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This simple recipe comes straight to you from Eating Well magazine. It is full of vitamins and minerals as well as the traditional flavors of the Mediterranean. It is good for lunch or dinner on any chilly day.
sweet potatoes and Kale
Mix up your morning with a healthy sweet potato hash! With a hearty serving of protein from a poached egg, this dish is packed with Vitamin K. It’s sure to help you start your day off right!
spinach mac n cheese
This holiday season, we are putting a nutritious spin on our favorite comfort food, macaroni and cheese. Unlike traditional mac & cheese, this diabetes-friendly recipe includes a healthy mix of garlicky spinach and tomatoes. Spinach is a nutrient-rich vegetable high in Vitamin C, folate, and fiber...
okra
Stewed okra with tomatoes is an easy and affordable dish! It is loaded with fiber and antioxidants that prevents cancer such as lycopene. This dish can be served over rice, served as a side dish, or scooped with flatbread.
Summer Corn Salsa
This fresh, homemade corn salsa is easy to make and packed with fresh ingredients. These ingredients included great sources of fiber and are rich in many vitamins and minerals. It’s the perfect to enjoy on top of tacos or quesadillas, or as an appetizer with tortilla chips.
pasta with veggies
This summer inspired pasta uses a ton of veggies that are currently in season. Along with adding lots of beautiful color to this dish, you’re also getting a variety of nutrients from the different vegetables that you’re including. You can serve this pasta cold or warm and easily adjust to your...
Trahana
Trahana is cracked bulgur cooked in milk, dried in the sun, and stored in jars. It was a way agricultural communities preserved milk when it was abundant in the summer and an inexpensive way to nourish families when food was scarce. There are two types of trahana; sweet tarhana is made with fresh...
Twist on Pico De Gallo
This is a family recipe that is a spin on regular Pico de Gallo. By adding fruit, you are increasing the number of antioxidants in the dish. It’s rich in Vitamins A and C!
After a long cold day in the winter, it is nice to warm up with a soup and grilled cheese for dinner. This is an easy way to add more vegetables to you and your families meal!
This recipe is a simple way to incorporate some of the delicious fruits and vegetables you can purchase at the farmer’s market. It is adaptable and can be made to your liking depending on your preference and the vegetables you have available.
This simple recipe comes straight to you from our Nutrition Intern’s home. Watermelon is back in season, and it happens to be Kevin’s favorite summer snack. He adds lime juice and chili lime seasoning for a kick of flavor. Many people in the Mexican American community enjoy this chili-lime seasoning...
spaghetti with broccoli and caulflower
This pasta recipe is quick, inexpensive, and mighty flavorful! Whole wheat spaghetti is fantastic source of whole grains and contains important nutrients, like fiber and B vitamins. In addition, this recipe includes broccoli and cauliflower, two cruciferous vegetables high in fiber and low in...
Wild rice is a versatile whole grain that is full of flavor and texture. This pilaf is full of healthy ingredients, like walnuts and fruit. It's the perfect side dish or addition to your salad. Enjoy!