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  • Charred Chili Honey Broccoli, Ricotta Crostini

    Bridgett
    Bridgett
    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings of 2 Crostini's 12-inch French baguette, sliced into 24 1/2-inch slices 2 tablespoons canola oil 1.5 pounds broccoli florets 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon…
    • 9 months ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Blueberry Coconut Quinoa Flax Bar

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 1/2 cup Quinoa, dry 1 cup Water 2 cups Quick-Cooking Oats, dry 2 TBSP Unsweetened Coconut, shredded 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1/4 cup Ground Flaxseed 1 1/2 cups Banana, mashed 3 ea Egg 3 TBSP Canola Oil 3 TBSP Lemon Juice…
    • 10 months ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Baked Cauliflower Cakes with Wild Mushroom and Vegetable Ragout

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 24 small cakes; 2 cakes serving with ½-cup ragout Cauliflower Cakes 2 small heads cauliflower, cut into florets (about 5 cups) 1 cup chickpea flour 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon salt 4 scallions, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Quinoa, Beet Salad with Pecans

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 16 servings 2 ½ cup Quinoa, cooked 1 cup Steamed Fresh Beets 1 cup Grated Carrots ½ cup Raisins 3/4 cup Dried Cranberries 3/8 cup Olive Oil or Canola Oil 3/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar 3/4 cup Chopped Pecans Directions: Prepare…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Red Cabbage Slaw with Dried Cherries

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 3 cup Red Cabbage, shredded 1/2 cup Red Onions, julienne sliced 4 tbsp Dried Cherries 1/4 tsp Salt 1/8 tsp Black Pepper, ground 3 tbsp Sherry Vinegar 1 tsp Olive Oil 1/4 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Sugar 1 tsp Lime Juice 1 tsp Jalapeno…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Braised Bok Choy, Sesame Seeds

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 5 servings 5 each Baby Bok Choy 1 1/2 tsp Oil 1 1/2 tsp Garlic Cloves, minced 1 1/2 tsp Ginger Root, minced 1/4 cup Water 1/2 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds pinch Salt Directions: Cut Bok choy in half lengthwise and rise. Place…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Barbecue Pulled Jackfruit

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 17 servings 17 1/2 lbs. Jackfruit, fresh 1 3/4 cups Kansas City Classic Barbecue Sauce 2 TBSP Chili powder 1 TBSP Ground Cayenne Pepper 1 TBSP Smoked paprika 1 cup Yellow onions, julienned 1tsp Kosher salt 1/4 cup Green onions, chopped…
    • 27 days ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Grilled Scallion, Farro, Mint Salad

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 10 servings 8 ounces scallions 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon white miso paste 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pound cooked farro 1/4 cup chopped mint 1 cup edamame 1 cup…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
    • Recipe Book
  • Sweet Potato "Crostini" with Pear, Fig and Goat Cheese

    Bridgett
    Bridgett
    Ingredients: Makes 15 servings 2 pounds sweet potatoes, about 2-inches in diameter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pound Bosc pears, skin on, sliced thinly 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/3 cup fig spread 2 cups arugula 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese Directions: …
    • 9 months ago
    • Nutrition
    • Recipe Book
  • Parmesan Spiced Kale Chips and Popcorn

    Bridgett
    Bridgett
    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings FOR THE KALE CHIPS 1-1/4 cups kale leaves 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon canola oil FOR THE POPCORN 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/4 cup popcorn kernels FOR THE PARMESAN SPICE 1/8 teaspoon chili powder 1/8 teaspoon paprika…
    • 9 months ago
    • Nutrition
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