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Lentil Chili
27 Feb, 2026Ingredients:
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dried lentils
1 cup dry bulgur wheat
3 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups canned tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 cup diced sweet potatoes (optional)
1/2 cup shredded carrots (optional)
1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
Directions... -
Chicken Stir-Fry
27 Feb, 2026Ingredients:
3 ounces chicken breast, cubed
1 cup broccoli
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup yellow pepper
1/2 cup carrots
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup cooked brown rice
Directions:
In a sauté pan, heat 3/4 tablespoon olive oil.
Add chicken heat until thoroughly cooked.
Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
Add remaining oil to pan.
Add vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes.
Re-add the chicken to pan and hea... -
Escabeche Sweet and Sour White Fish
27 Feb, 2026Ingredients:
6 portions cod (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon ginger
1 tablespoon garlic
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
4 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 green pepper (julienned)
1 red pepper (julienned)
1 cup shredded carrots (julienned)
1 cup red onion (julienned)
2 teaspoons tomato paste
~ 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Directions:
Sauté garlic and ginger.
Add apple cider vin... -
Breakfast Burrito
27 Feb, 2026Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 green or red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 15 ounce can nonfat refried beans
4 eggs, beaten
4 whole-wheat tortillas
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt salsa
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add onions, bell pepper and garlic. ... -
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
27 Feb, 2026Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup chia seeds
Garnish (optional)
1/4 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 teaspoon chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
Dir... -
Baked Haddock with Thyme
27 Feb, 2026Ingredients:
1 filet of fresh haddock
1/4 cup low-fat milk (or unsweetened coconut, almond milks)
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/8 cup Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground thyme
Directions:
Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
Pour milk into a small bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and thyme. Dip the haddock in the milk, then press into the crumb mixture to coat.
Place haddock in a glass baking dish.
Bake o... -
Green Tea Smoothie
27 Feb, 2026Ingredients:
1 cup peaches
1/2 frozen banana
1 handful of fresh spinach
1 teaspoon honey
1 cup brewed green tea, chilled
Directions:
Peel, slice, and freeze half a banana.
Brew green tea using 1 1/2 cups of water. Let cool to room temperature or in refrigerator.
Blend peaches, frozen banana, spinach, honey and green tea until desired consistency.
Drink immediately or freeze and re-blend mixture to enjoy later.
Yield:
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Red Lentil Soup With Lemon
27 Feb, 2026Ingredients:
2 cups split red lentils, picked over and rinsed well
1 tablespoon turmeric
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large onion (about 2 cups) diced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
1 cup chopped cilantro
Juice of three lemons, or to taste
1 large bunch of spinach leaves, chopped
To serve: cooked (warm) brown rice, non-fat plain Greek yogurt
Directions:
Put the le... -
Pumpkin Soup
27 Feb, 2026Ingredients:
1 cup leeks, rinsed and chopped
2 apples, peeled and chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1 medium sweet potato, skinned and chopped
2 cups pumpkin, roasted (see nutrition tip for how-to) and skinned; or 16 oz. canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
2 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
Directions:
In a large skillet, sauté chopped whites of leek for 5 minutes. Add in ap... -
Mixed Berry Smoothie
27 Feb, 2026Ingredients:
2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
1 cup diced, peeled, pitted mango (about 1 large)
1 cup ice cubes
1/2 cup nonfat milk, organic nonfat milk, unsweetened almond/coconut/rice/soy milk
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in blender.
Purée until very smooth.
Pour into glasses.
Yield:
2 servings
Nutrition Tip:
Fresh or frozen berries contain many important nutrients... -
Cranberry Apple Oat Muffins
27 Feb, 2026Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup oats
1/4 cup flax seed, ground
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup skim milk
2 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup fresh cranberries, washed and stems removed
2 large apples, peeled, cored and coars... -
Banana Breakfast Bites
27 Feb, 2026Ingredients:
2 very ripe bananas
1/3 cup canola oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup of white whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
2 cups of rolled oats
1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
In a mixing bowl, add mashed bananas, egg, oil, and vanilla.
Add dry ingredients an...












