DFCI Zakim Center
Posts
-
Red Rice Fiesta Beans Salad
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/3 cup red and green bell pepper (each), seeded and diced
1/2 cup tomato, seeded and diced
1/4 cup frozen corn, defrosted
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 tea... -
Beet and Citrus Salad with White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
2 medium red beets, tops trimmed
1 golden beet, top trimmed
1 candy-striped beet, top trimmed*
3 oranges
1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried or fresh tarragon
3 cups spinach
3 cups arugula
2 cups baby lima beans (canned or frozen)
1/4 cup walnut... -
Blueberry Pecan Pancakes
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
3/4 cup unbleached or all-purpose flour
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup pecans
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup molasses
1 cup boiling water
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon canola oil
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Directions:
Coat a large skillet with 1 teaspoon canola oil and set over medium heat.... -
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
1 cup red onion, chopped
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 cup parsnips, chopped
1 cup butternut squash, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dry quinoa
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
Directions:
Heat the oven to 400 F.
Toss all vegetables on a cookie sheet with 1 tabl... -
Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Peaches
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
Dipping Sauce:
6-ounce plain unsweetened soy yogurt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Salad:
1/3 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoo... -
Chocolate Yogurt Mousse
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
6 ounces nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
agave to taste
Directions:
Stir all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
Optional: Place mixture in freezer for 30-45 minutes if you desire a frozen yogurt consistency.
Yield:
1 serving
Nutrition Tip
Besides being delicious, dark chocolate can also be healthy for you. It is a great source of flavonols, a type of antioxidant, that are helpful for overall ... -
Chickpea Blondies
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
15 ounces chickpeas (1 can)
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons mini white chocolate chips
1/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 F and spray an 8-inch x 8-inch pan with cooking spray or line with parchment.
Rinse chickpeas... -
Chicken Vegetable Kabobs
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 to 1 1/4 pounds total), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 2 inch squares
1 red onion, cut into 2 inch squares
1 zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 yellow squash, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1/2 cup baby mushrooms, sliced in half
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt<... -
Tofu Stir-Fry
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
3 ounces firm tofu cubed
1 cup broccoli
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup yellow pepper
1/2 cup carrots
1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup cooked brown rice
Directions:
In a sauté pan, heat 3/4 tablespoon olive oil.
Add tofu. Heat until thoroughly cooked.
Remove tofu from the pan and set aside.
Add remaining oil to pan.
Add vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes.
Re-add the tofu to pan and heat for a remainin... -
Parchment Wrapped Citrus Salmon
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
1 6-ounce center cut salmon fillet, skinned
2 orange slices
2 lemon slices
2 lime slices
2 springs of fresh dill
1 tablespoon olive oil
pinch of salt
pinch of pepper
parchment paper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lay out a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet.
Lay a slice of orange, lemon and lime in a line on the parchment and place a piece of salmon on top. Sprinkle with salt ... -
Autumn Apple Salad
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
4 tart green apples, cored and diced
1/4 cup roasted slivered almonds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
8 ounces non-fat plain Greek yogurt
Directions:
In a medium bowl, stir together the apples, almonds, cranberries, yogurt, and spices until evenly coated.
Yield:
4 servings (1 cup each)
Nutrition Tip
Remember the old saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away?" W... -
Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Apr 1, 2026Ingredients:
1 (13.5 ounce) can chickpeas, canned, drained, rinsed
4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
4 and 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 ounce (30 g) 120 stevia chocolate baking chips
1 graham cracker, honey, chopped
1 ounce peanuts, chopped
Directions:
Using a food processor, add all ingredients (except chocolate chips), process until smooth like...












