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  • Fattoush Salad

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 1/2 ounces whole wheat pita bread 1 teaspoon canola oil 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon ground sumac* 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • Shrimp, Mushroom, And Butternut Barley Risotto

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 3 1/2 tablespoons dry white wine 2 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth 1/2 ounce unsalted butter 2 1/2 teaspoons canola oil 3 1/2 ounces finely chopped onions 1 1/4 dry barley 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • Grilled Corn & Scallion Ragout

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 7 servings 2 red bell peppers 2 ears corn 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil 1 cup diced red onion 1 teaspoon white wine 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1/3 cup whole milk 1 cup chopped scallions 4 leaves chopped basil 1 tablespoon…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • Cannellini Bean And Green Vegetable Farro Risotto

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 2/3 cups low sodium vegetable broth 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/4 cup finely chopped onions 1 cup + 2 tablespoons dry farro 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons grated…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • Chipotle BBQ Tofu Bowl, Quinoa, Edamame Hummus

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 pound extra firm tofu 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper seasoning 1 cup dry quinoa 1-1/2 cups cauliflower florets 1-1/2 cups broccoli florets 1 teaspoon canola oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup edamame hummus Directions…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • Ensalada peruana de quinua, maíz, y papas

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredientes: rinde 1 porciones Para las papas 3½ oz de papas alargadas (fingerling potatos, en inglés), cortadas en cubitos 1 cucharadita de aceite de canola Pizca de sal Una pizca de comino molido Pizca de chile en polvo 1 diente de ajo picado…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • Sheet Pan Salmon, Bok Choy, Crispy Sweet Potato Ribbons

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1/4 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons freshly minced ginger 2 tablespoons freshly minced jalapeno 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 pound, 4 ounces fresh salmon filets 4 cups spiralized sweet potato Directions…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Lemon Butter Shrimp & Asparagus Foil Packets

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 1/2 pounds Large shrimp, peeled & deveined 1 pound Asparagus, trimmed 2 TBSP Dry white wine or broth 4 ea Garlic minced 2 tsp Lemon Zest 4 TBSP Margarine, cut into small pieces 1-2 ea Lemon, juiced 2 TBSP Fresh parsley…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • Roasted Beets with Greens, Fresh Horseradish, Herbed Yogurt

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings For the Yogurt Sauce: 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt 1 TBSP Olive Oil 1/4 tsp Salt 1 tsp Grated Lime Zest 1 tsp Chopped Parsley 1 tsp Chopped Mint 1 tsp Chopped Dill 1 tsp Chopped Tarragon 1 tsp Chopped Chives For the…
    • over 2 years ago
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  • Farro, Broccoli Parmesan Risotto

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 1/2 cup White Wine 9 1/2 cups Vegetable Broth 1 1/4 lbs Broccoli 3 TBSP Canola Oil 1/2 cup Yellow Onion 3 TBSP Garlic, minced 1/2 lb Farro, dry 1/8 tsp Black Pepper 3 TBSP Parmesan Cheese, grated Directions: In…
    • over 2 years ago
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