This classic bean salad is the perfect side dish for your summer picnic. Canned beans can be swapped in to make it speedier to prepare, but if you go that route, look for low-sodium or no-salt-added options.
Three Bean Salad
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Stuffed Peppers
A simple modification on a classic recipe, these stuffed peppers are a delicious and nutritious entrée that everyone will love. Have extra garden produce you want to use before it goes bad? Try layering the stuffing over halved zucchini or even adding extra veggies like carrots or summer squash to the filling.
Strawberry Almond Butter Smoothie
Enjoy this smoothie for breakfast or to cool down on a hot summers afternoon. If you have frozen fruit, you can use it frozen and leave out the ice, which can be easier if your blender is lower in power.
Spaghetti with Clam Sauce
Linguine is the classic pasta choice for clam sauce. If you’re trying to get more whole grains, however, whole-grain linguine can be tough to find. Whole-grain spaghetti, however, is readily available, and in our opinion, it does a fine job carrying the flavor. Tip: To toast pine nuts, place in a small dry skillet over […]
Southwestern Potato Skins
Tailgating just got better. Turns out your can have your potato skins and good nutrition too. Feel free to get creative with the vegetables you use—piling these robust skins high with roasted tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and peppers will up your nutritional value without adding many calories. Tip: The recommended serving size on this recipe makes […]
Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans
Make this easy and delicious meal when chard is in season locally to make sure the greens bring their buttery best to this combination of bite-sized pasta and simple beans.
Red, White & Blue Fruit Smoothie
Banana, skim milk, and vanilla yogurt are a good base for playing with any type of fruit that’s fresh in your area. For homemade yogurt popsicles, freeze the smoothie mixture in popsicle molds and enjoy a sweet, responsible cool down!
Raspberry Gems
You’ll find this muffin recipe to be a gem indeed. Wheat germ is the nutritious secret ingredient that boosts the protein and fiber content of these sweet and tart breakfast treasures.