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Enjoy this healthy, meatless enchilada recipe from our Registered Dietitians and add more vegetables and fiber into your diet! For the Enchilada Sauce Ingredients 3 T olive oil 3 T flour, any kind 1 T ground chili powder 1 t ground cumin ½ t garlic power ¼ t dried oregano ¼ t salt, to taste…
Looking for a shareable crowd-pleasing favorite? Bring this rich, tangy, and healthy herb feta dip to your next get together! Ingredients 6 oz feta 2 T water ½ cup chopped parsley ¼ cup chopped mint 2 T finely chopped dill 3T olive oil Salt and Pepper to taste Preparation 1. Blend feta and water in…
The days are shorter and colder, so why not warm up with a delicious bowl of turkey lean bean chili from our Culinary Medicine cooking series? Ingredients 20 oz 93% lean ground turkey ½ cup onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 10 oz can Rotel mild tomatoes with green chiles, no salt added 8 oz…
Enjoy this healthy, vegan alternative to green chile stew featuring roasted green chiles, butternut squash, and quinoa! Ingredients 2 T olive oil 1 medium yellow or white onion, diced 2 T minced garlic 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes 3 cups of vegetable broth 1 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 medium butternut squash, peeled and oven-roasted 1 cup…
Enjoy this healthy, crispy, tofu recipe that’s totally vegan! Serve it alongside your favorite side dish when you’re looking to add more protein to your diet. Ingredients 1 (15 oz.) block extra-firm tofu, pressed 1 cup non-dairy milk 1 t lemon juice 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 t salt, divided 1 1/2 cup panko bread…
You’ll enjoy this creamy, smooth cheese substitute that’s easy to make. Serve it with our homemade English Muffins for a healthy snack! For the Muffins (makes 1 muffin) Ingredients 1/3 cups rolled oats 1 T chia seed ½ t baking powder 2 T unsweetened applesauce 1 T milk of choice Pinch of salt Preparation 1.…
Baba ganoush is a middle eastern dip of mashed eggplant that’s easy to make, healthy, and delicious. Give this recipe from our Culinary Medicine Program a try today! Ingredients 2 pounds Italian eggplants (about 2 small-to-medium eggplants*) Medium cloves of garlic, pressed or minced 2 T lemon juice, more if necessary ¼ cup tahini ⅓…
Serve these baked beet falafels as a lunch over mixed greens and top it with our tzatziki sauce for a healthier take on a fried favorite! For the Beet Falafel Ingredients 1 red beet, grated or diced 1 14.5 oz. can no salt added chickpeas, drained and rinsed, reserve the chickpea liquid 1 cup chickpea…
Looking for something different to add to your weeknight dinner routine? Give this healthy pan-roasted trout with fresh citrus farro salad a try! For the Trout Ingredients 2 t chopped fresh rosemary 2 pounds of trout fillets ¼ cup all-purpose flour ½ t salt, plus more to taste Freshly ground pepper to taste 1 T…
This low-carb BBQ sauce is deliciously bold and perfect on your favorite meat or meat substitute! Ingredients 2 1/2 6-oz cans tomato paste 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup powdered erythritol (or any sweetener of choice, preferably either powdered or liquid) 2 T Worcestershire sauce 1 T liquid hickory smoke 2 t smoked paprika…
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