HEALTHY EATING Ingredients * 3 acorn squash (small) * 2 tablespoons orange juice * 1/4 cup honey * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine * nutmeg (1/8 teaspoon, optional) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Cut squash in half. Remove seeds and place halves cut side up in a shallow baking pan. 3. In […]
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients For the Salad: * 2 canned pear halves * 6 cups mixed greens * 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese * 1-1/3 cups carrots, grated * 3 tablespoons walnuts For the Dressing: * 1/4 cup pear juice * 1/4 teaspoon each of cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, and olive oil * 1 dash salt
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients * 1 small yellow onion (peeled and chopped into ¼-inch pieces) * 8 ounces medium-size whole-wheat pasta (such as rotini or shells) * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil * 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) * 2 carrots (scrubbed and diced into 1/4-inch pieces) * 1 celery stalk (diced into 1/4-1/2-inch pieces) *
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HEALTHY EATING Hummus is a dip and spread that originated in the Middle East. But today, it’s popular in many parts of the world. It’s made with chickpeas, tahini (ground sesame seeds), garlic and spices. Hummus is vegan, but even meat-eaters can enjoy this spread. Hummus is a good source of plant-based protein. It’s also
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HEALTHY EATING Who says creamy soup has to be unhealthy? This recipe uses the bounty of fall without lots of calories from too much fat or added sugar. It can be prepped in 10 minutes, with just 20 minutes of cooking time. Ingredients * 2 boxes (16 oz each) frozen pureed winter (butternut) squash *
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HEALTHY EATING Brown rice and almonds are both good sources of magnesium. They also offer fiber and protein. This simple side dish can be a meatless main dish, paired with a green salad and some fruit. Ingredients 1 ½ cups brown rice (rinsed) 3 cups water ¼ cup almonds (chopped) 1 teaspoon parsley (dried) ½
HEALTHY EATING This is a fast and easy way to make heart-healthy salmon for a weeknight dinner. Ingredients 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth ½ cup shiitake mushroom caps, rinsed and sliced (or substitute dried shiitake mushrooms) 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced (or 2 teaspoons ground) ¼ cup scallions (green onions), rinsed and chopped 1 tablespoon
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HEALTHY EATING Salsa isn’t just for chips! Use it to flavor chicken, eggs, fish or a black bean burger. This recipe adds fresh flavor with corn and avocado. And it’s perfect for summer – no hot stove required. Ingredients 1 avocado (diced) 3/4 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered 1 tablespoon
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 1 avocado (halved, pitted) 1 banana (peeled, roughly chopped) 1 cup fat-free milk 1/2 cup fat-free, plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon green tea matcha powder 1 tablespoon honey Directions 1. Halve the avocado and remove the pit. Spoon the avocado’s flesh into a food processor or blender. Add the chopped banana, milk,
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 1 pound sausage (ground) 1 cup onion (small, diced) 3 cups zucchini (small, diced) 3 cups squash (small, yellow, diced) 3 cups potatoes (medium, peeled and diced) 1 can tomatoes (Italian stewed, cut up) Directions Brown sausage and onion together in a skillet; drain. Mix all ingredients together and place in a
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