Despite everyone’s busy schedule, take time to sign up and learn new and tasty recipes recommended by Northern Marianas College- Cooperative Research Extension and Education Service.
You will learn how to eat and live healthier, fit your favorite foods into a healthy diet, and how to spend less and eat better.
Here is one recipe from NMC CREES.
Festive Bean Soup
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup tomatoes canned, chopped
1 ½ cup red kidney beans
½ tsp. black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
1 cup pasta shells or macaroni, cooked
½ cup kangkung, chopped
Procedure:
1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic, sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Add the red bell pepper and sauté for 3 more minutes.
4. Add the broth, tomatoes and beans. Bring to a boil.
5. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
6. Add the black pepper, thyme, kangkong, and cooked pasta. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
For more recipes, sign up for NMC’s free Food and Nutrition Education Program. Call Rose or Jon at 234-5498, ext. 1703 or 1726.
