Nutritious choices made simple®
These pinwheels are a fantastic way to serve wraps for kids, or to create a nice appetizer at a party. If what you’re after is a simple, delicious wrap for your own lunch, just skip the slicing and tuck the wrap into a sandwich container to go.
There’s nothing quite like a bright burst of color to make a plate more appealing and make veggies look enticing. This slaw is a minor variation on a cookout classic—test it in place of your old family recipe at your next summer shindig.
Fish tacos are delicious, but if we’re being honest, dealing with the finger food isn’t always appealing. That and, if you dislike corn and whole wheat tortillas, keeping your grains whole in a taco situation is unsatisfying. The solution to both problems? Make it a bowl.
Red beans and rice are a classic New Orleans dish. This version is a little lighter on both the salt and the saturated fat, but not light in flavor. Use cayenne pepper and hot sauce to adjust the heat to suit your personal preferences.
Assembling eggrolls is a hassle and a half, and the deep-frying process doesn’t exactly add a lot of nutritional benefit. This vegetable-heavy mix served over brown rice is made with half pork and half turkey for a nice balance of flavor and smart eating choices.
This sauce in this recipe is essentially a half batch of Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Soup. You can make this dish in a snap by making a full soup recipe and freezing it in portions. Defrost in the microwave when you’re ready to make mac and “cheese.” You can use the sauce straight up over pasta, […]
While you can make this recipe any time of year with frozen or canned corn, we suggest trying it with fresh corn at the height of summer. If you’re not a fan of lima beans, edamame makes a nice substitute and doesn’t need to be cooked. Gayle Laughton submitted this recipe to and won the […]
Burritos freeze wonderfully for an easy grab-n-go lunch option if you’ve got access to a microwave at work or school. Packed with fiber and protein, you can be confident this meal will keep you going through the afternoon. Tip: Burritos can be frozen and reheated individually in the microwave, working in one-minute increments and rotating […]