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creamy chicken cutlets
Lightly floured chicken cutlets are pan fried in oil until golden in color before being added to a creamy mushroom sauce. Lightly simmer and add fresh or canned mushrooms to enhance the flavor. Make it as-is with this base recipe or dress it up by serving over brown rice! Pairs well with steamed...
Creamy Salsa Chicken Skillet. Photo of red salsa, and photo of grilled chicken are combined diagonally.
Tired of the same old chicken recipes? This dish will change all that with its lively, rich flavors. It also is rich in B vitamins and iron and low in saturated fat and sugar, making it a heart healthy go-to! And, it comes together quickly, so you can have dinner ready in no time flat.
Tofu is a great source of plant-based protein; it takes on any flavor that is added to it. Cornstarch is used in this recipe to achieve the ultimate crispy outer layer. Add this to a stir-fry, noodle dish, or grain bowl, or eat it as an appetizer!
crispy split peas
Add some crunch to your dishes with these crunchy split peas or enjoy them as a snack! Change the flavor profile by using your favorite combo of spices and seasonings.
Curry Chickpea Salad
Spice up your everyday salad with this spicy twist! This salad is low sodium content, and the chickpeas provide a vegetarian friendly source of protein. Their flavor profile will give this salad a subtle, nutty flavor.
Chocolate Berry Breakfast Parfait
Oh, what a sweet morning it will be with this dark chocolate and berry parfait! A mixture of berries gives this recipe a hearty serving of fiber. While sweet and tasty, dark chocolate adds a bit of that Magnesium goodness we need for optimal blood pressure and nerve function
Photo for Dried Beans Information Sheet and Recipe. Various bowls of dried beans against a white background.
Dried beans are a great source of protein and take very little effort to cook. This is a basic guide on how to prepare and cook dried beans, but with a little creativity you can transform them into a delicious dish!
easy oven chicken fajitas
This recipe is a two for one! Enjoy these boldly flavored, protein-packed fajitas now AND keep the remaining seasoning mix to spice up any dish in the future.
split peas
This refreshing and nutritious salad is packed with protein and fiber. Enjoy this fresh and colorful salad as a main entrée or side dish.
This recipe tastes just like your regular chili without all the salt! It’s a hearty, nutritious, and balanced meal that will comfort all! This recipe has 8 servings, but the best part is that it can be popped in the freezer and saved to enjoy later!
fried rice with mixed vegetables
Fried rice can be a simple staple to your dinner time rotation. This recipe uses canned mixed vegetables in order to make prepping a breeze. Fried rice typically works best with leftover, chilled rice. Try cooking a fresh rice meal a few days earlier and use the leftovers to make this recipe!
Garden Vegetable Rice Soup
Warm up this winter with a hearty and comforting soup. This dish is filled with a variety of vegetables that are packed with fiber.
mushroom toast
Did you know that mushrooms are not a plant? No, they’re not! They are actually a type of fungus. Mushrooms are considered a superfood because they’re a great source of B vitamins, phosphorous, and selenium. Try this fast, easy, tasty, and nutritious recipe for your breakfast!
Garlicky BAked Tomatoes and Salmon
This quick, simple recipe is great for those with a busy schedule. Just gather, chop, toss, and bake! Fatty fish, like salmon, contain omega-3 fatty acids; this type of fat is important for maintaining heart health.
Ladolemono is a Greek word that translates to olive oil and lemon. In this recipe, the olive oil and lemon dressing combine to flavor the fish for a perfect match.
Greens and Beans Soup Recipe Photo. White bowl with orange/red soup, chickpeas, a silver spoon, and a sprig of cilantro. Bowl and background are white.
The spice combination of paprika, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and thyme provide an aromatic blend of scents and can introduce the entire family to new flavors. These spices can also be used as rubs for meats or sprinkled on roasted vegetables. Chickpeas (or garbanzo beans) are a rich source of vitamins...
grilled chicken and vegetable skewer
Grilled chicken and vegetables skewers are a quick and easy meal to enjoy during any season. What’s great about these skewers is that they can be customized to your liking – feel free to substitute the vegetables listed in the recipe with some of your favorites!
grilled chicken caesar salad
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad is a fun spin on a classic Caesar salad. It’s loaded with grilled romaine lettuce, lean chicken breast, and fresh parmesan cheese. This salad is great to serve as an entrée on its own or as a side dish. This recipe includes ingredients to make a homemade Caesar dressing...
Chicken skewers are a great way to add fruits and vegetables to your meat dish. This recipe includes a variety of fruits and vegetables mixed with chicken and placed on wooden skewers. With the marinade, this recipe creates a delish way to enjoy this summer meal.
grilled fish tacos
Grilled fish tacos are a delicious way to enjoy your favorite seafood. Choose any white fish of your choice and marinate it before grilling the fish to a perfect golden-brown. Top them off with a creamy and crunchy coleslaw that ties all the ingredients together!
Health-Pho Summer Shrimp Salad with Light Mandarin Dressing by Angie's Pantry
Angie Montroy of Angie's Pantry Inc.
This recipe was a winning dish for our 2021 Healthy Chef Challenge. Angie Montroy of Angie's Pantry in Oak Park used ingredients commonly found in our pantry and created an inspiring summer salad.
honey mustard dressing
This homemade dressing is a wonderful, lightened-up alternative to the store-bought version. The recipe only calls for simple ingredients, so you can be sure its nutritional value and contents are top notch. It can be used to add a refreshing tanginess to your salads or as a dipping sauce for...
honey mustard chicken
These juicy and brightly flavored chicken breasts are a simple, fantastic dinner option. You can use our homemade honey mustard dressing recipe as a glaze; this adds sweet and tangy flavors to the baked chicken. By whipping up the marinade at home you can be sure that its nutritional content is top...
Indian Egg Curry
There are many ways to prepare this great South Asian dish- which can vary from the region to region. This particular recipe comes straight from the home of one of our Nutrition Interns! As with most Indian dishes, this one packs some heat. Feel free to use your own judgement with the spices to...