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Easy Recipe: Broccoli Cheddar Bake

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Need a side dish for tonight’s dinner? Adapted from The Mayo Clinic, this broccoli cheddar bake recipe will help to satisfy your dairy and vegetable requirements for the day.

Broccoli is a great non-dairy source of calcium, which supports strong bones and teeth and helps to support muscle and nerve function, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

Broccoli Cheddar Bakebroccolli cheddar casserole

Serves 6

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 cups egg substitute
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Cooking spray

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.

2. In a nonstick skillet, combine the broccoli, onion and water. Sauté over medium-high heat until the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Keep adding water to prevent the vegetables from drying out, but use as little water as possible. Drain and set aside when the broccoli is done.

3. In a bowl, combine the egg substitute, milk and 3/4 cup cheese. Add in the broccoli mixture and pepper. Stir to mix well.

4. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Set the baking dish into a large pan filled with about 1” of water. Bake uncovered until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

5. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving.

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Healthy Snack Recipe: Fudgy Fruit

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Are you looking for a healthier dessert option?  This fudgy fruit recipe is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while incorporating fruit into your diet.

The chocolate in this recipe also has its own set of health benefits.  Check out the heart-healthy effects of chocolate here.  Cocoa, the main ingredient in dark chocolate, does contain flavanols, which have antioxidant effects that can help to fight heart disease, to lower blood pressure and to improve vascular function. fudgy-fruit

Try this recipe and you’ll end up with a healthy snack that looks just as beautiful as it tastes.

Fudgy Fruit

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons chocolate chips

2 large bananas, peeled and cut into quarters

8 large strawberries

1/4 cup peanuts, chopped

Preparation:

1. Place chocolate chips in a small microwave safe bowl. Heat on high for 10 seconds and stir. Repeat until chocolate is melted, about 30 seconds.

2. Cover a small tray with waxed paper.

3. Dip fruit in the bowl until fruit is completely covered. Place fruit on waxed paper. Pro Tip: Use a skewer to dip the fruit so you don’t lose them in the chocolate bowl!

4. Sprinkle the fruit with chopped peanuts.

5. Cover the fruit and place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes or until the chocolate hardens. Serve chilled.

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Healthy Snacks: Apples with Dip Recipe

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All of the tell-tale signs of Fall are here: the leaves are changing colors, warm hats and scarves have re-entered your wardrobe, and in-season ingredients like apple and pumpkin are popping up on menus everywhere.

Fall is also a great time to incorporate more fruits into your diet.  Adapted from The Mayo Clinic, this apples with dip recipe puts a new spin on a classic fruit.

Apples with Dipapples with dip

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz. fat-free cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons peanuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 4 apples, cored and sliced

Preparation:

1. Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature, about 5 minutes.

2. To make the dip, combine the cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla in a small bowl. Mix until smooth. Stir in the chopped peanuts.

3. Place the apples in another bowl. Drizzle orange juice over the apples to prevent browning. Serve the sliced apples with the dip.

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Healthy Recipe: Corn and Black Bean Burritos

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Put a different spin on taco night with this healthy recipe for corn and black bean burritos.  This recipe makes about 12 servings, so call your friends over, and have a meatless meal!

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Ingredients:

1/4 cup scallions (green onions), sliced into 1/4” pieces, including green tops

1/4 cup celery, finely diced

1 1/4 cups fresh corn kernels

1/2 ripe avocado, peeled and diced

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup salsa or taco sauce (choose the option with the least sodium)

12 whole-wheat tortillas (9”)

 

Preparation:  

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Combine scallions, celery and corn in a small saucepan. Add just enough water to cover.

3. Cover, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5 mins. until vegetables soften. Drain vegetables. Set aside to cool.

4. Combine avocado, cilantro and beans in a large mixing bowl. Add cheese and salsa and mix.

5. When corn mixture has cooled slightly, add to avocado mixture.

6. In a large nonstick pan over medium heat, warm each tortilla for about 15 seconds on each side. Place each tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon 1/3 cup of the mixture into the center of the tortilla. Fold the top and bottom of the tortilla over the filling. Fold in the sides to make a closed packet.

7. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

8. When all tortillas are wrapped, place in a baking pan and bake for 5 minutes, until burritos are warm and cheese is melted.

 

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