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This super simple three bean salad is full of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals and it takes less than 20 minutes to make! Use it as a side salad or a main course and your belly will be full and satisfied.
This cucumber tomato salad is full of fresh sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and green peppers... all tossed in an herb dressing. This is the perfect light and refreshing side dish for any healthy meal.
cornbread dressing
This simple cornbread dressing has all the familiar Thanksgiving flavors of sage, thyme, parsley, and onion, while keeping the calories lower than traditional dressings. Make your cornbread from scratch with whole wheat flour to sneak in some extra fiber and nutrients. No one will ever know!
cous cous and peas
Enjoy this delicious dish as an entrée or side dish. Pair with meat, seafood, or a vegetarian favorite like chickpeas or tofu. This flavor-packed dish is sure to win everyone over!
Cowboy Caviar with tortilla chips in white serving ware
Cowboy caviar is a guilt-free dip that adds extra vegetables to your diet. This recipe also contains beans, which are an excellent source of protein and iron with less saturated fat than meat! In the summer when tomatoes are abundant, try grape or cherry tomatoes for variety. Adding avocado will...
Most spinach dips are loaded with calories, saturated fat and sodium. This version cuts down on all three by using reduced fat cream cheese and cottage cheese, yogurt to lighten up the texture and plenty of spinach to add fiber and extra nutrition. Plus, it tastes great! Serve this with whole grain...
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.
Cucumber Tomato SAlad
Cucumbers are amazing fruits that contain many nutrients while also being very low in calories. Cucumbers promote hydration due to their high-water content, they contain antioxidants, and they are an easy, refreshing addition to any dish. The cucumber tomato salad recipe makes a classic side dish...
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 Homemade Potato Salad
Potato salad is a great side dish for a variety of entrees. This recipe calls for Yukon Gold potatoes, but these can be replaced with any variety of potato, including Russet potatoes, red potatoes, or fingerling potatoes.
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.
Sweet Potato Hash with an egg
Sweet potatoes are packed with fiber, Vitamin A, and potassium while also being low in calories. Overall, fiber and potassium are known to increase energy levels, lower blood pressure, and even promote healthy blood sugar levels. Sweet potatoes are also known to be great sources of Vitamin E...
elote salad
Elote salad is a fun take on traditional Mexican elotes. This salad originally includes both sour cream and mayonnaise, but this recipe substitutes plain Greek yogurt for sour cream to increase protein and healthy fats content.
guacamole
Packed with healthy fats and vegetables, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite! You can use this as a side dish, a quick snack, or even a topping for tacos, burgers, quesadillas, or sandwiches.
feta with asparagus and lemon
Asparagus is a popular spring crop and is rich in Vitamin K and Folate. This spring salad is bright, vibrant, and healthy. If you are Gluten Free you can substitute the couscous for wild rice or regular rice.
This recipe comes straight to you from our Nutrition Intern’s home. This fruit salad is Justine and her family’s favorite dessert to eat after dinner. It features fruits that are in season which is brought together by a creamy and sweet sauce. Many people in the Philippines indulge in this fruit...
Making homemade salad dressings is not as difficult as people think. With just seven common ingredients, this homemade vinaigrette comes together quickly. Pro tip: Mustard emulsifies oil and vinegar into a creamy dressing. Any mustard can be used, but don't skip this ingredient.
mushroom and cauliflower
Looking for the perfect side dish addition to your main course? Try this delicious and nutritious recipe. Mushroom and cauliflower both contain important nutrients! Some of these nutrients include B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate. Moreover, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare; in...
roasted potatoes
This side dish is loaded with garlicky goodness and roasted to perfection. You’ll love how easily this recipe comes together; it’s the perfect side dish to any meat accompaniment.
GREEK SPINACH PASTA SALAD WITH FETA AND BEANS
Canned beans help transform this pasta salad into an easy lunch recipe. It also features spinach, which benefits eye health, reduces oxidative stress, may help prevent cancer, and reduce blood pressure levels. This salad also boasts plenty of muscle building protein; just one serving of great...
green bean and bacon saute
This is no boring side dish! Green beans served with salty bacon and just a bit of honey create a sweet-savory flavor profile that will leave you craving more.
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...