Making pesto is quick and easy and is such a versatile sauce. You can whip this up ahead of time and use it on baked chicken, salmon, veggies or whole wheat pasta. It is also great as a spread on a sandwich or a dip. Check out this video with community nutrition educator Bridgette Bostic, R.D.N., showing how to make it at home.
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Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
Breakfast is a very important meal to start the day, and this overnight oat recipe is easy, healthy and oh-so satisfying! The high fiber and protein will keep you full, and the pumpkin pie flavor is irresistible!
Curry Chicken Salad
Need a new chicken salad recipe? This one will become a favorite, filled with flavor and healthy ingredients. Curry can be a wonderful spice for the cooler weather months to keep you warm and satisfied. Pair this with some whole grain bread for a sandwich or over top dark leafy greens for a nutritious salad.
Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad
Have you ever tried soba noodles before? These delicious Japanese noodles are made from buckwheat, which is naturally gluten free and lower in carbohydrates and calories than your average white flour noodle. This spicy recipe will not disappoint.
Turkey Chili
It’s the time of the year for chili! This delicious recipe is great for your weekly meal prep or to freeze for later. Substituting ground turkey for beef lowers saturated fat and calories. Enjoy!
Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies
If you are looking for a higher fiber breakfast or snack that is sweet but healthy, try carrot cake cookies! About two cookies would be a serving size and provides 6 grams of fiber. Pair with some nonfat Greek yogurt or hard-boiled eggs for added protein and fullness for a well-balanced breakfast.
Crunchy Peanut Satay Slaw
Cabbage tends to be an overlooked vegetable. Because it is part of the cruciferous family, it has anti-cancer properties and is loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Making a slaw is a great way to utilize this nutritious vegetable to eat on its own or pair with a lean protein. Enjoy!
Sheet Pan Restaurant-Style Salsa
Summer is the time for fresh, in-season tomatoes. One way to spice up your life is to make homemade salsa, which is so much better than the stuff you buy at the grocery store! By roasting the vegetables first, you develop more of a smoky flavor, sure to be a crowd-pleaser. This goes great over tacos, scrambled eggs or with your favorite tortilla chip.
Crunchy Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola
Making homemade granola isn’t as difficult as it might seem, and making a larger batch can last for weeks in an airtight container. This granola might help with any chocolate cravings you have and would be great over some Greek yogurt to up the protein for breakfast. You could also try it with low fat milk or high protein plant milk with added chia seeds for extra fiber. Enjoy! Read More
Kale & Avocado Salad
This plant-based salad is loaded with fiber, heart-healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants! Adding blueberries to this salad gives a hint of sweetness and a very important antioxidant called anthocyanin that gives fruits and vegetables their deep red-orange and blue-violet colors. Research has shown anthocyanins may reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, help prevent cancer and improve cognitive function. This salad also contains edamame, a soybean high in fiber and protein.