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We aren’t exaggerating when we say this dish is good enough to eat with breakfast, as a starchy dinner side dish, or for dessert! Cinnamon-roasted sweet potatoes and cranberries are a seasonal delight! They’re sweet with a touch of savory, chewy with a bit of crunch, and of course, the lovely flavor pairing of […]
Are you looking to infuse more pumpkin into your fall snacks? This Pumpkin Hummus recipe may be the one you’ve been waiting for! We love pumpkin because it is packed with vitamin A for healthy eyes and vitamins C and E for antioxidant and immune defense. Pumpkin is a good source of iron and […]
Looking to add sweetness to your meals but keep them loaded with vegetables? Roasted root veggies, such as beets and sweet potatoes, add natural sweetness to any dish! Beets also offer an excellent opportunity to hit that often-missed purple food group and may help control blood pressure. Sweet potatoes are an excellent choice of […]
Using a slow cooker for this BBQ Chicken recipe 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cauliflower is at it again, this time for breakfast. But, alas! If you’ve struggled to get in non-starchy vegetables first thing in the morning, this recipe will 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 and fiber, […]
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 […]
Who doesn't love a delicious fall soup? Slow cookers are wonderful, but this recipe offers an alternative if you need a quick option. You can make it even faster by purchasing pre-cut butternut squash in some stores!
Baked egg dishes are a great way to incorporate vegetables into breakfast while also preparing multiple servings for easy reheating later. Or they can be a fast way to prepare eggs that isn’t a single-serve cooking method! The sky is the limit regarding omelet add-ins, but of course, at Summerfield, we always think veggies […]