Category: Healthy Recipes

Caponata

  Caponata Deliciously sweet, salty, and crunchy… no, I am not talking about something from a vending machine.  Caponata is Sicilian eggplant-based appetizer that can be served with crusty whole grain baguette slices or whole grain crackers. This version is sweet from golden raisins, salty from capers, and crunchy from pine nuts–yum.  The flavors develop…Continue Reading Caponata

Curried Chicken Salad Pita with Grapes and Pecans & Summer Gazpacho

Curried Chicken Salad Pita with Grapes and Pecans & Summer Gazpacho When local corn and tomatoes hit the farmer’s market, I always stock up to make this delicious meal.  Combine chopped chicken with grapes, pecans, scallions, light mayonnaise, plain yogurt, mango chutney, and curry powder.  Stuff into whole grain pita pockets with romaine lettuce.  Serve…Continue Reading Curried Chicken Salad Pita with Grapes and Pecans & Summer Gazpacho

Roasted Red Pepper Turkey Wraps with Creamy Lemon Asparagus Soup

Roasted Red Pepper Turkey Wraps with Creamy Lemon Asparagus Soup Springtime has arrived and I have been anxiously waiting to make some of my favorite seasonal foods.  First up this week was whole grain turkey wraps with roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and feta.  Served with a creamy asparagus soup with Parmesan and lemon….Continue Reading Roasted Red Pepper Turkey Wraps with Creamy Lemon Asparagus Soup

Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Craving something sweet and decadent?  Try this easy Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream with just two ingredients- frozen bananas and peanut butter. I like to slice ripe bananas into freezable containers and store them in the freezer.  They are perfect to snack on when the weather is hot, add to…Continue Reading Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

Kale Salad with Lemon and Parmesan

Our FIT Rx trainers and I wrapped up our final class tonight with a class potluck!  Molly Makela brought this delicious Kale Salad with Lemon and Parmesan.  Thinly slice fresh kale leaves and remove the woody stems.  Toss with olive oil, lemon juice, shredded Parmesan and dried cherries (I may try pine nuts for a…Continue Reading Kale Salad with Lemon and Parmesan

Grilled Pineapple Fruit Salad with Coconut

Grilled Pineapple Fruit Salad with Coconut We just broke out the grill this weekend and enjoyed grilled salmon, grilled vegetables, and farro salad.  But the real treat was this Grilled Pineapple Fruit Salad for dessert!  The ingredients can vary based on what you have on hand but this was our favorite. Ingredients: 1 whole pineapple,…Continue Reading Grilled Pineapple Fruit Salad with Coconut

Quinoa with Black Beans, Mango, Cilantro, and Lime

  Quinoa with Black Beans, Mango, Cilantro, and Lime This salad is so light and refreshing.  Quinoa is one of my favorite whole grains because it cooks in a mere 15 minutes.  Toss with black beans, mango, red bell peppers, cilantro, and lime.  Make a batch when you have a few extra minutes and enjoy…Continue Reading Quinoa with Black Beans, Mango, Cilantro, and Lime

Farro with Cucumbers, Lemon, Feta, and Parsley

Farro with Cucumbers, Lemon, Feta, and Parsley Looking to sneak more whole grains into your diet?  Try this easy farro salad with cucumbers, lemon, feta, and parsley.  I used a quick cooking variety of farro that I purchased at Trader Joe’s for around $1.50.  It only takes 10 minutes to boil and then toss with…Continue Reading Farro with Cucumbers, Lemon, Feta, and Parsley

Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins Make a batch of these for a quick grab-and-go breakfast or pre-workout snack.  Be sure to use ripe bananas (with little brown sugar spots) on them.  They are naturally sweet and cut back on the added sugar in this recipe significantly.  Leftovers freeze beautifully. Ingredients: 1 cup of mashed ripe bananas…Continue Reading Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins