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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
    • 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: …
    • 6 months ago
    • Nutrition
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  • 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…
    • 6 months ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Blended Pork and Mushroom Vietnamese Meatballs

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings: 1/4 cup Sugar 1/4 cup Water 3 TBSP Canola Oil 3/4 lbs Oyster Mushrooms, diced 1 lb Button Mushrooms, chopped 1 TBSP Garlic Coves, minced 1/4 cup Shallots, minced 3 TBSP Lemongrass, minced 1 1/2 lbs Ground Pork 2 TBSP Fish…
    • 6 months 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
  • Butternut Squash, Queso Dip

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 12 oz Butternut Squash 1/2 tsp Oil 3 TBSP Red Onions, finely chopped 1 tsp Garlic, minced 1/2 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded 1/3 cup Canned Diced Tomato, No Added Salt, drained 2 TBSP Jalapenos Peppers, minced 1/4 tsp…
    • 11 months ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Beluga Lentil and Corn Salsa

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 30 servings 2 cup corn, kernels 6 oz beluga (black) lentils, dry 1 1/2 cup water (for cooking lentils) 1 each red bell peppers, diced 1/4 cup scallions, chopped 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 TBSP garlic, minced 1 ea lime, zested and juiced…
    • 11 months ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Flourless Banana Pancakes with Berry Maple Syrup

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 3 TBSP Maple syrup 1 cup Blueberries 1 cup Raspberries 4 Bananas, medium very ripe 8 large eggs 1/2 tsp Baking powder Pinch of salt 1 tsp lemon zest, divided, plus more for garnish Cooking spray Directions: In a medium…
    • 1 month ago
    • Nutrition
    • Recipe Book
  • Black Bean Spread, Toast, Boiled Egg, Avocado

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings Black Bean Spread 2/3 cup Black Beans, dry 1 TBSP Canola Oil 1/4 cup Yellow Onion, Diced 1/4 cup Celery, Diced 1 1/4 tsp Cumin 1 1/4 tsp Paprika 1/3 cup Canned, Diced Tomatoes 1/2 tsp Cumin 1/2 tsp Salt 4 tsp Lime Juice…
    • 1 month ago
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