Nutritious choices made simple®
Tater tots are beloved by kids…and many grown-ups, let’s be honest. This version combines yams with beans and uses baking to produce a more nutritious variation that’s more flavorful than the regular potato version. Tip: Yams and sweet potatoes are not quite the same, but if you can’t find yams, sweet potatoes are a suitable […]
Cabbage rolls, a traditional dish of rice and ground meat wrapped in cabbage and cooked in tomato sauce, are delicious. Rolling the stuffing and allowing the rice to cook, however, is a process that makes them a special occasion dish. This speedy skillet offers all the flavor of a cabbage roll without all the trouble […]
Commercially produced tomato soups often rely on added sugar and salt for flavor. This recipe uses roasting to concentrate the sugars naturally present in the vegetables and a lovely blend of fresh herbs for a more nutritious take that’s absolutely delicious. Great with a chunk of warm crusty bread.
A lively salsa will be sure to kick up the heat on this simple dish. Ground turkey provides a leaner option to ground beef with a flavor you’ll be eager to substitute in your other favorite recipes. Tip: Sour cream and salsa are common sides for enchiladas. Swap sour cream out for plain, non-fat Greek yogurt […]
This is best made in late summer when the tomatoes are in abundance in your garden or at the farmer’s market. Choose a whole-grain pasta to get the best nutritional benefit from this uncomplicated and classic marinara dish.
This savory squash soup has an easy cilantro cream topping that dresses it up, enriching the sweet curried spices with the tang of sour cream. Tip: If you have an immersion blender, you don’t need to wait for the soup to cool. Just add the squash directly to the saucepan and process in place.
Chicken marinara is a well-loved dish, and it doesn’t need much modification to make it a nutritious dinner option. The key to flavor with no added sugar is a long, slow simmer time, so plan this for a day when you can do a little meal prepping while the sauce bubbles away in the background.
A healthy alternative to traditional chili, this dish will delight your senses with a rich selection of flavoring components, including beer and chocolate, which bring out the most robust flavors in chili.