• ¾ cup nonfat plain yogurt
• ½ cup crumbled plain or flavored reduced-fat feta cheese

Supplies Needed

• Cutting board
• Sharp knives (3)
• Medium bowls (2)
• Large bowls (2)
• Whisk
• Large baking sheet
• Stockpot
• Colander
• Mixing spoons (3)
• Measuring spoons and cups

Recipes

Creamy broccoli-feta salad

Balsamic grape salad

Pasta with exploding tomatoes and arugula

Resources

Weight Management Tips

MyPlate Plan website

MyPlate Plan 1800 calories handout example