by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Oct 12, 2020 | Recipes, Soups, Stews & Salads |
This creamy, white bean chicken chili is easy to make and filled with flavor, fiber and protein. Make it as an easy dinner, then re-heat the leftovers for a nutritious lunch throughout the week. This past Saturday, Brian and I rounded up the kids, our dog and our...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Aug 3, 2020 | Recipes, Healthier Treats |
These moist and chewy white bean blondie bars are made with white beans, but you’d never know it by the taste! You get a burst of butterscotch and hints of maple in every bite, and some extra sweetness from the white chocolate drizzle. DISCLOSURE: This post is in...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Feb 2, 2020 | Articles, Nutrition |
Beans offer big benefits, like plant-based protein, fiber and other nutrients that support a healthy lifestyle. And, they are also convenient and cost-effective. Add them to salads, stews, and other hot meals, or make a dip or spread to pump up the protein content of...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Apr 5, 2019 | Recipes, Dinner |
Looking for something different for dinner tonight? How about seared sea scallops with beans and spinach? This dish combines three highly nutritious foods into one meal, and it is absolutely delicious! I love seafood, but I don’t prepare it very often. My kids are to...
by Heather Mangieri, RDN, CSSD | Jan 24, 2018 | Recipes, Soups, Stews & Salads |
This turkey, bean and pasta soup is packed with lean protein, healthy carbohydrates and lots of phytonutrients. It’s a perfect meal to eat as a family and it’s great re-heated. Wouldn’t it be nice if we all had hours to spend in our kitchen cooking every day? I often...