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31 Ways to Use Green Onions
Pressure-Cooker Chinese-Style Ribs
It’s nice to walk in after a hard day’s work and have dinner ready in a short amount of time. I hope you agree these ribs are quick, easy and delicious. Enjoy! —Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania
1/31
2/31
Chicken Yakitori
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I grew up in Tokyo, and some of my favorite memories include eating street food like this dish with my friends. Although we now live thousands of miles apart, my friends and I still reminisce about our nights sharing secrets and bonding over delicious meals. This one is easy to re-create at home, which makes it perfect for when I’m feeling homesick. I like to serve it with rice. —Lindsay Howerton-Hastings, Greenville, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked chicken: 332 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 1316mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein.
3/31
Bola-Bola
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Bola-bola (Filipino-style meatballs) can be served as an appetizer or stirred into soup. Some versions of this recipe roll the meatballs in flour or bread crumbs before frying for a crisp coating. Serve plain or with a dipping sauce. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 meatball: 49 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
4/31
Shrimp Pho
Total Time
6 hours 40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family always uses this shrimp pho recipe. I’ve added a few modern cooking techniques to build upon its already full-bodied flavor. The stock can be made ahead to save time on the day you’d like to serve it. —Terry Nguyen, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 226 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 1036mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.
5/31
Sheet-Pan Soy-Ginger Salmon with Veggies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This salmon and veggie sheet-pan dinner is packed with umami Asian flavors and is so easy to make. It’s high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and so many other nutrients, but it’s so delicious! We like to serve it over brown rice or quinoa. —Pamela Gelsomini, Wrentham, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked salmon with 1 cup vegetables: 426 calories, 26g fat (5g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 627mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
6/31
Farro Salad with Charred Shishito Peppers and Corn
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This farro salad can be enjoyed warm or cold. I am lucky that my mom has an amazing garden every summer and gives me all kinds of vegetables to try—I use many of them for this recipe! —Tracy Kaifesh, Laguna Niguel, California
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 233 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat.
7/31
Pressure-Cooker Chinese-Style Ribs
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It’s nice to walk in after a hard day’s work and have dinner ready in a short amount of time. I hope you agree these ribs are quick, easy and delicious. Enjoy! —Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 493 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 1115mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 42g protein.
8/31
Farmers Market Street Tacos
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love going to my local farmer’s market and seeing what fresh produce is in season that I can throw into a taco. Use whatever fresh veggies they have; I promise it will be delicious. —Ralph Jones, San Diego, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 tacos: 319 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 536mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 13g fiber), 11g protein.
9/31
Blue-Ribbon Beef Nachos
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Chili powder and convenient jarred salsa season a zesty mixture of ground beef and refried beans that’s sprinkled with green onions, tomatoes and ripe olives. —Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 294 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 1353mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 20g protein.
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10/31
Sweet-and-Sour Popcorn Chicken
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This sweet and sour chicken dish is one you’ll find yourself returning to again and again. Pre-cooked, frozen popcorn chicken simmered in a thick, homemade sweet-and-sour sauce is the secret to this fast and fabulous recipe. And what a great way to dress up frozen chicken nuggets! —Amy Corlew-Sherlock, Lapeer, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 441 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 1143mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
11/31
Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sesame chicken is one of my favorite takeout dishes, but I’m doing what I can to cut unnecessary calories and fat. This sticky sesame cauliflower recipe gives me an alternative that uses fresh vegetables and never compromises on flavor. —Anthony Ashmore, Bohemia, New York
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 140 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 714mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
12/31
Grilled Onion & Skirt Steak Tacos
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandparents came from Mexico, and I grew up watching my grandmother and mother in the kitchen. This steak marinated in beer and lime juice honors their passion for cooking. —Adan Franco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 288 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.
13/31
Ramen Chicken Stir Fry
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A frozen vegetable blend and noodles make this chicken ramen stir-fry a cinch to toss together. The filling meal is so easy to fix that teenagers can make it themselves. —Lois McAtee, Oceanside, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 453 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1361mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein.
14/31
Ravishing Radish Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here is a recipe that showcases spring veggies in all of their glory. The fresh, crunchy radish salad really complements grilled entrees. —Maggie Ruddy, Altoona, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 177 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 408mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable.
15/31
Sticky Chicken Wings
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
You’ll want to keep an extra stack of napkins nearby once people start reaching for these sweet and sticky wings. The brown sugar marinade makes every bite finger-lickin’ good! —Laura Mahaffey, Annapolis, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 65 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 271mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
16/31
Loaded Smashed Taters
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can make an entire pot of smashed taters in the time it takes to bake a single potato! I like to use baby Yukon Golds because the skins are very thin and easy to mash. Make this to your taste—sometimes I add in garlic and chives or sub shallots for the green onions. My husband loves these potatoes with steak, and even my 20-month-old daughter enjoys them! —Andrea Quiroz, Chicago, Illinois
17/31
Banh Mi Baby Back Ribs
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Living in Arizona, we do a lot of grilling, especially ribs! But my family loves banh mi sandwiches, so I thought I would combine the two together, and ended up with an absolute family favorite! You can of course skip the roasting in the oven part if you have a gas grill and want to cook them on slow for a couple hours. You can also sprinkle sesame seeds or roasted peanuts over the grilled ribs. —Bonnie Geavaras-Bootz, Chandler, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 718 calories, 50g fat (16g saturated fat), 163mg cholesterol, 1499mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 45g protein.
18/31
Easy Crab Cakes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Ready-to-go crabmeat makes these delicate patties easier than other crab cake recipes. You can also form the crab mixture into four thick patties instead of eight crab cakes. —Charlene Spelock, Apollo, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
2 crab cakes: 239 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 657mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 starch.
19/31
Kung Pao Sloppy Joes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
What happens when you combine two favorites into one easy dish? Clean plates, that’s what! My family loves Chinese food, but takeout can be expensive and not always the healthiest. This colorful stovetop sloppy joe recipe will please everyone at dinnertime, including the kids. My husband prefers to skip the bun and eat it over brown rice or rolled in lettuce wrap. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 461 calories, 21g fat (5g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 1299mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.
20/31
Vegetable and Barley Pilaf
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Hearty, colorful, easy and fast were the reviews we gave this good-for-you dish. Barley has a healthy amount of soluble fiber, which aids digestion. And it can help to lower cholesterol too! You can easily substitute other fresh veggies you have on hand. —Jesse Klausmeier, Burbank, California
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 219 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 10g fiber), 9g protein.
21/31
Pressure-Cooker Thai Sweet Chili Pork Bowls
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Grab that bottle of Sriracha! This Thai pork dish is a standout weeknight meal you won’t want to miss. My pressure cooker does the hard stuff, but I still get the props. —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 384 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 1664mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein.
22/31
Easy Pad Thai
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Skip the takeout restaurant and give this pad thai recipe a try if you need an easy and quick meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 361 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1669mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
23/31
Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
Total Time
2 hours
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Creamy, cheesy and loaded with bacon, this comforting casserole immediately makes guests feel at home. —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 367 calories, 27g fat (16g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
24/31
Ham on Biscuits
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 sandwiches
From the Recipe Creator:
I enjoy entertaining friends at luncheons. They always compliment me on these special little ham sandwiches made on cheesy homemade biscuits. Usually, I use Smithfield ham, but if salty ham is not your preference, any thin-sliced ham works well. —Betsy Hedeman, Timonium, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
2 sandwiches: 350 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1031mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
25/31
Cilantro-Topped Salmon
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This cilantro lime salmon has been a favorite with everyone who’s tried it. A bright and fresh cilantro-lime sauce complements tender salmon fillets in this entree. —Nancy Culbert, Whitehorn, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 232 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.
26/31
Spring Onion Pimiento Cheese Grits
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Grits were a breakfast staple when I was growing up. Even today, we still have them about three times a week. The trick with grits is the more you whisk, the creamier they'll be. —Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 281 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
27/31
Creamy Cavatappi & Cheese
Total Time
50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Dive fork-first into oodles of noodles baked to bubbly perfection and coated with a to-die-for sharp cheddar cheese sauce in this cavatappi, a grown-up version of mac and cheese. Hot sauce lends mild heat that’s delectable with the smoky topping. —Barbara Colucci, Rockledge, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 706 calories, 38g fat (21g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 782mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein.
28/31
Contest-Winning Old-Fashioned Potato Salad
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We live at the edge of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where there are lots of small farms. Country markets are plentiful here, so potatoes are a staple. I use them up in this delicious old-fashioned potato salad recipe. —Nancy Grove-Nichols, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 231 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
29/31
Ramen Stir-Fry
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This ramen stir-fry is perfect for using up veggies that you have in your refrigerator. The total amount should be about 4 cups of vegetables that you can mix and match each time you make the recipe. For a heartier dish, add leftover chicken or beef. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 332 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1257mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
30/31
Twice-Baked Cheddar Potato Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
12 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
Bacon, cheddar and sour cream turn ordinary potatoes into an extraordinary twice baked potato casserole. It's one of our family's beloved standards for the holidays. —Kyle Cox, Scottsdale, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 301 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 517mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
31/31
Spicy Beef Satay
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen (1/2 cup sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
The fragrant spices and full flavors of North African cuisine make these appetizers a popular party food.
Nutrition Facts:
1 skewer with 1 teaspoon sauce: 74 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.