Cooking Instructions - Just for 2 Plan Side Dishes
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Black Beans and Salsa
Pour contents of bag(s) into saucepan and heat thoroughly.

Broccoli
Using a covered microwave safe dish, microwave broccoli and 2 Tbsp. water on high for 6- 8 minutes.

Brown Rice
Bring 1 and 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add rice. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until desired tenderness.

Carrots
Place carrots and 1/4 cup water in a covered microwave safe dish. Cook on high for 7 minutes. Stir and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Ovens vary. Cooking time is approximate.

Corn on the Cob and Seasoned Corn on the Cob
Place corn in boiling water. Boil uncovered for 15 minutes. Drain and serve with seasoned butter.

Cornbread and Dinner Rolls
Microwave for 10 seconds.

Egg Noodles
Place egg noodles in 2 quarts boiling water. Boil for 5 to 7 minutes. Drain. Toss with butter and serve.

Fettuccine
Place fettuccine in 2 quarts boiling water. Boil for 10-12 minutes or until desired doneness. Drain

Frozen Fruit Salad
Thaw and serve.

Green Beans
Place beans and 2 Tbsp water in a covered microwave safe dish. Cook on high for 4 minutes. Stir and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Ovens vary. Cooking time is approximate.

Italian Bread
Thaw and heat in oven for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

Mashed Potatoes
Boil 1 and 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in potatoes. Mix well.

Mexican Rice
Combine 1 cup of water and contents of rice bag in saucepan. Stir well. Bring to vigorous boil. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.

Peas
Place peas and 2 Tbsp water in a covered microwave safe dish. Cook on high for 4 minutes. Stir and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Ovens vary. Cooking time is approximate.

Penne Pasta
Heat 2 quarts of water to boiling. Add penne and cook for 7 to 9 minutes or until desired tenderness. Drain and add to Lemon Chicken Fettuccini recipe as directed.

Pinto Beans
Place beans in saucepan and heat until warmed through.

Rice Pilaf
In a 2 and ½ quart covered saucepan, bring 1 and 2/3 cups water and 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine to a boil. Stir in contents of rice packet. Cover tightly. Reduce heat and simmer 20 - 25 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and fluff with fork.

Roasted Potatoes
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in skillet. Add potatoes. Heat potatoes stirring frequently until tender.

Sausage Links
Thaw sausage. Place links in skillet. Cook over medium low heat for 10-13 minutes. Turn often with tongs to brown evenly.

Sautéed Peppers
Heat 1 tsp. oil in a wok or frying pan. Add vegetables and heat on medium high until tender.

Seasoned Potato Cakes
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake for 25 minutes.

Sliced Apples
Place in microwave safe dish. Microwave 60 seconds or until warmed thoroughly.

Snow Peas
Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in skillet. Add snow peas and sauté until tender.

Spanish Rice
Combine 2 cups of water and contents of rice bag in saucepan. Stir well. Bring to vigorous boil. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.

Stir Fry Vegetables
Heat 1 tsp. oil in a wok or frying pan. Add vegetables and heat on medium high until tender.

Sugar Snap Peas
Place peas and 2 Tbsp water in a covered microwave safe dish. Cook on high for 4 minutes. Stir and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Ovens vary. Cooking time is approximate.

Sweet Potatoes
Bring 2 qts. water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add sweet potatoes. Boil for 15 minutes. Drain and serve with butter and brown sugar, if desired.

Tater Tots
Preheat oven to 450. Place tater tots on cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

Vegetable Medley
Place vegetables and ¼ cup of water in a covered microwave safe dish. Cook on high for 7 minutes. Stir and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Ovens vary. Cooking time is approximate.

White Rice
Bring 1 cup water and 1 cup rice to a boil. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Whole Wheat Noodles
Place noodles in 2 quarts boiling water. Boil 5 to 7 minutes or until desired doneness.

Zucchini
Sauté in 1 tsp oil in frying pan. Add zucchini and cook until tender.