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Broccoli (Fresh or Frozen)


Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
1 cup Broccoli, cooked and drained
2 tsp. Margarine, melted
1 tsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place broccoli and margarine into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Serve 1/4 cup per serving.
5. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Carrots (Canned, Fresh or Frozen)


Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
Canned
1 cup Carrots, cooked and drained
2 tsp. Margarine, melted
1 Tbsp. THICKENUP®

Fresh or Frozen
1 cup Carrots, cooked and drained
2 tsp. Margarine, melted
2 tsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place carrots and margarine into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Serve 1/4-1/3 cup per serving.
5. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Cauliflower (Fresh or Frozen)


Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
1 cup Broccoli, cooked and drained
2 tsp. Margarine, melted
2 tsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place cauliflower and margarine into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Serve 1/4 cup per serving.
5. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Cream Style Corn


Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
1 cup Cream Style Corn, cooked and drained
2 tsp. Margarine, melted
3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place cream corn and margarine into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Serve 1/2 cup per serving.
5. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Green Beans (Canned, Fresh or Frozen)


Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
Canned
1 cup Green Beans, cooked and drained
2 tsp. Margarine, melted
4 tsp. THICKENUP®

Fresh or Frozen
1 cup Green Beans, cooked and drained
2 tsp. Margarine, melted
1 tsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place beans and margarine into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Serve 1/4-1/3 cup per serving.
5. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Peas (Canned, Fresh or Frozen)


Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
Canned
1 cup Peas, cooked and drained
2 tsp. Margarine, melted
1 Tbsp. Water
1 tsp. THICKENUP®

Fresh or Frozen
1 cup Green Beans, cooked and drained
2 tsp. Margarine, melted
2 tsp. Water
2 tsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place peas, margarine and water into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Serve 1/4-1/3 cup per serving.
5. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Stewed Tomatoes


Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
1 cup Stewed Tomatoes, cooked
2 tsp. Margarine, melted
3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place stewed tomatoes and margarine into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Serve 1/2 cup per serving.
5. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Whole Kernel Corn (Canned or Frozen)


Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
1 cup Whole Kernel Corn, cooked and drained
2 tsp. Margarine, melted
1 Tbsp. Water, hot 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place corn, margarine and water into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a small pan or microwave safe dish. Reheat to serving temperature.
4. Serve 1/3-1/2 cup per serving.
5. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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