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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…
    • 3 months 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…
    • 3 months ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Yogurt Marinated Lamb

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 2 1/2 lbs. Lamb Leg, boneless 1 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt, plain 1 TBSP Garam Masala (Cumin, Coriander Seeds, Peppercorn, Cardamom, Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmeg) 2 TBSP Ginger, fresh, minced 2 TBSP Garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp Turmeric…
    • 22 days ago
    • Nutrition
    • Recipe Book
  • Thai Turmeric Coconut Braised Chicken Meatballs

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 lb. Ground Chicken 1 Egg 1/3 cup Panko Breadcrumbs 3 tbsp Ginger Root, minced 3 tsp Garlic Cloves, minced 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt 2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth 1 1/2 tsp Lime Juice 1/2 tsp Lime Zest 2 tbsp Coconut Milk 1…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Chipotle Honey Lime Dressing

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 11 Servings 2 TBSP Honey 3/4 oz. Chipotle Peppers, canned 1/8 oz. Garlic Cloves, peeled 3/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin 1/3 cup Lime Juice 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper 3/4 cup Canola Oil 1 TBSP Cilantro, chopped Directions…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Soy Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 16 Servings 1/3 cup Apple Cider vinegar 1/3 cup Soy Sauce, less sodium 1/4 cup Orange juice 3 TBSP Ginger Root, minced 2 TBSP Shallots, chopped 1 TBSP Garlic Cloves, crushed 1/4 teaspoon Ground Coriander 1 teaspoon Red Pepper flakes…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Chicken Caesar Bowl, Avocado with Lemon Tahini Dressing

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 4 Servings For the Chicken: 20 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast 1/4 cup Caesar dressing For the Bowl: 4 cups romaine lettuce 1 cup diced cucumber 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup shredded carrots 1 avocado, quartered 1…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
    • Recipe Book
  • Lentil Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potato

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 4 each Sweet Potato 1/3 cup Lentils, Dry 3 tsp Canola Oil 1/3 cup Yellow Onions, chopped, fine 1 tsp Garlic Cloves, peeled, minced 3 TBSP Red Bell Peppers, diced, fine 3 TBSP Mushrooms, chopped, fine 1 cup Vegetable Broth…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
    • Recipe Book
  • Caprese Stuffed Avocado

    Bridgett
    Bridgett
    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 whole avocados 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons canola oil 1/8 + 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 + 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced 8 ounce grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1/4 cup…
    • 7 months ago
    • Nutrition
    • Recipe Book
  • Almond Pecan Granola

    Bridgett
    Bridgett
    Ingredients: Makes 20 servings 1 1/2 pound old fashioned oats, dry 3 ounces sliced almonds 3 ounces sunflower seeds, unsalted 1 ounce brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp salt 3 TBSP pure maple syrup 2 tsp canola oil 2 ounces unsweetened…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Nutrition
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