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Home cooks showcased their best fruit and veggie dishes, spotlighting fresh, frozen and canned produce.
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1/12
Grand Prize: Cauliflower Steaks with Gorgonzola Sauce
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This healthy, low-carb, vegetarian dish is so full of flavor. The buttery, creamy Gorgonzola sauce allows the cauliflower to shine. It’s the perfect steakhouse dinner, minus the steak! —Carrie Dault, Harriman, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 753 calories, 67g fat (35g saturated fat), 159mg cholesterol, 1602mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 7g fiber), 20g protein.
2/12
1st Place: Sweet and Savory Marinated Green Beans
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I had these wonderful green beans at a baby shower and knew I needed the recipe. They’re fresh, crisp and bright. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 208 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 605mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein.
3/12
2nd Place: Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Wraps
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A number of years ago, I had a fantastic goat cheese and roasted vegetable wrap at Big Tree Lodge in Yosemite National Park. It was the best meal of my trip, so I knew I had to recreate it. You can use different types of goat cheese to mix it up. —Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 wrap: 632 calories, 28g fat (7g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 1552mg sodium, 92g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 22g fiber), 19g protein.
4/12
3rd Place: Veggie-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I made this one night when I wanted spaghetti squash, but it was too hot to turn on the oven. Filled with peppers, tomatoes and cheese, this tasty spaghetti squash cooks perfectly in the air fryer. —Grace Monahan, Middletown, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 quarter filled squash: 441 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 1104mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 10g fiber), 21g protein.
5/12
Runner-Up: Cabbage and Broccoli Stir Fry
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This stir-fry’s sweet and salty sauce is made predominately with miso, maple and butter. While you can use other veggies for this recipe, cabbage and broccoli are fresh and crisp, taking well to the sauce’s umami flavor. Serve the veggies over rice or rice noodles. —Pamela Gelsomini, Wrentham, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 295 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 1680mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 7g fiber), 10g protein.
6/12
Runner-Up: Parsnip and Apple Bisque
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This blended soup is a creamy fall side dish I like making for Thanksgiving. It’s sweet and savory, with ginger adding some spice. Topping it with prosciutto adds a nice touch of salt to the meal. —Donna Brassard, Cape Eliz, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 190 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 886mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 6g fiber), 9g protein.
7/12
Runner-Up: Pizza Fiesta
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
50 min
Servings
1 pizza
From the Recipe Creator:
I combined my two favorite foods, sweet corn and pizza, in this easy and cheesy recipe. My family can’t get enough of it! You can grill the corn first for even more flavor. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 412 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 526mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.
8/12
Runner-Up: Strawberry Agua Fresca
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Water, sugar, strawberries and lime juice are all you need to make a refreshing summer drink. It only takes 20 minutes to make and serves enough for a crowd. —Francine Lizotte, Langley, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 113 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
9/12
Runner-Up: Tofu and Veggie Buddha Bowl With Miso Dressing
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a healthy, colorful, one-bowl meal for those looking to mix things up in the kitchen. It’s loaded with cabbage, mushrooms, radishes and carrots. Serve either warm or at room temperature. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 bowl: 805 calories, 34g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2203mg sodium, 100g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 19g fiber), 36g protein.
10/12
Runner-Up: Tropical Veggie Quinoa Bowl with Citrus-Basil Dressing
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A trip to the farmers market inspired this veggie quinoa bowl. The sweetness of the mango complements the tangy citrus dressing, while the creamy avocado adds a rich texture. —Shelby Trusty, Indianapolis, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
about 1-1/4 cups: 763 calories, 37g fat (7g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 645mg sodium, 99g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 14g fiber), 16g protein.
11/12
Runner-Up: Vegetarian Lox
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can’t have brunch without bagels and lox! This version is made with carrots instead of salmon, so it still has that bright orange color. —Kristyne Mcdougle Walter, Lorain, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 17 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
12/12
Runner-Up: Watermelon and Key Lime Cream Cheese Dip
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
10 min
From the Recipe Creator:
Watermelon is my favorite fruit, so I created this dip to showcase another way it can be enjoyed. Watermelon is light, refreshing and sweet, which makes it the perfect vehicle for this Key Lime honey and Tajin dip. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
: 466 calories, 26g fat (17g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 213mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
