I was putting together a Thanksgiving-themed menu for this month's upcoming 2-pounds-of-vegetables-a-day post (this is what I do with my spare time, LOL), when I had a brainwave for my mid-afternoon snack: pumpkin hummus! Sure enough, I'm not the first person to have thought of adding pumpkin to … [Read more...]
5 SuperVeggies to Eat Now
Here's a homework assignment I actually enjoyed: Make a fun video promoting healthy food! Creating the video was part of a school lunch menu project for my Foodservice Management class. (SO many classes to become a registered dietitian.) Specifically, we had to design a week-long menu that met … [Read more...]
Monster Dip Halloween Veggie Tray
Print "Cheater" 5-Minute Bean Dip Author: Lee Recipe type: Appetizers & Dips Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Low in calories, this quick-and-easy dip is high in protein, fiber, iron, and folate! Ingredients 10-oz container of store-bought hummus … [Read more...]
Vegan White Bean Dip
I'm so pleased to share my new go-to white bean dip with you! This dip is delicious spread thick on a wrap or tortilla—just add some greens and whatever vegetables are kicking around in your fridge, and you have a fast, healthy lunch. That said, it also likes to be the center of attention (just … [Read more...]