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Reaching the recommended 2-3 servings of fruit per day can certainly include the occasional fruit-based dessert. With apples as the central ingredient here, it’s like a lighter alternative to an apple crisp, including all the flavors of the seasonal spices and crumble topping. While there are other apple varieties that may work in this dish, […]
Looking to add sweetness to your meals but keep them loaded with veggies? Root vegetables, such as beets and sweet potatoes, add natural sweetness to any dish! Beets also offer a great opportunity to hit that often-missed purple food group and may help control blood pressure. Sweet potatoes are an excellent choice of starchy […]
Using a slow cooker can save a lot of time in the kitchen, make for a delicious meal, and reduce the number of dishes you need to clean up after. It's a win-win-win! One portion of this recipe is prepared in a slow cooker, which means hands-free cooking and hours of simmering to tender perfection.
It's soup season! As the weather starts to get chilly, you may start thinking about busting out your slow cooker again. This delicious minestrone soup (pronounced mi-nuh-strow-nee) can be ready in anywhere between 3-8 hours, depending on the heat setting, so you can time it to fit into whatever your schedule may look like!
Roasting veggies is an excellent way to caramelize natural flavors and cook large amounts at once. Potatoes often get a bad rap, but this starchy veggie has a perfect place within the Plate Method! While it’s true potatoes contain carbohydrates, aiming for a fist-sized portion may help prevent blood sugar spikes. Keeping the peel on […]
If you love all things pumpkin spice, you can thank your friends at Starbucks for bringing the trend to light. It’s been 18 years since the Pumpkin Spice Latte made its debut. As dietitians, we love seeing pumpkin in the limelight because the brightly colored winter squash is packed with nutrients. Unfortunately, when all that […]
Meals with vegetables don’t have to be light! This decadent dish is bursting with savory flavors and includes a couple of colorful, non-starchy veggies. Saturated fats are found in most dairy products like butter, heavy cream, and cheese. They should be consumed in moderation, but both saturated and unsaturated fats provide delicious richness to meals. […]
Looking for an inexpensive and easy meal? Try this recipe for Quick and Easy Ramen. Ramen was traditionally a Japanese take on a Chinese noodle. Although it’s still served in restaurants today, in America you’re more likely to recognize it as the packaged noodles on store shelves. The main concerns for packaged Ramen Noodles are […]
Cauliflower is at it again, this time for breakfast. But, alas! If you’ve struggled with getting in non-starchy vegetables first thing in the morning, this recipe will be sure to help you out. Cauliflower’s easily manipulated flavor is transformed into a delicious and slightly sweet breakfast that resembles your favorite traditional oatmeal. Rich in potassium […]
Lentils are a versatile staple to incorporate when preparing plant based meals. They are commonly available in shades of brown, green, and red, with each having a slightly different texture and application in recipes. For this dish, brown lentils work best as a hearty and chewy ground meat alternative for a vegetarian spin on the […]