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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…
    • 11 months ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Arctic Char Burger with Mango Avocado Relish

    Bridgett
    Bridgett
    Ingredients: Makes 15 servings Ingredients: Mango Avocado Relish 1 pound mango, peeled and diced 1/2 pound avocado, peeled and diced 1/4 cup lime juice 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno 1/4 cup chopped red onion Ingredients…
    • 5 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…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Nutrition
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  • 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…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Nutrition
    • Recipe Book
  • 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…
    • 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 3 years ago
    • Nutrition
    • Recipe Book
  • 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 3 years ago
    • Nutrition
    • Recipe Book
  • 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 3 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 3 years ago
    • Nutrition
    • Recipe Book
  • 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…
    • 7 months ago
    • Nutrition
    • Recipe Book
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