Try new whole grains: Bulgur Wheat with Summer Squash Category: Nutrition, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Whole grain

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June 13, 2013

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What is bulgur wheat? Have you had tabouleh salad in Middle Eastern cuisine? Bulgur is the main ingredient in tabouleh. Bulgur is an ancient grain that is made from mainly durum wheat. It has high amount of fiber, vitamins and minerals compared to refined grains. In supermarkets, it is usually ...

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Six-ingredient Mango Salsa Category: Nutrition, Vegetables, Vegetarian

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May 6, 2013

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This mango salsa can make a very refreshing appetizer, side, or garnish. Have it as a healthy snack with multigrain salsa chips. Use it to fill your whole wheat taco or pita bread. You can even add a fresh twist to your chicken, fish or salad by topping them with this salsa. This recipe ...

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Sugar Snap Peas with Osyter Mushrooms Category: Nutrition, Vegetables

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March 18, 2013

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When some people talk about vegetables, the leafy green vegetables always come to their mind first. Sugar snap peas, snow peas, mushrooms, root vegetables are also vegetables. Sugar snap peas are green pods with peas inside. They are slightly more rounded in shape in comparison to snow peas. ...

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Looking for fresh vegetables in winter? Try Beets!!! Category: Nutrition, Vegetables

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February 24, 2013

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Beet is a root vegetable like turnip, carrot and radish. It looks reddish brown on the outside and is shaped like a turnip. When it’s cooked and cut opened, its inside is purple-red in color, so as the juice. It’s usually sold with its red-veined green leaves. Remember to keep the leaves ...

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