Enjoy the latest in nutrition research and science based on studies at the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center. Our staff of Registered Dietitians have worked together to craft delicious recipes to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.
Three words to describe this black bean chili: Fall. Filling. Flavorful. Double (or triple) the ingredients, freeze, and you’re set for the week! Eat it over brown rice or couscous. Oh, did we mention it’s a one-pot meal as well? Butternut Squash Black Bean Chili Ingredients Serves 4 1 Tbsp. olive oil½ medium butternut squash,…
The Mediterranean diet has been the basis for many healthy meals – like this fritters recipe – over the past five decades. It has been touted as one of the most nutritious diets by many organizations because of its emphasis on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, herbs, and legumes. Take this recipe as an example: you…
Melissa Lanes, MS, RD, CSCS, CHES, is a registered dietitian (RD) and professional research assistant at the CU Wellness Clinic at Anschutz Health and Wellness Center (AWHC). She integrates her broad experience in health and wellness through her various responsibilities as a dietitian, coach, and researcher. We recently sat down with Melissa to learn about her…
These days, a lot of us have become more and more curious about vegan cuisine or vegan alternatives. Whether it’s because of health reasons, lactose-intolerance, or needing a change of pace, this easy Vegan avocado pesto will be your next go-to pasta sauce. Vegan Avocado Pesto Ingredients 1 medium avocado 2 cups fresh spinach cloves garlic, minced…
Are you jumping in between several Zoom calls a day and don’t have enough time to make a nutritious home-cooked meal? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve put together a collection of healthy easy recipes that don’t require a lot of time in the kitchen but still fuels your body. The best part is, you can…
A jar of overnight oats is the perfect breakfast (or snack) that requires very minimal prep work and keeps you full all morning. The best part of it is you can add in any fruit, nut butter, and/or nut toppings to your liking. If you need some inspiration, scroll down to view our six flavor…
There are many ways to prepare tofu and this Korean sesame-crusted tofu recipe is a delicious method to enjoy a protein-packed vegetarian meal. Korean Sesame-Crusted Tofu Ingredients 4 Servings 16 oz. extra firm tofu, drained and pressed 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds 4 tsp. toasted sesame oil, divided 1 lb. bok choy, coarsely chopped (4 cups)…
Cooldown the summer heat with this avocado bisque created by one of our registered dietitians, Lisa Wingrove. BONUS: Top off the bisque with your choice of toppings (see below for options). Planning to make this bisque in a few days? Learn how to confidently buy, prep, and store avocados for no more mushy avocados. Avocado…
Happy National Avocado Day! Avocados are a staple in many of our recipes, like this fudgy and flourless avocado brownie recipe, and we just can’t get enough of it! But, sometimes avocados can be tricky to prep so we put together a detailed how-to guide so you can confidently pick, cut, and store avocados! How…
Avocado brownies? That’s right! Bake this mouth-watering brownie recipe that features avocado, black beans, and zero flour. Make it this weekend in celebration of National Avocado Day (July 31, 2020)! Avocado Black Bean Brownies Ingredients Serves 12 1 15 oz. can of black beans, rinsed and drained 2 eggs or flax eggs (add an additional…
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