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Baked Sweet Potato Balls

Ingredients

  • Mashed sweet potatoes
  • Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F
  2. Mix ingredients into a mixing bowl
  3. Once well mixed, scoop into balls on baking tray and bake for 15 minutes
Cranberry and Turkey Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked turkey meat (cold), chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons light mayonnaise

Directions

  1. Gather ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  2. Enjoy on whole wheat crackers, whole grain pita or atop lettuce to make a great salad
Creamy Corn Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-ounce) can of creamed corn
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of green onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (optional)
  • Salt and pepper lightly to taste

Directions

  1. Gather ingredients and pour into mixing bowl
  2. Mix ingredients well
Eggplant Fries

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 1/4-cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4-cup parmesan cheese
  • 1-teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Marinara sauce for dipping (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F
  2. Cut eggplant into fry slices
  3. Mix breadcrumbs, parmesan and Italian seasoning
  4. Dip into flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture
  5. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 7-10 minutes
Overnight Oats

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dry rolled, instant, or steel-cut oats
  • 2/3 cup milk or milk substitute (such as almond or soymilk)
  • 2 Tablespoons chia seed, flax seed or quinoa (optional)
  • 1-Tablespoon sugar or sugar substitute (honey, agave, maple syrup, banana or dates or Splenda)
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • Add your favorite nuts, dried fruit or fresh fruit!

Directions

  1. Place ingredients in a bowl or storage container and mix together
  2. Transfer into a tight fitted jar or storage container
  3. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours
Tuna Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 (12-ounce) can of tuna
  • 1 cup finely chopped red peppers
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise or mustard (as a healthier alternative)

Directions

  1. Gather ingredients and mix in a mixing bowl
  2. Serve and refrigerate
Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients

  • Yogurt (plain, Greek, or low sugar)
  • Fruit (berries, apples, raisins, etc.)
  • Grains (granola, oats, or cereal)

Directions

  1. Add layer of yogurt to a cup and place fruit on top of it
  2. Add another layer of yogurt and top with grains

Contact Us

Huskie Food Pantry
Chick Evans Field House

Center for Student Assistance
815-753-8300
studentassistance@niu.edu

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