Kale and Bean Soup

By Gracie Barresi, RDN/LDN This soup is so simple to make! It also freezes well, which makes it great for meal prepping. INGREDIENTS for 4 servings: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced ½ small onion finely chopped 1- 10oz bag of chopped kale 4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth 2 cups water 1/2 pound raw breast chicken, diced 1- 15oz … Continue reading Kale and Bean Soup

Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Peppers

This is yet another easy dish! If you want a healthy carb with it, serve these stuffed peppers over brown rice. NUTRITION for 4 servings: 3/4 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped 2 TBS of cajun seasoning (or to your taste preference, can be spicy!) 1 small onion, peeled and diced 1 small roma tomato, diced 3 TBS red pasta sauce 2 TBS olive … Continue reading Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Peppers

Teriyaki Salmon with Broccoli and Brown Rice

This meal is the perfect example of the “Plate Method.” Always aim for 1/4 plate starch (brown rice), 1/4 plate protein (salmon) and 1/2 plate veggies (broccoli). INGREDIENTS for 4 servings: 1 pound salmon (I used frozen and defrosted it) 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 1 TBS sesame seed oil 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or can use powder if don’t have) 1 tsp … Continue reading Teriyaki Salmon with Broccoli and Brown Rice

Canned Soup Upgrade

This is a super easy way to upgrade canned soup. This recipe upgrade, increases the fiber and decreases the calories and fat. This recipe is also gluten free. Pair this soup with a fresh salad or half a sandwich. INGREDIENTS for 1 serving: 1 can Progresso Potato, Broccoli & Cheese Chowder 1 cup chicken broth 8 oz mushrooms (or another veggie of your choice) 8 … Continue reading Canned Soup Upgrade

Black Bean Soup

This soup is vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and has very few ingredients! I made it in under 20 minutes. INGREDIENTS for 3 servings: 2 bell pepper, diced 1 small onion, diced 1 roma tomato 1 TBS olive oil 1/2 packet gluten free taco seasoning (gluten free if needed) 1 can reduced sodium black beans (15.25 oz) 1 cup vegetable broth DIRECTIONS: Heat a medium pot … Continue reading Black Bean Soup