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Mar 29, 2024 Lentil Bolognese Healthy Cooking

More than just an occasional protein alternative to meat, the nutritive power behind this month’s superfood, beans, is largely underrated! Beans (or legumes) are the mature, edible seeds of plants whose seed pods split into two halves. Available in notable ...

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Mar 29, 2024 Lentil Plantain Stew Healthy Cooking

This nutrient-dense stew is also packed with enough flavor to satisfy the whole family. Ingredients 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 yellow onion 2 garlic cloves 1 ½ cups baby carrots ¼ cup cilantro 2 sweet yellow plantains 1 medium zucchini 1 15-oz can lentils, ...

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Feb 26, 2024 Shrimp Stuffed Avocado Healthy Cooking

This month's superfood, the avocado (AKA the “alligator pear”) is no stranger to the spotlight. The avocado has become and remains a popular culinary staple, and for good reason. They’ve got everything you would look for in a superfood: they're highly ...

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Feb 26, 2024 Avocado Ranch Dressing Healthy Cooking

Add this tasty, nutritious dressing to any salad, pasta salad or even a sandwich or breakfast burrito! Ingredients 1 ripe avocado ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1 garlic clove, minced ½ lemon, juiced ½ tsp black pepper 2 Tbsp chives, chopped 1-2 Tbsp ...

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Jan 31, 2024 Pineapple Ginger Veggie Sauté Healthy Cooking

Add some flavor to the cold winter months with this healthy, tasty meal. Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, uncooked 1 15 oz can low sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 sweet yellow onion, sliced 1 large zucchini, chopped 1 red pepper, sliced 1 ...

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Jan 31, 2024 Moroccan Citrus Salad Healthy Cooking

Kicking off our 2024 Superfood Spotlight is a type of fruit that most of us are probably familiar with: citrus. Known for their fragrant aromatics, sweet, sour, and sometimes even bitter flavor notes, citrus fruits include produce like oranges, limes, ...

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Dec 26, 2023 Southwestern Brussel Sprouts Healthy Cooking

This month’s superfood typically doesn’t get the same level of recognition as their popular distant cousin, kale. However, a closer look at the nutrient profile and health benefits of brussel sprouts reveals why they are considered a “cold-weather ...

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Dec 26, 2023 Crispy Brussel Sprouts Healthy Cooking

Try this cripsy brussel sprout recipe for a side dish to accompany any meal this winter. Ingredients 1 pound of fresh Brussel sprouts 8 Tbsp low-sodium teriyaki sauce 1 tsp pepper or to taste 1 tsp ground ginger or to taste Cooking spray Optional ...

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Dec 18, 2023 Turn-up with Turnips! Healthy Cooking

December is National Root Vegetable Month, and our partners at Sodexo are sharing one of their favorite recipes, roasted turnips with onion. Roasted Turnips with Onion Recipe Purple Top Turnips. Typically, about 3 medium purple top white globe turnips are ...

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