Wednesday Budget Tip - Quick Recipes

I thought this week I'd offer some quick budget healthy recipes to help offset sugar highs from all the Halloween candy :)

Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper


• 2 eggs


• 4 cups cooked rice


• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce

Directions

Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray, then add green pepper and saute until crisp-tender. Add eggs and cook until they are completely set, stirring frequently. Add the rice and soy sauce; heat through.

Yield: 7-8 servings
Prep Time: About 5 minutes
Cook Time: About 10 minutes


Speedy Tortilla Soup

Ingedients

• 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted


• 4 cups water


• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken


• 4 flour tortillas cut into 2-1/2-inch strips

Directions

In a saucepan, bring the soup and water to a boil. Stir in the chicken and tortilla strips; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Yield: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: About 5 minutes
Cook Time: About 30 minutes


Enjoy!