Albondigas is a traditional Mexican soup! It is filling, full of flavors, and is comforting on a cold day. This soup makes it easy to include vegetables in your meals!
The weather is starting to have a chill to it, which means apples are in season! Produce that is in season tends to have more flavor and nutrients. This delicious dish is perfect to make into a sandwich (using whole wheat bread) for a quick and healthy lunch. Enjoy this savory dish!
This delicious meal makes for a flavorful, high protein dinner! This recipe marinates chicken drumsticks in a sweet and salty combination that your taste buds will love. Using 100% apple juice boosts the nutrition; did you know that ½ cup of 100% fruit juice counts as a full serving of juice? Just a...
This simple recipe features the flavors of Puerto Rico. Rice, vegetables, and chorizo combine to make a flavorful, inviting dish that is sure to give you all the island vibes.
In this recipe, we pair the slightly bitter, earthy flavor of asparagus with garlic and cream. The result is a delicious, creamy asparagus soup. Although asparagus is a spring vegetable, luckily, it’s found all year long in grocery stores either as fresh or canned. Asparagus is a nutrition...
Mac and cheese is a timeless dish that is enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Adding broccoli boosts the nutritional content of this recipe. Broccoli contains vitamin K, which helps to build strong bones and aids in blood clotting. Broccoli is also rich in vitamin C, which helps with wound healing...
This recipe is great to use berries during the peak of the season OR raisins in the winter months for a warm and comforting breakfast or snack. Frozen blueberries or mixed berries would also work well in this dish.
A fast and easy recipe that is perfect for weeknights, but fancy enough for company. Salmon is rich in heart healthy omega 3 fats and protein. Best of all it cooks in 15 minutes! Panko are Japanese bread crumbs and are found in the Asian section of supermarkets and gives a wonderful crunch to this...
Try this delicious vegetable dish as a main course over rice or pasta. Enjoy it also as a side dish to roasted meats. The key is roasting the vegetables until soft and only the oil remains. Serves 8 as a main dish; 12 as a side dish.
Baked Ziti is a popular recipe and has been a staple in many southern Italian homes for generations. Make it as-is with this base recipe or dress it up with some added veggies! Additional veggies not only add nutritional value, but they will also add color and texture to the dish.
Bruschetta is a traditional appetizer served in Italian households. This simple dish is easy to make, and the tomato mixture can be made ahead for future use. Add this to the menu of your next get together!
This healthy burger is seasoned with barbecue flavors, studded with cheddar cheese, & grilled and basted in barbecue sauce. This easy chicken burger may just replace all burgers at your house!
BBQ chicken pizzas on English muffins are a quick and tasty meal option. Topped with tangy BBQ sauce, tender chicken, and crisp bell peppers, these mini pizzas combine delicious flavors on a crunchy English muffin base. Easy to prepare and perfect for a fun meal or snack, they can also be made ahead...
BBQ grilled pork tenderloin is a tender and juicy dish that provides a great source of lean protein. The recipe includes both BBQ sauce and grape jelly to marinate the meat. Feel free to replace the grape jelly with another flavor or a reduced-sugar jelly option.
This BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich can be made with leftover pork roast. It is extremely easy to make, and the result is the best BBQ sandwiches you have ever tasted. All you really need is a good store-bought BBQ sauce; be sure to check the Nutrition Facts Label for a lower sugar option. Enjoy!
Picadillo is a delicious stew made with ground beef, tomatoes, and other ingredients. It is a popular dish in South American countries and the Caribbean. It traditionally contains raisins. (Did you know ¼ cup dried fruits, like raisins, fulfills 1 serving of a fruit?) Serve it over rice or as a...
This recipe makes for a delicious and nutritious dinner. The bell peppers are a great source of Vitamin C, the lean red meat is a good source of zinc, and the tomato sauce provides potassium. Keep your eyes and bones healthy while enjoying dinner.
Dinners that bake all in one dish are our favorite! Great for a busy weeknight, this recipe is full of veggies and fiber. Pump up the fiber by using whole wheat tortillas and topping with fresh avocado slices. While this recipe is vegetarian, chopped chicken or ground beef could be added for even...
Whether you are a meat-lover, vegan, or vegetarian, this plant-based burger recipe is sure to win everyone over! This simple burger recipe is packed with fiber and protein that will keep you full and satisfied.
Have you been searching for a hassle-free recipe that the entire family will enjoy? Look no more! This Black Bean Taco recipe is high-protein and fiber, which means it will keep the entire family full. If you’re not into corn tortillas, feel free to use a flour tortilla and make some super-quick...
