Recipes for Cold Weather

By More Food

Lower temperatures are finally here, and you can use your SNAP/FNS benefits to stay warm for the next few months. The following recipes are best served this time of year and should not cost you too much time or money.

Garlic Ginger Ramen with Beef

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef (15% fat or less)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 packages instant ramen-style noodles, broken into small pieces (3 ounces each)
  • 1 package frozen stir-fry vegetables, any type (16 ounces)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat (350 °F in an electric skillet), brown the ground beef.
  3. Drain fat from the skillet (see notes).
  4. Add water and ONE seasoning packet to cooked beef and mix well.
  5. Add vegetables, green onion, ginger, and garlic.
  6. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  7. Add ramen noodles, reduce heat to low, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Notes:

  • Try adding more seasonings such as red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or jalapeno pepper.
  • Pour fat from cooked meat into a metal container. Let it cool; then dispose of it in the garbage can.
  • Ginger is said to improve your body’s circulation, which increases your temperature.

Nutritional facts:

  • Calories: 230kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Fat: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 24mg
  • Sodium: 525mg
  • Calcium: 45mg
  • Sugar: 3g

Recipe and nutritional facts accessed at: https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/garlic-ginger-ramen-beef

Potato Soup

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
  • 6 potatoes (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup non-fat dry milk
  • 3 cups water, divided
  • 2 tablespoons flour

Directions:

  1. Peel and chop the onion.
  2. Chop the celery.
  3. Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
  4. Melt the margarine in a large saucepan on low heat.
  5. Add the onion and celery. Cook for a few minutes.
  6. Add the potatoes, salt, pepper, and 1 1/2 cups water.
  7. Cook for 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  8. In a small bowl, stir together the dry milk and flour.
  9. Add 1 1/2 cups water slowly, stirring as you add it.
  10. Add the milk mix to the potatoes.
  11. Cook until the soup is heated and slightly thickened.
  12. Adjust the seasonings.

Nutritional facts:

  • Calories: 255kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Fat: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 2mg
  • Sodium: 312mg
  • Calcium: 176mg
  • Sugar: 8g

Recipe and nutritional facts accessed at: https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/potato-soup

Easy Chicken Pot Pie

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients:

  • 1 2/3 cups frozen mixed vegetables (thawed)
  • 1 cup cooked chicken (cut-up)
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup, reduced sodium (10 3/4 ounce, condensed)
  • 1 cup baking mix, reduced fat (example: Bisquick)
  • 1/2 cup milk (non-fat)
  • 1 egg

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Pre-heat oven to 400 °F.
  3. Mix vegetables, chicken, and soup in ungreased, 9-inch pie plate.
  4. Stir remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl with fork until blended. Pour over vegetables and chicken in pie plate.
  5. Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve.

Nutritional facts:

  • Calories: 189kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Fat: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg
  • Sodium: 716mg
  • Calcium: 86mg
  • Sugar: 5g

Recipe and nutritional facts accessed at: https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/easy-chicken-pot-pie

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