Page 60 - Harnett Life Fall 2021

Deliver Flavor and Nutrition

Despite Busy Schedules

FAMILY FEATURES
s kids and parents return to busy
schedules full of sports, homework
and weeknight activities, building a
Aplan for nutritious and easy meals
can be challenging. Piecing together a menu that
fuels active minds without spending hours in the
kitchen is a common goal for many families.
These recipes require minimal prep and
call for on-hand ingre dients like dairy food
favorites that provide nutrients people of all
ages need to grow and maintain strong bodies
and minds.
Whether you enjoy it together in the morning
before getting the day started or mix it up with
breakfast for dinner, this Sustainable Frittata is
called “sustainable” because you can use leftover
cheeses, veggies, ham, sausage and more to
recycle ingredients you already have on hand.
For a customizable kid-pleaser, turn to
Chopped Chicken Taco Salad and garnish with
your family’s favorite toppings. When it’s time
to put a twist on a classic while changing up
your dinner routine, Roasted Red Pepper and
Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are perfect
for putting something new on the table. Make
supper a cinch with Slow Cooker Macaroni
and Cheese, which lets you put the work in the
hands of your slow cooker for a versatile dish
that can be served when homework is finished.
Visit milkmeansmore.org to find more
recipes perfect for bringing loved ones together.
Chopped Chicken Taco Salad

Chopped Chicken Taco Salad 1 avocado, chopped into bite-sized pieces
Recipe courtesy of Megan Gundy of “What Megan’s Making” 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
on behalf of Milk Means More 1 cup corn
Prep time: 15 minutes 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, chopped
Cook time: 15 minutes 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Mexican)
Servings: 4 tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips, for topping
Dressing: To make dressing: In small bowl, stir yogurt, buttermilk,
1 cup plain Greek yogurt lime juice, cilantro and taco seasoning until combined. Taste
1/3 cup buttermilk, plus additional (optional) and adjust lime juice and cilantro as needed. If dressing is
1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lime juice, plus too thick, add buttermilk 1 teaspoon at a time until desired
additional (optional) consistency is reached. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
To make salad: Season chicken on both sides with taco
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro seasoning. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat and add
2 tablespoons taco seasoning olive oil. Add chicken to pan and cook on both sides until
outside is golden brown and chicken is cooked through.
Salad: Remove to cutting board and slice into strips.
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts On large platter, heap chopped lettuce. Sprinkle chicken
2 tablespoons taco seasoning over top. Add avocado, beans, corn, tomatoes and shredded
2 tablespoons olive oil cheese. Drizzle dressing on top and sprinkle with tortilla
1 head leaf lettuce, chopped strips or crushed tortilla chips.

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