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Mary Drewnoski, especialista en sistemas de carne
Jenny Rees, Educador de extensión, sistemas de cultivo
Ben Beckman, Educador de Extensión, Beef
Brad Schick, ex educador de extensión
Gary Lesoing, ex educador de extensión, sistemas de cultivo
Erin Laborie, Educadora de extensión, Beef
Todd Whitney, Educador de Extensión, sistemas de cultivo
Connor Biehler, Educador de Extensión, Beef
Daren Redfearn, especialista en sistemas de forraje
Traducido por Pablo Loza especialista en feedlot, UNL
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Easy Refrigerator Pickled Beets
Beets contain vitamin C, which helps heal cuts and wounds. It is a good source of fiber, which helps to maintain bowel function. Beets also contain folate, which is important for red blood cell production, disease prevention, and prevention of neural tube defects (birth defects).
Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food ProcessorNewsletter/Program: Nutrition Education Program Archive Link: https://food.unl.edu/nutrition-education-program-nepContact Info: Jean Ann FischerTaxonomy Term Description:
The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) delivers evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions through a combination of education strategies coupled with multi-level community changes that occur within the environment to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP and Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).
Ingredients:
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ teaspoon whole cloves
- 2 cups sliced, cooked beets OR one 16-ounce can sliced beets, drained
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a boil.
- Add sliced beets and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Carefully transfer beets and liquid to a clean canning jar or a glass container with a tight-fitting lid. Discard the cinnamon stick. Let sit uncovered at room temperature to cool, for about one hour.
- Close the jar tightly and transfer to the refrigerator. Refrigerate overnight before serving.
- Drain before serving. Serve on a sandwich, wrap, salad, charcuterie board, or as a side dish.
- Store leftovers in a sealed glass jar or container in the refrigerator for up to four weeks.
Strawberry Milk
Adults should aim for 3 servings from the dairy group each day. Try to choose low-fat or fat-free dairy foods, such as 1% or skim milk and low-fat or fat free cheese and yogurt.
Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food ProcessorNotes:*Other types of fruits can be used, such as raspberries, blueberries, or peaches.
Newsletter/Program: Nutrition Education Program Archive Link: https://food.unl.edu/nutrition-education-program-nepContact Info: Jean Ann FischerTaxonomy Term Description:
The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) delivers evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions through a combination of education strategies coupled with multi-level community changes that occur within the environment to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP and Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups fat-free milk
- ½ cup strawberries (fresh or frozen, thawed), gently rub fresh strawberries under cold running water, chopped*
- ½ Tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth. Enjoy!
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Notes:
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Keep raw meat, poultry, eggs, and fish separate from cooked and ready-to-eat foods. Do not wash or rinse raw meat or poultry.
Source:
This recipe is provided by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. For more resources like this, visit the Spend Smart. Eat Smart. website at ”http://spendsmart.extension.iastate.edu”. Spend Smart. Eat Smart. is a registered trademark of Iowa State University.
Newsletter/Program: Nutrition Education Program Archive Link: https://food.unl.edu/nutrition-education-program-nepContact Info: Jean Ann FischerTaxonomy Term Description:The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) delivers evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions through a combination of education strategies coupled with multi-level community changes that occur within the environment to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP and Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken, skinless and boneless
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 ½ cups whole wheat penne or rotini pasta
- 3 cups broccoli florets, gently rubbed under cold running water OR 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, cubed
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Remove visible fat from chicken and cut into bite-sized pieces. Wash hands with soap and water after handling uncooked chicken.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken cubes and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, while stirring occasionally, until chicken reaches 165°F when measured with a food thermometer. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Add fresh or frozen broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Drain the water from the pasta and broccoli. Return food to the pot and return to the stove over low heat.
- Add the milk and cream cheese. Stir the mixture constantly until smooth.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, pepper, and cooked chicken. Stir to combine.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Mushroom Salsa
While eaten as a vegetable, mushrooms are fungi. Their unique nutrient composition provides B vitamins similar to that of grains, beans and meats.
The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) delivers evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions through a combination of education strategies coupled with multi-level community changes that occur within the environment to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP and Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mushrooms, gently rubbed under cold running water, diced
- ¼ cup onion, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, diced
- 1 jalapeño, gently rubbed under cold running water, seeded, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, gently rubbed under cold running water, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced OR ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- ½ Tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients. Mix gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve as a topping or a side dish with tacos, quesadillas, grilled meats, or as a dip with tortilla chips.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Curried Rice Salad
This quick and easy rice dish provides four out of the five MyPlate food groups. Consider adding more protein, such as cooked chicken or chickpeas.
Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food ProcessorNotes:*If using leftover rice to make the recipe, use 2½ cups of cooked rice. Other types of rice or grains can be used, such as quinoa, farro, wild rice, etc.
**Add 1 cup cooked diced chicken or chickpeas in step 3, if desired.
Newsletter/Program: Nutrition Education Program Archive Link: https://food.unl.edu/nutrition-education-program-nepContact Info: Jean Ann FischerTaxonomy Term Description:
The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) delivers evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions through a combination of education strategies coupled with multi-level community changes that occur within the environment to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP and Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown rice, uncooked*
- 1 cup radishes, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, diced
- ½ cup red onion, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, diced
- ½ cup chopped nuts or seeds (almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, etc.)
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup fresh parsley, gently rubbed under cold running water, chopped
- 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 Tablespoons vinegar (apple cider, red wine, or white wine vinegar)
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1 Tablespoon curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1 cup diced, cooked chicken or cooked chickpeas (optional)**
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Cook rice according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine rice, radishes, onion, nuts, raisins, and fresh parsley.
- To make the dressing, combine vegetable oil, vinegar, sugar, curry powder, pepper, and salt (if desired) in a small bowl until well combined.
- Add the dressing to salad and toss to combine.
- Serve warm or cold, as a main dish, or as a side.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.