Health and Wellness
November 2017
Healthy Recipe of the Week – Cranberry Orange Relish
natalie.bensonSkip the canned cranberry this Thanksgiving and try a fresh alternative that is almost just as easy!
Makes: 6 servings (2oz per serving)
Ingredients:
- 12 oz – bag cranberries
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice & zest
- 1 fresh lime – juice & zest
- 1/2 cup good maple syrup
- 1 jalapeno, seeded & minced (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Healthy Recipe of the Week – Easy Ginger-Chile Roasted Acorn Squash
natalie.bensonWe are coming up to almost a week before Thanksgiving, and the holiday stress might be coming on if you are the elected chef responsible for your Thanksgiving dinner. Keep it simple, healthy and fresh with this fun Thanksgiving side that will sure to have even your pickiest eaters think twice about squash!
Healthy Recipe of the Week – Easy Roasted Kale & Apple Salad
natalie.bensonMakes 5 servings
Ingredients:
5-6 Medium Apples (any kind you like!), Washed and Cut into ½ inch chunks
2 tsp Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Bunch of Kale
¼ Cup of Pumpkin Seeds
¼ Cup of Feta (crumbled)
Salt & Pepper to taste
Healthy Recipe of the Week – Cranberry Jalapeño Hummus
natalie.bensonMakes: 12 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 3 Tbsp tahini
- 1 (15.5 oz) can chickpeas (drained, reserving the liquid)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped finely