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Tag: Garlic

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Spaghetti with Kale, Chickpeas, and Crispy Garlic Ingredients 8 Garlic Cloves (divided) 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 12 ounces Whole-Wheat Spaghetti (may substitute with lentil or vegetable-based pasta) 1 Large Shallot (diced) 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes (crushed) 1 15-ounce can Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) (drained and rinsed) 1 bunch…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Cool and Crunchy Cucumber Salad Spring and Summer are right around the corner! A refreshing salad that is quick to prepare on a hot day or any day when you want a light bite. With cucumbers high water content, this salad will also quench your thirst. *Special credits to Peloton instructor,…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Pistachio-Crusted Baked Salmon Top sources of  healthy unsaturated fats and Omega-3’s! Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. Whole Salmon Fillet (Wild Alaskan, Sockeye, or Coho) Kosher salt, to taste Black Pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 teaspoons Raw Honey 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you looking for a healthy alternative for those Thanksgiving dinner leftovers? Leftover Turkey Soup with Orzo and Spinach Ingredients 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (*may substitute for Avocado Oil) 1 Yellow Onion (diced) 2 Large Carrots (diced) 3 Celery Stalks (diced) 3 Garlic Cloves (minced) 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) Salt…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Pan-Roasted Vegetables Over Saucy Beans Time to get saucy! Ingredients 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 Garlic Cloves (thinly sliced) 4 Plum Tomatoes (ripe and thinly sliced) 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salit 1 15-ounce can Cannellini Beans (no salt added, rinsed and drained) 1/2 pound Small Pattypans (cut into wedges) 8…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Sweet Onion (chopped) 2 Cloves Garlic (minced) 1 tablespoon Ginger (freshly grated) 1 15-ounce can pumpkin Puree 1 cup Dried Red Lentils 6 cups Broth 1 ½ teaspoons Curry Powder 1 ½ teaspoons Garam Masala Black Pepper and…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Savory Mushroom Barley A simple, healthful, and delicious side dish that can be prepped and served in 20 minutes! *Exact Savory Mushroom Barley Recipe not pictured.  Ingredients 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 3 cloves Garlic (minced) 1 Carrot (finely chopped) 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste 1 sprig Thyme or Rosemary 1/2 pound…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Thai Basil Eggplant Stir Fry Ingredients 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (crushed) 4 Baby Eggplants (cubed) 1 Sweet Onion (chopped)  1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped) 6 Garlic Cloves (minced) 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar 3 tablespoons Tamari or Soy Sauce (may substitute for Coconut Aminos) 2 tablespoons…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Turmeric Chickpea Cakes Ingredients 2 teaspoons Avocado Oil 1 small onion (chopped) 2 Garlic Cloves (minced) 1 14-ounce can Garbanzo Beans/Chickpeas  (drained and rinsed) ¼ cup Parsley (chopped) 6 tablespoons chickpea Flour (divided) 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper ½ teaspoon Garam Masala 1 teaspoon Turmeric Directions Heat avocado…

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    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Melis Family Minestrone Soup Ingredients 7 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (divided) 1 medium Yellow or White Onion (chopped) 2 medium Carrots (peeled and chopped) 2 medium Celery Stalks (chopped) 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic 1 (28-ounce) can Crushed Tomatoes  3 medium Yellow Potatoes (peeled and diced) 1½ cups Fennel, including bulbs,…