There can never be enough ways to get beans into your daily meals. This is one of the best. Serve on toasted 100% whole-grain bread with all the fixings. These burgers freeze well, so consider doubling the recipe so youâll have them ready for just-thaw-and-indulge ...Source
Just as there are countless ways to make chili, there are just as many ways to serve it. Try it on a bed of cooked greens or whole grains. Use it as a taco filling. Toss it with whole wheat pasta. Top baked sweet potatoes ...Source
Healthy Hot Sauce from The How Not to Die Cookbook. Most bottled hot sauces contain too much sodium. The good news is, itâs easy to make your ownâand you can leave out the salt! https://nutritionfacts.org/recipe/healthy-hot-sauce/Source
A delicious breakfast or snack using just oats, bananas, and any add-ins of your choice. Serve these banana oat cookies for breakfast with some fresh fruit or enjoy on their own as a mid-day snack! ...Source
BROL stands for barley, rye, oats, and lentils. Barley groats, sold as hulled or hull-less barley, rye berries, and oat groats are available in well-stocked markets or online. Use purple barley if you can find it, for the extra antioxidant boost. For the same reason, ...Source
I scream, you scream, we all scream for NICE cream! We canât get enough of this dessert in our householdâboth this specific recipe and easy-to-make, delicious variations. For MATCHA: Simply blend two ingredientsâpowdered matcha green tea and blended frozen bananasâbefore freezing. (Please make sure the matcha ...Source
These luscious baked apples taste like apple pie, but aren't bogged down with added sugar, flour, and fat. Another bonus is how great your house will smell while they're baking. ...Source
Just as there are countless ways to make chili, there are just as many ways to serve it. Try it on a bed of cooked greens or whole grains. Use it as a taco filling. Toss it with whole wheat pasta. Top baked sweet potatoes ...Source
This is a delicious condiment that helps you get your daily servings of vegetables. Itâs chock full of lycopene, the powerful antioxidant pigment that makes tomatoes red and has many benefits, including helping gingivitis and periodontitis.This fresh salsa recipe comes from Ăngela, our Spanish Social ...Source
This Southern classic is a delicious way to enjoy your greens. If fresh collards are unavailable, substitute frozen collards or another dark green leafy vegetable, such as kale. I canât get enough of this dish, especially when itâs over quinoa or brown, black, or red ...Source
Corn Chowder from The How Not to Diet Cookbook is a delicious comfort soup you can cook up this winter! This chowder can be as thick and creamy as you like, depending on how much of the soup you puree. The How Not to Diet Cookbook is out now!Source
These 5 ingredient Caramel Cocoa Bites are a quick and easy treat to whip up. They will satisfy your sweet tooth while checking off some Daily Dozen boxes.Source
I love sweet potatoes, one of the healthiest foods on the planet. The purple ones are the best, and you can usually find them at Asian markets and specialty natural groceries. Theyâre so good I send them out in the mail as holiday gifts. After ...Source
A green light take on the traditional lentil recipe from Spain, that boosts the nutritional content with extra veggies and spices. This recipe is from Ăngela, our Spanish Social Media and Program Coordinator.Source
A cruciferous spin on macaroni and cheese, this recipe takes comfort food to a whole new level, and is a tasty way to check off a few servings on the Daily Dozen checklist. This recipe comes from Kristina, our Director of Nutrition & Social Media ...Source
My favorite way of preparing split peas is to make a warm and comforting soup. (Itâs a classic for a reason.) I also throw split peas in the rice cooker, the way I prepare lentils. The following is yet another way to add these nutritious ...Source
Black Bean and Plantain Bowls with Mango Pico is a delicious Caribbean-inspired dish, packed with Daily Dozen ingredients. This recipe is from Jenny, our Development Director.Source
Enjoy these Cinnamon Baked Apples on their own, pair them with nice cream, or top with cashew cream for dessert. Serve these Baked Apples over cooked oatmeal for a tasty breakfast. ...Source
Homemade salsa complemented by a homemade hummus served over a bed of greens, whole grains, beans and corn will cover almost every item on the Daily Dozen! Whip this up when you are trying to get your nutrients packed into one meal. ...Source
Buckwheat Soba & Edamame with Almond Butter Sauce is a delicious recipe from the How Not to Die Cookbook. Soba is the Japanese term for "buckwheat."Source
This Southern classic is a delicious way to enjoy your greens. If fresh collards are unavailable, substitute frozen collards or another dark green leafy vegetable, such as kale. I canât get enough of this dish, especially when itâs over quinoa or brown, black, or red ...Source
Stone Fruit Bowls from the How Not to Diet Cookbook, a delicious summer dessert recipe. A drupe, more commonly known as stone fruit, is so named because it contains a stone (or a pit) inside. Many popular stone fruits, such as cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, mangoes, and dates are in season in late summer.Source
If you find it difficult to incorporate more beans into your diet, this Rainbow Salad is a tasty way to include them. Pair with roasted sweet potatoes or cooked whole grains of choice.Source
Chickpea & Vegetable Tagine from the How Not to Die Cookbook combines lots of spices with lots of veggies for a great tasting dish! Serve over whole grains, such as millet, quinoa, hulled barley. Common to North African cuisine, tagine refers both to the earthenware pot in which the food is cooked as well as the food itself.Source
Morning Grain Bowls from The How Not to Die Cookbook. Leftover cooked grains are a great way to start the dayâand quick, too! If you donât have leftover grains, cook up a pot of your favorite grain the day before and youâll have the start of something good in the morning.Source
Berry Chocolate Chia Pudding from the How Not To Die Cookbook is a delicious and simple recipe. The avocado and almond butter add richness to this chocolaty pudding.Source
Use this light, all-purpose, salt-free broth in any recipe calling for any kind of broth. Properly stored, the broth will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.Source
Get the recipe for Southwest Kale Salad with Cumin-Tomato Dressing from the How Not to Diet Cookbook by subscribing to https://nutritionfacts.org/âs free newsletter.Source
Here is a simple and delicious Daily Dozen inspired meal to make this weekend: Red Beans and Quinoa. Recipe is from Jenny, our Development Director.Source
One of the ingredients of curry powder, which is one of my favorite spice mixes, is turmeric. Besides being so good for you, turmeric gives the blend its beautiful yellow color. The curried chickpea filling in this recipe also great on top of roasted sweet ...Source