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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
    • Nutrition
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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
    • Nutrition
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  • Spiced Eggplant and Tomatoes

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 pound eggplant 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 ounces diced spanish onion 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/8 teaspoon ground…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Vegetarian Louisiana Gumbo

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 2 TBSP White Rice 2 TBSP Butter, unsalted 2 TBSP Flour 4 tsp Canola oil 1/4 cup Yellow onion, diced 1/2 cup + 2 TBSP Celery, diced 1/4 cup Red bell peppers, diced 1/4 cup Green bell peppers, diced 1/3 cup Carrots, diced…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Barley Risotto Bowl with Salmon Broccoli Squash Mushrooms

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 2 servings 2 TBSP Dry White Wine 1 1/4 cup Vegetable Broth 1/2 TBSP Butter 1 1/4 tsp Canola Oil 1/3 cup Yellow Onion, chopped 3/4 cup Barley, dry 1/8 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Black Pepper 2 TBSP Fresh Parsley, chopped TBSP Parmesan Cheese…
    • 20 days ago
    • Nutrition
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  • The Not-So-Sweet Story About “Sugar Sickness”

    The Not-So-Sweet Story About “Sugar Sickness”

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Diabetes is one of the biggest health threats facing our nation. More than 38 million adults in the United States have the disease. Fueled by obesity, it’s life-threatening and the leading cause of kidney failure in adults. Yet, for American Indians the…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • Apple Squares with Peanut Butter Glaze

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 16 servings 3/4 cup All-purpose Flour 1 tsp ground Cinnamon 3/4 tsp Baking Powder 1/2 tsp salt 4 TBSP unsalted Butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup (packed) light Brown Sugar 1 large Egg 3/4 cup unsweetened Applesauce 1 tsp Vanilla…
    • over 1 year ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Is Your Child Struggling with Mental Health Issues?

    Is Your Child Struggling with Mental Health Issues?

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Children have a lot on their minds. They’re always learning new things and facing challenges they’ve never handled before. You know your child best. You can support them now and in the future by showing them ways to build good mental health. What…
    • over 1 year ago
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  • Prediabetes: A Wake-Up Call

    Prediabetes: A Wake-Up Call

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    More than a third of American adults have high blood sugar, or prediabetes, and the rates are on the rise. Having prediabetes raises your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke. The good news is that even if you have prediabetes…
    • 9 months ago
    • Health and Wellness
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  • Butternut Squash, Mushroom, Chicken, Brown Rice and Quinoa Risotto

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 lb. Chicken Breast 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice 1 tsp Canola Oil 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 1 gal Chicken Broth, Low Sodium 1 1/2 TBSP Canola Oil 8 oz Shiitake Mushrooms, stemmed, sliced 4 oz Onions, finely chopped 9 oz Brown Rice…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
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