Category: Healthy Recipes

Roasted Vegetable Whole Grain Lasagna Lasagna is the perfect meal to make ahead and then reheat for lunch or quick weeknight dinners.  This whole grain version begins with roasted eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, and onions.  Then creamy low-fat ricotta cheese, spinach, and grated Parmesan are layered on top.  Serve with a large side salad and…Continue Reading Roasted Vegetable Whole Grain Lasagna

  Fish Tacos with Mango Cucumber Salsa  Looking for an easy recipe packed with fresh flavors?  Try these delicious Fish Tacos with Mango Cucumber Salsa.  Saute white fish (such as tilapia, cod, catfish, or flounder) with cumin, chili powder, and a dash of salt.  Layer the fish in whole grain tortillas and top with shredded…Continue Reading Fish Tacos with Mango Cucumber Salsa

  Whole Grain French Toast with Tropical Fruit Salsa Instead of butter and syrup, try this tasty topping for whole grain French toast.  Chop mango, pineapple, and kiwi. You can use fresh mango and pineapple or thawed frozen varieties.  Spoon the fruit salsa over the French toast and sprinkle with a little bit of shredded…Continue Reading Whole Grain French Toast with Tropical Fruit Salsa

Turkey Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich with Strawberry Smoothie Can you adapt a Bacon, Egg, and Cheese sandwich to the FUEL plate? No sweat. Traditional bacon is high in saturated fat and sodium.  And because it is a processed meat that has been associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, it should ideally be…Continue Reading Turkey Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich with Strawberry Smoothie

 Turkey and Pinto Bean Sloppy Joes on Whole Grain Buns Most Greenville children head back to school this week.  To celebrate, I am posting a popular dish that seems to always be a family favorite– it certainly is in my house. To make these easy Sloppy Joes, simmer ground turkey breast, onions, green peppers, carrots,…Continue Reading Turkey and Pinto Bean Sloppy Joes on Whole Grain Buns

    Shrimp Gumbo with Okra, Corn and Tomatoes over Brown Rice What is better than an easy one pot meal?  How about a one-pot meal that you can freeze or have for lunch the next day? This simple shrimp gumbo combines shrimp, okra, corn, tomatoes, low-sodium tomato juice, crushed red pepper, and Old Bay…Continue Reading Shrimp Gumbo with Okra, Corn and Tomatoes over Brown Rice

  Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes with Fresh Strawberries Hands down, this is the best pancake recipe that I have ever tried.  They are light and fluffy, bursting with blueberries, and just melt in your mouth. It uses a blend of whole grain flour and all-purpose flour and is sure to win over the pickiest eaters.  I…Continue Reading Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes with Fresh Strawberries

BBQ Chicken, Macaroni & Cheese with Collard Greens Can Southern Food be healthy?  Absolutely! Check out this delicious BBQ chicken with a really easy homemade barbecue sauce.  It is served up with whole grain macaroni (or your favorite pasta shape) and cheese, braised collards, and fresh tomato slices. Click here for the printable recipe….Continue Reading BBQ Chicken, Macaroni & Cheese with Collard Greens

Eggplant and Zucchini Parmesan with Whole Grain Pasta Summertime is peak season for eggplant and zucchini.  In this simple dish, they are dredged in whole wheat Panko breadcrumbs, wheat germ, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.  Then they are topped with a simple homemade marinara (trust me, it is really easy) and melted mozzarella. If you…Continue Reading Eggplant and Zucchini Parmesan with Whole Grain Pasta

Breakfast wraps with Arugula, Grape tomatoes, and Pesto Breakfast, lunch, or dinner… these wraps are simple and flavorful. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of pesto over a whole grain tortilla.  Layer with fresh arugula, grape tomatoes, and scrambled egg (or egg whites); roll up and serve with your favorite seasonal fruit….Continue Reading Breakfast wraps with Arugula, Grape tomatoes, and Pesto