Looking for a simple salad that can serve as a great side dish or a filling meal? Look no further. This salad is easy to make, and it’s packed with energy and nutrition to satisfy your hunger. Did you know that one half-cup serving of cooked quinoa has FIVE GRAMS of protein in it? It’s no wonder this dish “sticks to your ribs” for a good while—it has the perfect balance of protein, carbohydrate, and fat (and fiber!) to keep you fueled for a busy day. The vegetables provide excellent sources of vitamin C, folate, vitamin K, vitamin A, and
This is the heartiest soup I serve at the Andersen dinner table. The kids have no idea how much nutrition is packed into this comforting bowl of goodness, because it is so tasty! Lately, I’ve been whipping up a pot when we have the winter sniffles. It feels so good going down and with all the vitamins C, K, A, and potassium it contains, it helps us overcome our colds. I hope you and your loved ones enjoy it as much as we do! Megan’s Minestrone 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil1 medium Yellow Onion (chopped)2 Cloves fresh Garlic (minced)1 Cup Carrots
Cleaning out the fridge never tasted so good! For one of those nights when you need a quick meal that tastes great and satisfies every person at the table, try this Fiesta Vegetable Bowl. It’s packed with super-foods containing protein, healthy fats, antioxidants, phytochemicals, cholesterol-lowering fiber, vitamins, minerals and more! Best of all, it’s ready in under 30 minutes. Fiesta Vegetable Bowl 3 1/2 Cups Sweet Potato (peeled and diced)2 Tablespoons water2 medium Zucchini Squash (diced)2 Red Bell Peppers (Diced)1 medium Yellow Onion (diced)1 1/4 Cup Frozen Corn15 oz. Black Beans (drained)1 large Lime (juiced)1 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Salt1/2 teaspoon
I hope that by posting this recipe in Mid-December, the Pumpkin craze has not ended yet. Is everyone sick of pumpkin by now? If you are like me, you never get tired of it! Here’s a pumpkin bread that can also be made into muffins. It’s a healthy spin on the traditional recipe which sacrifices no flavor or texture. These are moist, chocolatey, filling yet light. I serve this as breakfast, snacks, and give it to neighbors for Holiday treats. Sometimes it even shows up in the kids’ lunchboxes. I don’t believe that anyone should ever feel guilty about eating
Many of the nut butters you can find on the shelf—especially peanut butter—have added ingredients which shouldn’t be consumed on a regular basis. One you might see is called “high fructose corn syrup.” You can read more about this particular additive here. Another added ingredient you will see is called “hydrogenated vegetable oil.” This ingredient gives the peanut butter a smooth texture and prevents its oils from separating. Hydrogenated oil is a chemically modified preservative which prevents oils from going rancid after being on the shelf for too long. It has become a guideline for me that if my family
‘Tis the Season of sickness at the Andersen household. Last week it was stomach flu, and this week it is an ear and sinus infection. What is a poor mom to do when all this sickness strikes?! Years ago as a new mother, I used to rush to the doctor’s office and wait in line with all the other sick kids to get a prescription for an antibiotic. Then I would come home and sanitize my home from top to bottom in an attempt to make the the germs stop their spread. Now days, I am doing things a little
This soup is inspired by my Mom’s home cooking. As a child, I used to love coming home on a cold, wintery day to a bowl of bean soup with corn bread. I’ve altered the recipe of my childhood to give it a boost of nutrition, and the following recipeis what I have come up with. It pairs very well with my Hearty Corn Bread. Enjoy!! Hearty Bean and Bacon Soup A healthy comfort food for a cold, wintry day. 20 oz. “Ham Beens 15 Bean Soup" or 4 Cans Navy Beans6 Cups Water2 Tablespoons Chicken Soup Base2 Cups
Ironically, the most often requested foods in my home are the least fancy. The nice thing about that is they usually take little time to prepare. The bad thing about that is it usually isn’t very picturesque… Honestly though, this chowder always makes it on the list of my children’s favorite foods. That must be saying something! I hope you and your loved ones will enjoy this soup as much as we do. *Update: (5/9/19) My 10-year-old daughter made this soup 100% alone and it tasted amazing. Just a humble brag. That's all. Hearty Corn Chowder 6 Cups Water2 Tablespoons
On those mornings when cereal or toast just wont cut it, this savory dish is sure to satisfy. I crave this on Saturdays after a morning jog, because of its balance of protein, carbohydrate and fat. Enjoy! Hearty Egg and Avocado Breakfast Bagel 1/2 Whole Wheat Bagel (toasted)1/4 Avocado (cut in slices)2 slices Tomato (1/2 inch thick)1 slice Canadian Bacon1/2 teaspoon Butter1 Fried EggSalt (to taste)Black Pepper (to taste) Fry egg in melted butter over medium-high heat. Cook approximately 3 minutes on one side. Flip it over and cook 1 minute on the other side.While egg is cooking, toast your
Aren’t the Holidays so wonderful? Spending time with family and friends, eating delicious food, and staying up late playing games is how we celebrated Thanksgiving last week. Now it is Monday. Time for some extra nutrition and a little exercise to help me get back into a healthy routine. I’m not a huge green smoothie fan, but this one is pretty good! It contains TWO servings of veggies and enough protein to provide a refreshing boost to your day. Here’s to a great start to a new week! Enjoy! Hearty Green Smoothie 2 Cups Spinach, fresh 1 3/4 Cups
