Category Archives: Healthy Recipes

PLC Recipe Party Time Layer Dip

Place a tray of raw vegetables next to this tasty dip for a healthy party snack! Serves 8 Ingredients Cooking spray 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 tsp cumin powder 1 Tbsp pickled jalapeno pepper juice 1 Tbsp pickled jalapeno … Continue reading

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PLC Recipe: Baked Buffalo Wings With Blue Cheese-Yogurt Dip

Although these wings are “lightened-up” in this easy-to-prepare recipe, they still bring a robust flavor to the table! Serves: 10                        Ready in about 1 hour Ingredients For the dip: … Continue reading

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PLC Recipe: Quinoa & Roasted Pepper Chili

Contributed by Stephanie Devine, MS, RDN Roasted bell pepper gives this meatless dish a delightful flavor boost.  It’s packed full of fiber and flavor with the Spanish smoked paprika, quinoa and pinto beans. Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 red bell peppers … Continue reading

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PLC Recipe: Mini Pizza Mushrooms

These easy to make stuffed mushrooms will be a winner at your Super Bowl celebration! Serves 10 (as an appetizer) Ingredients: 1 medium green bell pepper, diced 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 1 cup chopped spinach 2/3 cup diced … Continue reading

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PLC Recipe: Chicken & Rice Soup with Turmeric (low FODMAP)

Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 ½ pounds skinless chicken breast 8 cups water 8 thyme sprigs ½ to 1 1/2 tablespoons turmeric (adjust to your taste) 2 large celery stalks chopped salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 1/2 … Continue reading

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Holiday Helpers

We all know that this time of year is filled with family-time, celebrations and traditions that are typically centered around food. Research has shown that the average person gains about 1 pound each holiday season. That may not sound like … Continue reading

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Take a mid-week break! by Jessica Dean, RD

The week is half over and it’s time for a mid-week break! How about a quick one pot stir-fry?!  Use one of the bean noodles mentioned in the previous PLC post pasta-pasta-pasta and whip up this delicious dish in minutes! VEGETABLE … Continue reading

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Pasta Pasta Pasta!

If you’re a fan of pasta, you’ve probably noticed an abundance of different versions of pasta on your grocery store shelf. From pasta made with quinoa to lentils and chickpeas to spinach pasta or zucchini “noodles”…the options seem to grow … Continue reading

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Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

A great alternative to chicken based buffalo wings, these cauliflower buffalo wings are packed with flavor and will be a new favorite on football Sunday! Serves 6; Ready in 30 minutes Ingredients: ¾ cup brown rice flour 1 cup water … Continue reading

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Recipe: Brownies with a Twist by Jessica Dean, RD

Everyone has a can of black beans hidden in their pantry.  Most likely it’s hidden behind the can of pineapple and next to the cranberry sauce. Black beans offer a wide range of health benefits as well as great nutrition. … Continue reading

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