
Mix and Match Skillet Meal


Prep time:
15 MIN

Cook time:
45 MIN

Yield:
6 Servings

Serving Size:
1 cup
Ingredients:
- 1 cup grain, uncooked
- 1 1⁄2 cups vegetables, fresh, canned or frozen, cut bite-sized
- 1 cup protein, cut bite-sized
- 2 cups sauce, stirred
- 1⁄2 teaspoon spices
- 3 tablespoons topping
Directions:
To make in a skillet:
- Combine all ingredients except topping in a large skillet.
- Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer until grains are tender, about 15 to 45 minutes. Stir occasionally and add liquid if too dry.
- Add topping before serving.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
To bake in oven:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine all ingredients except topping in a casserole dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake until grains are tender, about 50 to 60 minutes.
- Add topping before serving.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes:
Grain:
- try bulgur, pasta, quinoa or rice
Vegetables:
- try a mixture of corn, carrots, green beans, onions, mushrooms, peppers or zucchini
Protein:
- try cooked cubed or ground beef, pork, chicken or turkey, canned tuna or salmon, tofu or beans
Sauce:
- try one can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream soup such as chicken, potato or tomato soup plus 1 1/4 cups water or low-fat milk
Spices:
- try basil, oregano, parsley, chili powder, garlic, onion powder or ground ginger
Topping:
- try grated cheese or crushed whole grain cereal or crackers