Jambalaya

Jambalaya

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup cooked

Calories per serving: 366

Fat per serving: 13 g

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Meal Starter Mix
  • 8 oz pork sausage (polish)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Sauté sausage until cooked, remove from pan.
  2. Add vegetables and sauté a few minutes.
  3. Return sausage to pan.
  4. Add hot sauce, Meal Starter Mix, water, and cook as directed on bag.

Notes

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 27 mg

Sodium: 1202 mg

Potassium: 551 mg

Carbohydrates: 46 g

Dietary Fiber: 1 g

Sugars: 4 g

Protein: 17 g

https://illinifightinghunger.org/jambalaya/

Sausage and Rice Casserole

Sausage and Rice Casserole

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup cooked

Calories per serving: 338

Fat per serving: 7 g

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Meal Starter Mix
  • 1 1/2 C chopped tomato
  • 12 oz bulk sausage (for a healthier option, use chicken or turkey sausage)
  • 1 onion, chopped and sautéed
  • Optional: basil, hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Brown sausage and onion.
  2. Place 8 cups water in large pot.
  3. Bring to boil.
  4. Add Meal Starter Mix, tomatoes, meat & onion mixture, and seasonings.
  5. Simmer on low for 20 minutes.

Notes

Saturated Fat: 3 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 80 mg

Sodium: 1112 mg

Potassium: 643 mg

Carbohydrates: 48 g

Dietary Fiber: 2 g

Sugars: 5 g

Protein: 21 g

https://illinifightinghunger.org/sausage-and-rice-casserole/

Chili Rice

Chili Rice

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup cooked

Calories per serving: 483

Fat per serving: 11 g

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 can bean chili
  • 1 can corn (no salt added), drained and rinsed
  • 1 pkg Meal Starter Mix
  • 1 can low sodium diced tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop the onion
  2. In a 3-quart saucepan, cook the beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain fat from meat.
  3. Add bean chili and canned tomatoes to the saucepan with the meat
  4. Heat the mixture to boiling over high heat. Once mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cover with lid; cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve with cooked Meal Starter Mix.

Notes

Saturated Fat: 3 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 45 mg

Sodium: 1171 mg

Potassium: 927 mg

Carbohydrates: 61 g

Dietary Fiber: 8 g

Sugars: 11 g

Protein: 31 g

https://illinifightinghunger.org/chili-rice/

Taco Casserole

Taco Casserole

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup cooked

Calories per serving: 419

Fat per serving: 13 g

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Meal Starter Mix
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 package low sodium taco seasoning
  • 1/2 C shredded mozzarella (low-moisture, part-skim)
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 can tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 C mozzarella shredded cheese (low-moisture, part-skim)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 10-inch round baking dish.
  2. Cook Meal Starter Mix according to package directions.
  3. While Meal Starter Mix is cooking, heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef, breaking up chunks, until browned throughout, about 10 minutes. Drain off fat.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, taco seasoning, and water and bring to a low simmer; simmer about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir together ground beef mixture, casserole and 1/4 cup cheese. Spread into prepared baking dish.
  6. Top with remaining cheese and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. Serve with your favorite toppings such as chopped tomatoes or avocado slices, if desired.

Notes

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Trans Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 49 mg

Sodium: 1006 mg

Potassium: 813 mg

Carbohydrates: 48 g

Dietary Fiber: 3 g

Sugars: 5 g

Protein: 28 g

https://illinifightinghunger.org/taco-casserole/