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Go deeper with these carefully curated collections of fruit and veggie stories.

Pasta Primavera

Preparation Time: 25 minutes 8 oz spaghetti, uncooked, whole wheat 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp (½ clove) garlic, minced 4 cups assorted cooked vegetab…
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Empanapita

Preparation Time: 20 minutes 2 cups black beans, low-sodium, drained and rinsed 2 cups frozen broccoli, corn, pepper and other vegetable mixture, thawed…
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Fennel Citrus Salad

Preparation Time: 10 minutes 1 medium (about 1 ½ lbs) fennel bulb, thinly sliced 4 medium navel oranges, peeled and sliced ¼ cup red onion,…
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Chick-Chick Salad

Preparation Time: 15 minutes 3/4 cup water 1/2 tsp curry powder 2/3 cup couscous, whole wheat 1 cup (1/2 lb) cooked chicken breast, boneless,…
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3-Bean Chili with Chunky Tomatoes

Preparation Time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 cup onion, coarsely chopped ½ cup celery, chopped 1 cup green bell pepper, diced 1 can (15 ½ oz)…
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Pocket Fruit Pies

Preparation Time: 20 minutes 4 -8 inch tortillas, whole wheat 2 medium pears 1/4 tsp cinnamon, ground 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1/8 tsp nutmeg, ground 2 Tbsp…
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Recipes Using Frozen Fruits & Vegetables

All forms of fruits and vegetables count toward your daily recommendation. Try some new recipes featuring frozen fruits and veggies. Easy Vegetable Soup…
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St. Patrick’s Day Cabbage

St. Patrick’s Day wouldn’t be the same without a meal of corned beef and cabbage. But cabbage is such a versatile vegetable that it should be enjoy…
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Staying Healthy When You’re Expecting

While it’s important to eat healthfully ALL the time, a woman who is expecting has extra motivation since her diet will also impact the health of her unb…
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Healthy Menu Ideas for Spring: Menu 1

This healthy menu is based on a daily 2,000 calorie recommendation. Depending on your age, sex, and physical activity level, your calorie recommendation may va…
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Very Low-Sodium Healthy Menu Idea

This healthy menu is based on a daily 2,000 calorie recommendation. Depending on your age, sex, and physical activity level, your calorie recommendation may va…
3 min read