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  • Chocolate Chia Avocado Pudding

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 20 ounces avocado 2/3 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 cup baking cocoa 2 teaspoons chia seeds 1/2 cup plain soy milk 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 4 ounces plain, fat free Greek yogurt Directions: Cut avocados in half…
    • 1 month ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Chia Greek Yogurt Pudding with Sliced Strawberries

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 5 servings 2 cups plain non- fat Greek yogurt 3/4 cup maple syrup 2 tsp. vanilla extract, pure ½ cup chia seeds 2 cups skim milk 2 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced Directions In a bowl, whisk together skim milk, plain yogurt, maple…
    • 1 month ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Farro Lime Pineapple Greek Yogurt Parfait

    Bridgett
    Bridgett
    Ingredients: Makes 1 servings 1/2 cup cooked farro, chilled Pinch salt 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 lime, juiced and zested 2 teaspoons milk Pinch ground nutmeg 3 tablespoons plain nonfat greek yogurt 1/3 cup diced pineapple Directions: In a…
    • 6 months ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Lemon Herb Feta Chicken Sliders

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 5 servings 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt 2 tsp Lemon Zest, grated 3 TBSP Basil, chopped 1/4 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled 1 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice 1 lb Ground Chicken 3 TBSP Oregano, chopped as needed Cooking Spray 10 each Slider…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Kale, Caramelized Onion, Goat Cheese Breakfast Barley

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 2 TBSP Canola Oil 1 1/2 cup Yellow Onions, julienne sliced 2 cups Kale, chopped 10 cups Water 2 cups Barley, dry 2/3 cups Goat Cheese 1 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Directions: Heat oil in a pot. Cook onions until…
    • 1 month ago
    • Nutrition
    • Recipe Book
  • Apple Raisin Breakfast Barley

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 5 servings 1 quart water 1 cup barley 1 each cinnamon stick 3/4 cup apple cider 5 tablespoons raisins 4 oz. apples peeled and chopped 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice Directions: Do not rinse barley for this recipe. In a…
    • 1 month ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Iced Cucumber Lemon Matcha

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 1 serving 3/4 tsp matcha powder 9 fl oz warm water 1 ½ tbsp sugar 1 ½ tbsp water 1 oz (2 each) English cucumber ribbons 3 T. lemon juice Directions: Whisk matcha powder into warm water until dissolved. Chill. Make a simple…
    • 1 month ago
    • Nutrition
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  • Fava Bean, Quinoa Salad, Cilantro Lime Dressing

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 12 Servings 2 1/2 cups Quinoa, cooked 2 1/2 cups Fava Beans, shelled 1/4 cup Lime Juice, fresh 2 TBSP Olive Oil 1/2 cup Cilantro, chopped 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Directions: Prepare quinoa according to package directions…
    • 1 month ago
    • Nutrition
    • Recipe Book
  • Tzatziki Sauce

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 20 Servings 2 1/2 cups Cucumber, seeded, finely chopped 3 cups Plain Yogurt 1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar 2 TBSP Dill Weed, chopped 2 TBSP Mint, chopped 1 tsp Kosher Salt 2 TBSP Canola Oil 2 tsp Garlic Cloves, minced Directions: …
    • 4 days ago
    • Nutrition
    • Recipe Book
  • Grilled Salmon with Citrus Tomato Salsa

    BCBSIL Connect Team
    BCBSIL Connect Team
    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 4oz. 4 Wild Salmon Filet 1/8 tsp Fine Ground Black Pepper 1/8 tsp Kosher Salt 1/3 TBSP Canola Oil ½ cup Tomatoes, chopped 2 TBSP Lemon sections, chopped ¼ cup Cilantro ½ each Jalapeño, minced 1 ¼ cup Orange sections,…
    • over 2 years ago
    • Nutrition
    • Recipe Book
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