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  • Butternut Squash Spaghetti, Cauliflower Cream Sauce

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings Ingredients Cauliflower Cream Sauce 1 tsp Garlic, minced 3/4 tsp Canola Oil 1/2 cup Vegetable Broth 7 oz Cauliflower, chopped 1/2 cup Whole Milk 1/4 tsp Salt Ingredients Cauliflower Cream Sauce 5 oz Whole Wheat Spaghetti…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Farro Risotto Cannellini Beans Arugula Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings Ingredients 8 oz Cannellini Beans, dry 2 cups Vegetable Broth, Low Sodium 1 TBSP Canola Oil 2 oz Fennel, finely diced 2 oz Yellow Onion, diced 2 tsp Garlic, minced 8 oz Farro Grain, dry 1/4 cup Dry White Wine 1 oz Sun…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 23 cookies 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour 1/4 tsp Baking Powder 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice 1/4 cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips, mini 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree 1 TBSP Canola Oil 1 each Whole Eggs 1 tsp…
    • 1 month ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta with Strawberry Basil

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 9 servings 5 teaspoons plain gelatin mix 2-1/2 cups whole milk, divided 1/4 cup honey 4 cups nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt 2-1/4 cups diced strawberries 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Directions: In a small…
    • 1 month ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Grilled Peach, Vanilla Yogurt, Honey Oat Crumble

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 4 large ripe peaches 3 tablespoons honey For the Oat Crumble 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour 1/3 cup old fashioned oats 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon melted butter For the Garnish 2 cups nonfat…
    • 1 month ago
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  • Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 1 cup Flour 1/8 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Backing Soda 6 TBSP Baking Cocoa 1/2 cup Water, boiling 1 cup Sugar 3 Eggs, lightly beaten 2/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 TBSP Powdered Sugar Directions: Preheat…
    • 1 month ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Lunch Bento: Chicken, Pita, Salad, Grapes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: 1 box 3 ounces grilled chicken breast, chilled 1 6-inch whole wheat pita pocket 1/2 cup spring mix 2 slices fresh tomato 2/3 cup seedless grapes Directions: In a bento box or other container with four compartments, place in each compartment…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Korean Cucumber Sesame Salad

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 12 Servings 2 LBS Cucumbers, Fresh, Peeled, Thinly Sliced 2 oz Green Onions, Fresh, Thinly Sliced 1 TBSP Sesame Oil 1 TBSP Rice Wine Vinegar 1/2 oz Korean Hot Red Pepper Paste (Gochujang) 1 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 oz Granulated Sugar…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Creamy Cucumber Vinaigrette

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 20 Servings 2 1/4 cups diced english cucumber 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Quinoa Cheddar Sliders

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 9 oz Cannellini Beans, dry 3 3/4 oz Red Quinoa, dry 1 3/4 cup Water 1/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs 1 each Egg 1 1/2 tsp Garlic, minced 1 tsp Chipotle Powder 1/4 tsp Salt 3/4 tsp Black Pepper 3/4 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
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