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Tag: Black Beans

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week It may not be Taco Tuesday today, but who says that we can’t enjoy a healthy, tasty taco any day of the week (or you can save this recipe for next Tuesday)!  The typical street taco is not always the healthiest option so I like to swap ingredients to make…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week While the first day of Spring was earlier this week, the air still feels brisk and not quite short sleeve weather just yet… So, a warm stew might just hit the spot this weekend! Cook up this stew and invite your bestie (four-legged fur bestie included) for a calm, cozy…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week The schools are out, temperatures are warmer, and days are longer, summer is here!   Summer Tomato & Bean Salad Ingredients 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt 1 1/2 cups Tomatoes (diced) 1 1/2 cups Black Beans (*may substitute with White…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you craving Mexican food with a hint of Fall? Let’s combine butternut squash with a classic enchilada! Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet Ingredients 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Sweet Onion (diced) 3 Garlic Cloves (minced) ½ Jalapeño (seeded and diced) 3 cups Butternut Squash (1/2-inch diced) ½…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Fiesta Bowl It’s Summer in a bowl! Ingredients 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1 large White Onion (1/2 diced and 1/2 thinly sliced) 1 Garlic Clove (minced) A pinch Dried Oregano 1 15-ounce can Black Beans (no salt added) 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt 1 cup Cabbage (shredded) 1/2 cup White…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week A New Year. A New You. A Fresh Start! Let’s start by cleaning out the refrigerator! Italian ‘Clean-the-Fridge’ Vegetarian Chili Ingredients 1 15-ounce can Black Beans 1 15-ounce can Kidney Beans 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 5 – 6 cups Vegetables (chopped) – Whatever you find in your fridge or…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Squash, Corn, and Black Bean Salad Ingredients 2 1/2 cup Butternut Squash (diced) 1 1/2 cup Corn Kernels (2 ears fresh, frozen, or canned) 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided) 1/4 teaspoon Salt (to taste) 3/4 teaspoon Chili Powder 1 cup Wild Rice (may substitute with Quinoa, Farro, or similar)…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Vegetarian Chili with Roasted Squash Ingredients 3 large Acorn or Buttercup Squash 2 teaspoon Canola Oil  1 medium Onion (chopped) 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (chopped and seeded) 3 Garlic Cloves (minced) 2 teaspoon Chili Powder 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano 1.5 cups Vegetable Broth 1 cup…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Chili with Wheat Berries and Beans Ingredients 1 28-ounce can Fire-Roasted Crushed Tomatoes 1 14.5-ounce can Low-Salt Diced Tomatoes 1 tablespoon Chili Powder 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander 3 Garlic Cloves (pressed) 2 large Poblano Peppers (cut into 1/4-inch pieces) 1 Onion (chopped) 3/4 cup Wheat Berries…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Spicy Black Bean Soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 medium Yellow Onions (chopped) 3 Celery Ribs (chopped) 1 Large Carrot (chopped) 6 Garlic Cloves (minced) 4 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper 2 cups Cooked Black Beans (may be substituted for (1)…