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Category: Healthy Food Recipes

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Chickpea Cookie Dough Ingredients 1 can of Chickpeas (drained and rinsed) ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter (unsalted recommended) 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract 2 ½ tablespoons Maple Syrup ½ teaspoon Cinnamon 1 tablespoon Ground Chia Seeds ½ cup Dark Chocolate Chips (mini recommended) Directions Drain and rinse chickpeas. Place in a…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Green Risotto Short-grain brown rice is Chef Kate’s recommendation for an “amazingly creamy risotto”! Do you have an enameled cast iron pot? It will help the risotto cook evenly. Image source: https://inharvestfoodservice.com/products/short-grain-brown-rice/ Ingredients 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1 Onion (finely chopped) 1 cup Short-Grained Brown Rice 1/4 cup Dry…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Muesli with Fruit and Nuts A refreshing, healthy summer breakfast or snack! And, another option for hot oatmeal. And, a healthier alternative than commercial cereals with often-misleading health claims. Ingredients 1/3 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds 1/4 cup Raisins (may substitute for another dried fruit) 2 tablespoons Ground Flaxseed…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Spring Edamame  The other green bean! Edamame (immature soy beans) have a velvety texture and a less-starchy taste than typical beans, peas, or lentils. They are a tasteful match with spring vegetables such as, asparagus and chives. Image source: https://www.wineboxgardener.com/home/2019/4/14/spring-vegetable-saute Ingredients 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 2 Leeks or 1 bunch Scallions, with…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Low-Carb Chocolate Donuts Splurge on a donut this weekend… without the guilt! Ingredients 1/4 cup Coconut Flour 1/4 cup Cacao Powder 1/4 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda 4 Large Eggs 1/2 cup Coconut Oil (melted) 3 tablespoons Maple Syrup Topping (*Optional) 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips 1 tablespoon Palm…

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    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Coconut Chicken Cutlets with Spring Pea Salad A citrusy, two-ingredient sauce prepared in the same pan as the chicken: Fewer dirty dishes, less clean-up, and more time to relax and enjoy! Image source: Women’s Health Magazine Ingredients 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (grated) 1 teaspoon Lime…

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    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Kiwi Avocado Salad A springtime salad to add an extra ‘spring’ to your step! Ingredients 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1 teaspoon White Balsamic Vinegar 1/8 teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt 1 head of Lettuce (*may be substituted for spinach, kale, or other leafy green) 3 sliced Radishes (*optional) 1 sliced Kiwi…

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    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Pan-Roasted Asparagus Asparagus is ready for spring fling! Look for asparagus at your local farmers markets. Seek out spears with dry, tight tips. Try to find a bunch that has similar-sized stalks so they will all be done cooking at the same time.  lAsparagus contains 2 grams of fiber, a…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Stir-Fried Vegetables in a Black Pepper Sauce Image source: https://www.nutritionaction.com/tag/vegetables/ *Picture not representative of exact recipe provided.   Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons Dry Sherry (*may substitute for White Wine or 1 1/2 teaspoons Sherry Vinegar & 1 1/2 tablespoons water; do not use Cooking Sherry.)…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Sweet Potato Pancakes or Waffles You choose! Ingredients 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1 Egg 1 cup Low-Fat 1% Milk (or milk of choice) 2 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar 2 teaspoons Canola Oil (may be substituted for coconut oil)…