Fresh salsa is a great way to add more flavor to your food while eating essential nutrients. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: ½ Cup Corn ½ Cup Low Sodium Canned Black Beans, drained and rinsed ½ Cup Tomatoes, Diced ¼ Cup Green Onion, Diced ¼ Cup Green Pepper, Washed and Diced ½ Teaspoon Dried Minced Garlic … Read More
Category: Recipes
Hummus is Yummus
Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1 can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained, liquid reserved 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt Sesame oil (optional) Sides for serving (choose one or a variety of all): Carrots Celery sticks Cucumber rounds Pita chips Directions Place ingredients … Read More
Breakfast & Dinner Bowl Recipes
Mediterranean Bulgur Bowl with Chicken Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur 1 cup diced cucumber (1 small-to-medium) 1 cup diced tomato (2 large or 1 cup cherry tomatoes) 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1 tsp. black pepper, divided 3 medium bunches curly parsley (about 11/2 – 2 cups chopped) ⅓ cup chopped fresh mint (optional) … Read More
Pantry Tips and Tricks
Stocking A Basic Healthy Pantry Choose a space for your pantry. If you have no dedicated space for a pantry, remember that any indoor place that is cool and dry could work. It’s best also to keep your pantry near your kitchen. Be creative. Consider the food items you eat regularly. Make a list of foods you … Read More
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Ingredients: -1 Cup Skim or 1% Milk (Plus 1 Tablespoon) -4 Teaspoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder -1 Teaspoon Honey -1 Peppermint Tea Bag Directions: -Heat one cup of milk in a microwave safe container for about one minute -Add 1 tablespoon of milk and the cocoa powder to a mug -Mix with a fork until it makes … Read More
Sweet Potato & Kale Recipes
Kale & White Bean Soup Serves 4 INGREDIENTS -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil -1 large yellow onion, diced -4 stalks celery, diced -2 large carrots, chopped -6 cloves garlic, chopped -8 cups water -2 (15 ounce) cans white beans (cannelloni), drained -Juice and zest of 1 lemon -2 bunches fresh kale, ribs and stems … Read More
Healthy Eggnog
Eggnog is a class holiday drink enjoyed by many. However, it has never been known as a healthy choice. If you don’t want to miss out on a flavorful tradition, try this healthy eggnog recipe instead! Ingredients: ½ Cup Lowfat Vanilla Yogurt ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon ¼ Teaspoon Nutmeg 1 Banana (sliced and frozen) ½ Cup … Read More
Bean & Butternut Squash Chili
Chili is a classic meal as the weather starts to cool down. This time of year butternut squash is in season. Add squash to chili for a hearty and healthy dish this fall! Red Bean & Butternut Squash Chili INGREDIENTS Non-stick cooking spray 2 cups diced butternut squash (about ½ of a medium squash) 1 … Read More
Beets
Beets are tasty and colorful vegetable that can be found in season during the fall in North Carolina. This root vegetable has a sweet taste and contains fiber. Check out these four recipes to include beets in your diet this fall. Chicken Quesadillas with Beet & Green Apple Salsa Makes 4 servings/Serving size: 1 quesadilla … Read More
Carrot Cake Bites
Ingredients: • Non-stick cooking spray • 1/2 cup flour• 1 cup dry oats • 1 tablespoon cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1 cup brown sugar • 1 egg • 1/2 cup butter • 1 cup shredded carrots • 1/2 cup raisins • 1/2 package cream cheese (about 4 ounces) Directions: 1. Preheat oven 350°F. 2. Spray … Read More