Before creating this recipe, I had always made chili with ground meat. By going vegetarian, the challenge was to come up with a winning combination of ingredients that would satisfy the hunger of teens and adults alike. The final winner is a three bean chili that combines kidney, cannellini, and black beans together with a [...]

Once you master the art of cooking fava beans, the next step is to be adventurous and to integrate these nutrient-dense beans into recipes for added color and texture. Fresh fava beans – with their creamy texture – combine nicely with risotto, turning this delicious side dish into a main meal.  To cut down on [...]

We’ve made our traditional chili con carne recipe as healthy as possible by reducing the amount of lean meat, and increasing the quantity of legumes (red kidney beans). In addition, you have the flexibility to make it hot – or not – by adjusting the spices. Chili is an ideal meal to prepare on the [...]

Our sauteéd greens and cannellini beans recipe is a winner. It’s quick and easy (30 minutes cook time), bursting with flavor, and loaded with nutritious legumes and greens. The key is to have Muir Glen Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes and canned cannellini beans stored in your pantry for those days when you want a vegetarian [...]

An easy dinner recipe that will feed a hungry crowd quickly,  our stir fry chicken with vegetables pairs broccoli and green onions together with lean protein and a sprinkle of sliced almonds to create a healthy entree. Serve over whole grains such as brown rice or quinoa, and you have a one-stop  center of plate [...]

Our Noodles with Peanut Sauce recipe makes a tasty entree for both lunch and dinner. If you follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, top with peanuts for added protein and crunch. For all others, leftover chicken or turkey combine nicely with this recipe. To add fiber and nutrients, include vegetables such as shredded carrots, cucumber [...]

When Theresa told us that her family needed a low fat macaroni and cheese recipe due to weight issues and high cholesterol, we suggested a totally new approach to this classic favorite. Her original recipe included significant amounts of butter, cheddar cheese, and eggs; we opted to eliminate all three. The result is a low [...]

Our baked ziti recipe is easy to prepare and lower in calories than the classic Italian dish. It’s made entirely on the stove, without the added oven step. To accommodate those with dairy allergies, we do not bake in the mozzarella cheese.  Instead, we top the entree with a few small pieces of fresh cheese [...]