This easy-to-follow recipe can be used for any kind of vegetable you would like to ferment. Fermented vegetables are packed with probiotics and make a perfect side dish. They can be added to sandwiches and salads or eaten alone as a snack. If you prefer not to buy canning jars, save salsa, spaghetti...
Asparagus is a popular spring crop and is rich in Vitamin K and Folate. This spring salad is bright, vibrant, and healthy. If you are Gluten Free you can substitute the couscous for wild rice or regular rice.
This recipe comes straight to you from our Nutrition Intern’s home. This fruit salad is Justine and her family’s favorite dessert to eat after dinner. It features fruits that are in season which is brought together by a creamy and sweet sauce. Many people in the Philippines indulge in this fruit...
Making homemade salad dressings is not as difficult as people think. With just seven common ingredients, this homemade vinaigrette comes together quickly. Pro tip: Mustard emulsifies oil and vinegar into a creamy dressing. Any mustard can be used, but don't skip this ingredient.
Beans don’t only have to be enjoyed in soups and stews. Change up your usual salad with this herby cannellini salad that is perfect as a light lunch or as a side salad.
Looking for the perfect side dish addition to your main course? Try this delicious and nutritious recipe. Mushroom and cauliflower both contain important nutrients! Some of these nutrients include B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate. Moreover, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare; in...
This side dish is loaded with garlicky goodness and roasted to perfection. You’ll love how easily this recipe comes together; it’s the perfect side dish to any meat accompaniment.
Canned beans help transform this pasta salad into an easy lunch recipe. It also features spinach, which benefits eye health, reduces oxidative stress, may help prevent cancer, and reduce blood pressure levels. This salad also boasts plenty of muscle building protein; just one serving of great...
This is no boring side dish! Green beans served with salty bacon and just a bit of honey create a sweet-savory flavor profile that will leave you craving more.
The spice combination of paprika, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and thyme provide an aromatic blend of scents and can introduce the entire family to new flavors. These spices can also be used as rubs for meats or sprinkled on roasted vegetables. Chickpeas (or garbanzo beans) are a rich source of vitamins...
Grilled bananas are a unique sweet treat and can be customized with a variety of toppings. Using tin foil in this recipe is essential in order to heat the bananas on the grill without the skin getting too charred.
This Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese recipe is a great way to boost the nutrition of one of America’s favorite comfort foods...macaroni and cheese! Cauliflower is an excellent source of nutrients, containing almost every vitamin and mineral that your body needs. Adding vegetables, like cauliflower, to...
Homemade croutons are not only simple and easy to make, but they are also a great use of your leftover bread! These are the perfect addition on top of a salad or in a soup and can be customized with any seasonings you prefer.
This homemade dressing is a wonderful, lightened-up alternative to the store-bought version. The recipe only calls for simple ingredients, so you can be sure its nutritional value and contents are top notch. It can be used to add a refreshing tanginess to your salads or as a dipping sauce for...
Homemade tartar sauce is easy to make with ingredients commonly found at home. Using low fat yogurt and mayo cuts saturated fat and calories. Pair this tartar sauce with any seafood.
Your family will love this refreshing salad that is rich in fiber, vitamin C and potassium. Use it to top yogurt, oatmeal, ice cream or as a breakfast side dish. The poppy seeds add a nice crunch and the honey provides a nice sweetness.
Spruce up any occasion with this delicious Italian inspired salad dish. This colorful dish is full of flavor and packed with fiber and protein. Serve as an appetizer or side dish that is sure to win everyone over!
If you love beans and rice, give this delicious recipe a try! Parboiled rice is a tasty and healthy alternative to white rice that has more fiber and protein. The creaminess of the coconut along with the freshness of the thyme are sure to delight your taste buds with a surprising medley of flavors...
Lemons and blueberries are a classic flavor combination, and these muffins will soon become a family favorite. They are moist, tender, and bursting with fresh blueberry and lemon flavors. The yogurt adds protein and calcium; the blueberries add fiber and vitamin C, and Shhh…no one will know you used...
This is a plant-based version of Chick-fil-a's famous dressing. It is made with vegan mayo and soy milk. Add it to salads, sandwiches, and grain bowls, or use it as a dip for raw veggies.
This underappreciated root vegetable can be roasted, sautéed, boiled, and mashed. It is also packed with fiber, vitamins E and C, and a good source of potassium and phosphorus. Try it as a quick side dish and an interesting alternative to mashed potatoes.
Feta cheese is staple in many Mediterranean dishes and recipes. It can be bought as either a whole block or as crumbles. You should be able to find a low-cost feta cheese at many grocery stores, including Aldi and Walmart. Additionally, the feta cheese can be replaced with other cheese options such...
