RECIPE BOX

Nutritious recipes that are high in flavor

March is National Nutrition Month. Here are some delicious and nutritious recipes for you and your family to enjoy.

Melting Potatoes

Beneath a crispy, flavorful crust, these potatoes have a creamy texture that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients:

2 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices

2 tbsp. butter, melted

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme

1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary

¾ tsp. salt

½ tsp. ground pepper

1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

Directions:

Position rack in upper third of oven. Preheat to 500°F.

Toss potatoes, butter, oil, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Arrange in a single layer in a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan. Roast potatoes, flipping once, until browned, about 30 minutes.

Carefully add broth and garlic to the pan. Continue roasting until most of the broth is absorbed and the potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes more. Serve hot.

Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cakes

Peanut butter is the star ingredient in these oatmeal cakes, providing not only flavor, but a boost of plant-based protein too.

Ingredients:

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 ½ cups low-fat milk

½ cup creamy natural peanut butter, divided

¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

3 tbsp. packed light brown sugar

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. vanilla extract

½ tsp. salt

¼ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.

Combine oats, milk, 1/4 cup peanut butter, applesauce, eggs, brown sugar, baking powder, vanilla and salt in a large bowl.

Fill each muffin cup with 2 heaping tablespoons of batter, then divide the remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter and chocolate chips among the muffin cups, about 1 teaspoon each. Cover with the remaining batter, about 2 tablespoons each.

Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

(Continued from page 7) more than 4,300 older Philadelphians. PCA’s home-delivered meals meet one-third of the recommended dietary allowance for older adults and the dietary guidelines for Americans.

Many older adults and adults living with disabilities who are facing food insecurity cannot easily reach a senior center. PCA’s Home-delivered Meals program serves those who cannot afford balanced meals, are unable to cook or shop for food, and have no assistance to prepare meals. Since opening in 1997, PCA’s Meal Distribution Center (MDC) has delivered nearly 37 million meals to homes across the city from its location in North Philadelphia. Each week, the MDC delivers pre-packaged meals to the doorsteps of

“There are so many reasons why older adults may not be able to access senior centers for their nutritional needs, whether it be lack of adequate transportation or reasons related to living with a disability,” said Winn. “Many of those we serve face difficulties when it comes to cooking their own meals at home and our staff offer an important contact when it comes to obtaining nutritious meals on a weekly basis.”

Each summer, PCA also distributes Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers to more than 36,000 income-eligible older Philadelphians. In 2023, the vouchers will total $50 per person, more than double last year’s amount.The vouchers can be used to purchase Pennsylvania-grown produce at local farmers markets. The vouch- er program supplements PCA’s meals programs by providing an additional resource to access fresh, healthy food. Look for information about the 2023 voucher distribution in June Milestones.

“PCA is always looking to innovate and be more sensitive to the needs of older Philadelphians, both nutritionally and logistically, when it comes to how we fulfill our obligation to implement the Senior Nutrition Program,” said Najja R. Orr, MBA, DBA, PCA president and CEO. “It is our hope to work to further diversify our offerings to older adults to reflect the tapestry of distinct cultures in our city, as well as work with local restaurants to meet the need where it is most required. A simple one-size-fits-all approach will not work when the need to address food insecurity is so great.”

For more information about PCA’s nutrition programs for older adults,

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