Summer Salsa This quick and easy summer salsa is a great way to add flavor to your grilled fish, chicken, or tofu. INGREDIENTS Red pepper Mango Red onion Avocado Fresh limes Cumin Jalapeño (optional) DIRECTIONS Finely dice red pepper, mango, red onion, and jalapeño (if using). Slice avocado in small chunks. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Add fresh lime juice and a pinch of cumin, then mix again. Enjoy!
Summer Fruit Salad This sweet summer fruit salad makes a delicious and healthy dessert or mid-afternoon snack. INGREDIENTS Mango Any type of melon Peaches Assorted summer berries (raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries) Balsamic vinegar Fresh mint and basil Coconut flakes Sliced almonds DIRECTIONS Dice mango, melon, and peaches. Mix with berries in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar. Let sit in the fridge for at least one hour. Upon serving, toss in coconut flakes and sliced almonds. Garnish with fresh mint and fresh basil. Enj...
Green Gazpacho from Dr. Varsha Rathod This chilled soup is a perfect way to cool off in the middle of summer. Dr. Varsha Rathod shares a simple recipe for Green Gazpacho. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 1 cucumber 1 avocado 1 shallot 1 clove garlic a few stems cilantro a few stems parsley 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar black pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Peel the cucumber and remove the seeds. You can leave the cucumber unpeeled if it is organic. Blend all the ingredients together in a blender or food processor. If you prefer to serve it cold, put the mixture in the refrig...
Tender Herb Salad from Sarah Bird Nurse practitioner Sarah Bird shares a healthy spring salad recipe that can be used as a side dish or served with protein for a satisfying lunch. INGREDIENTS 2 cups arugula 2 cups torn mixed tender herbs. Use any mix of mint, parsley, cilantro, basil, or dill. They are all great together, so just pick your favorites or what seems fresh in your garden or at the store. 2 medium carrots, ribboned into thin slices using a peeler 1 lemon Olive oil Kosher salt Vegetarian option: Add Great Northern beans DIRECTIONS Toss arugula...
Avocado Bean Dip from Victoria Nieveen Dietitian Victoria Nieveen shares a healthy way to incorporate more veggies into your diet with a tasty recipe for avocado bean dip. INGREDIENTS 1 can of garbanzo beans or white northern beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 ripe avocado 1/4-1/2 cup cilantro 1 clove of garlic 1.5 tablespoons lime juice or lemon juice 1 tablespoon tahini 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2-1 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt or Himalayan salt (adjust amount of salt to your liking) Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cumin DIRECTIONS Blend in a food processor until smooth. S...
Stuffed Butternut Squash from Victoria Nieveen For a hearty, satisfying meal that keeps you feeling full for longer, dietitian Victoria Nieveen recommends butternut squash stuffed with turkey and quinoa, perfect for a chilly autumn day. INGREDIENTS 2 medium-sized butternut squash 1 lb ground turkey 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 honeycrisp apple, diced 2 stalks of celery, chopped 1 tbsp sage 1 tbsp parsley 1 tsp rosemary ½ tsp thyme ½ tsp oregano 2 tsp minced garlic salt and pepper to flavor DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 425ºF. Slice butternu...
