Time for a twist with all that leftover ham in your fridge. Try Cajun Red Beans and Rice with Ham and Andouille Sausage or Cuban Empanadas. Or both. Why do I love ham as a registered dietitian nutritionist? Because it's lean and low fat as well as versatile. Ham has only 3 grams fat in every 3 ounce portion. That's lean. Plus, it packs around 20 grams protein in every 3 oz. serving. Get a dose of immune-supporting nutrients with Cajun Red Beans and Rice with Ham & Andouille ...
Fiesta Taco Beef Filling
My super easy skillet dish makes Taco Tuesday a snap, or any night you're craving tacos, burritos or nachos. And surprise! You'll be getting a hefty dose of vegetables along with this protein-rich filling since it contains canned corn, black beans and diced tomatoes. Add extra cumin, chili powder, hot pepper sauce and crushed red pepper if you prefer dishes hot and spicy. Or use less if you prefer milder seasonings. I love making it with 90% lean ground beef. You'll never miss the fat in this ...
Sunny Six Can Salsa
A Bowl of Ten Benefits. Sunny Six Can Salsa is great for parties, pitch-ins and just about anytime you want to make a big batch of something and enjoy it for the next several days. Check out this additional bonus, too: this salsa happens to be rich in all the right nutrients to keep everyone healthy and aging vibrantly. Top Ten Benefits. More fruits and vegetables. You're already trying to eat more fruits and vegetables, but fresh isn't your only nutrient-rich choice. Canned fruits and ...
Pizza Hummus
Dive into a bowl of Pizza Hummus if you're trying to eat more vegetables. And who isn't? From moms and dads trying to get their kids - and themselves - to eat more nutrient-rich vegetables, it's time for a family-friendly solution. Pizza Hummus is one of the easiest ways to "eat more vegetables" because hummus counts as a vegetable. That's right. It's made from garbanzo beans, a vegetable. And my Pizza Hummus has even more vegetables, since it includes sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste. ...
Asian Sweet and Sour Bean Salad
Benefit #1. You can make this salad in less than 15 minutes. Nutrient-rich canned and frozen vegetables are combined with fresh chopped red onion and tossed with a simple rice wine/oil vinaigrette. Benefit #2. Big batch means it'll feed growing kids, teens plus Mom and Dad for several days. At home, work or in packed lunches. Benefit #3. Easy way to eat more vegetables! It's filled with all the right nutrients to keep everyone healthy: protein, fiber and dozens of immune-boosting vitamins, ...
Nine Necessities in This Dietitian’s Pantry
Of course you’ll find the usual suspects in my pantry – foods you’d expect ANY dietitian to keep on hand. Like canned fruits, vegetables, beans, tuna, salmon, whole-wheat pasta and whole-grain cereal. But are you ready for some eye-opening revelations? Because certain foods are a pantry necessity in my balanced book of eating and enjoyment. They must always be on-hand for fast, easy and healthy meals and snacks. Sloppy Joe Sauce. What could be faster than opening a can of sloppy joe ...
Celebrate with Chili and Margaritas
National Chili Day happens to be the same day as National Margarita Day. Both of these celebrations fall during Canned Foods Month. So I'm celebrating all of them with a batch of my easy stove-top chili, but not my traditional Big Beef Chili. Today I'd like some warmth and tropical flair, so I'm doing my Caribbean-Spiced Chili with Beef and Pork. Or maybe my Black and White Chicken Chili. Both contain a variety of nutrient-rich canned foods, from canned broth ...
Fast Family-Friendly Meals
Fast, easy and healthy. I've got you covered when you need inspiration for any meal or occasion: lunch, dinner or even breakfast. Tailgating. Hectic weeknight meals. Hungry kids home from school. Pitch-in, parties and more. First up, my favorite side-salad that packs easily in lunches or is a great "make-n-take" dish for get-togethers. Also, it's my husband Jeff's favorite salad for lunches. Asian Sweet & Sour Bean Salad. Asian Sweet & Sour Bean Salad Save Print Prep ...
Jeff’s Favorite Asian Sweet & Sour Bean Salad
This is my husband's favorite salad. Actually it's the "vegetable" that I pack in his lunch often. But this is a great salad for any holiday or get-together. Jeff's Favorite Asian Sweet & Sour Bean Salad Save Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10 mins Perfect salad for make 'n take pitch-ins, lunches and time-pressed cooks. Author: Kim Galeaz RDN CD Serves: 6 - 12 servings ...
Fall & Football Favorites
Touchdown! All these fall favorites - apples, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, chili, cornbread - score big time at your next celebration or tailgate party. Intercept ho-hum tailgate sides with a batch of Maple Apple Baked Beans. Pass the apple and pear slices for my Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip. Huddle for more whole grains with my Skillet Cornbread. And tackle that bag of apples you bought by turning them into Homemade Chunky Applesauce. Forward pass to my Recipe page for all four recipes and get in ...