July 2023 Recipes of the Month

Turkey Sausage and Egg Casserole 

Ingredients                                                                                               

• 1/2 cup green onions (chopped)
• 2 cups nonfat milk
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 16 ounces egg substitute
• 4 slices whole wheat bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 precooked turkey breakfast sausage patties diced
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together nonfat milk, green onions, dry mustard, optional salt, pepper and egg substitute.
3. Place bread cubes and sausage on the bottom of the baking dish and pour egg mixture evenly over the bread and sausage. Top with cheddar cheese.
4. Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 40 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and let cool for 20 minutes, then cut into 10 equal slices.

Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

Ingredients

• 1-pound Roma tomatoes
• 1 English cucumber
• 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
• 2 avocados, diced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or sunflower oil
• 1 medium lemon, juiced (about 2 tbsp)
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sea salt or 3/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Place chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, diced avocado and chopped cilantro into a large salad bowl.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.
3. Just before serving, toss with sea salt and black pepper.