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January 17, 2025

Walnut and Black Bean Tacos

(adapted from Cedar’s Foods)

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp McCormick 30% Less Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix
• 1/2 cup chipotle hummus
• 4 corn tortillas
• 1 container black bean salad
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 1/2 cup shredded lettuce

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, toss walnuts with olive oil and taco seasoning until well coated. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and put the coated walnuts on a single layer on the baking sheet.
• Toast the walnuts in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and smell toasted. Be sure to keep an eye on the walnuts, as they can burn quickly.
• Divide the hummus and spread evenly on the corn tortillas. Divide the walnuts between tacos and top with black bean salad.
• Add sliced avocado and a handful of shredded lettuce.

Cherry Chocolate Overnight Oats

Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1/2 cup frozen cherries, thawed and chopped
• 3 tbsp creamy almond butter
• 1 1/2 tbsp unsweetened baking cocoa
• 2 tsp maple syrup
• 1/8 tsp almond extract
• 1/2 cup Hannaford Old Fashioned Oats
• Optional toppings: Vanilla Greek yogurt, mixed nuts, additional cherries

Directions

• In a medium bowl, combine almond milk, chopped cherries, almond butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup and almond extract. Stir in oats.
• Divide between two 8- to 10-ounce jars or glasses. Top with yogurt, nuts and additional cherries, if desired. Refrigerate overnight until set.

Dietitian’s Tips

• For even less sugar, skip the maple syrup.
• This recipe can also be made into a parfait by layering the oat mixture and yogurt.

January 7, 2025

Fort Drum community skating rink open

Volunteers keep the Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes Skate Rink operational during winter months, through the use of a Zamboni and more. There are open skate dates every day this week, with a weekend schedule to be determined.

Mountain Community Homes still seeks more volunteers for rink upkeep and other projects. For more, click this link.

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