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Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: ½ pound ground turkey 1 cup whole grain elbow macaroni, cooked and drained 1 large green bell pepper, diced 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced 1 (10-oz) can tomato sauce 1 package of prepared taco seasoning mix 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn kernels 3/4 Continue…
Ingredients: 1 can white cannellini beans, drained 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon cumin ¼ cup chopped cilantro 1 small lime, juiced Salt, to taste Pita chips, for serving Carrots, celery sticks, peppers, and any other veggies desired – for serving Directions: 1.) Combine beans, avocado, garlic powder, Continue…
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 8 ounces whole grain spaghetti, uncooked 1 small onion, halved and sliced thinly 1 pound broccoli crowns, cut into large florets (about 2 cups) 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 4 ounces sliced white button mushrooms (about 1 cup) ½ cup Continue…
This mousse gets its fluff from an unexpected ingredient—the liquid reserved from canned chickpeas, called aquafaba. (Serves 4) 1 (14-oz) can of chickpeas 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup good-quality dark chocolate chips 1.Drain the chickpeas, reserving the liquid. Set chickpeas aside for another use. 2.Measure 2/3 cup of the aquafaba Continue…
Makes 2 Ingredients: 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup green grapes 1 kiwi, peeled, chopped 1 banana, peeled, broken into pieces 1 green apple, quartered, stem and core removed and discarded 1/2 cup chopped pineapple (fresh or frozen) 1/2 cup kale, stems discarded, leaves chopped 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional) Ice cubes (optional) Continue…
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups fresh cranberries 2 large leaves fresh kale, stems removed and leaves finely chopped 2 tablespoons orange zest 6 small oranges, peeled and cut into segments 1/4 cup mint, fresh, chopped 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp honey Directions: 1. Rinse quinoa under running Continue…
Not sure what to do with all of that leftover turkey? For a fresh take on this year’s leftovers see our recipe below! (Serves 8 – 10) Ingredients: 2 (32-oz) cartons low-sodium chicken (or chicken bone) broth 3 cups shredded cooked turkey 1 (15-oz) can low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15-oz) package frozen Continue…
Makes 1 loaf Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 heaping cup pumpkin puree 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup light brown sugar (not Continue…
Makes 12 Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising flour 2 eggs, beaten 1½ cups low-fat milk 2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (approx 2 loose cups) 2 cups baby spinach, finely chopped ½ medium red bell pepper, finely diced ½ teaspoon kosher salt Directions: 1.) Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Continue…
Makes 8 Ingredients: 2 cups quick oats 1 cup crispy brown rice cereal 2 tablespoons dried cranberries or raisins 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup honey or agave nectar 1/4 cup sunflower butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: 1. Line an 8 x 8 inch pan with parchment Continue…
