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Roasted Pears with Nut Oat Crumble Topping

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This recipe for Roasted Pear with Nut Oat Crumble is a quick option for a dessert.   Let us know how you like it!  If you are wanting to lessen the amount of added sugar try using one tablespoon of sugar!

Roasted Pears with Crumble Topping
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Roasted Pears with Crumble Topping
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Ingredients
Pears
Nut Oat Crumble
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  1. Core and slice pears in half, place flesh side up on an ungreased baking sheet.
  2. Bush flesh side of pears with olive oil, bake in oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes
  3. While pears are cooking, combine oats, pecans, honey, almonds, and brown sugar in a bowl until well combined.
  4. Remove pears from the oven and evenly distribute topping among the pear halves. Bake in the oven for an additional 5 minutes. Remove and enjoy!
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Roasted Pears w/ Nut Oat Crumble Nutrition Facts Serving size (106g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 140 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 0.5 g 3 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 0 mg 0 % Total Carbohydrate 23 g 8 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 16 g Added Sugars 8 g 16 % Protein 1 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 19 mg 2 % Iron 0 mg 0 % Potassium 131 mg 2 %

Pumpkin Pie Parfait

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Have you ever wondered what makes pumpkins orange? It’s Beta-Carotene! Beta-carotene is a carotenoid that can be converted into a form of vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A helps form and maintain healthy skin, teeth, skin, and promotes good vision. These yummy pumpkin pie parfaits are a delicious way to get your vitamin A in for the day! This dessert is a healthier alternative to traditional pumpkin pie that may be full of unneeded calories.

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Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Parfait
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Servings Prep Time
6 parfait 20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 parfait 20 minutes
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Parfait
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Servings Prep Time
6 parfait 20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 parfait 20 minutes
Ingredients
Pumpkin pie layer
Yogurt layer
Crumble Layer
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Pumpkin Pie Layer
  1. Place all ingredients for Pumpkin Pie layer in a bowl, mix well.
Cheesecake Layer
  1. Measure out yogurt into a bowl.
Crumble Layer
  1. Place graham crackers in a plastic bag, crush until at desired texture.
Assembling the Parfaits
  1. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of pumpkin pie mixture into small 3 oz containers. Add a heaping tablespoon of yogurt, then top with a heaping tablespoon of crumble. Repeat adding a layer of pumpkin mixture, yogurt, and top with more crumble. Add whole almonds on top if desired. Store ingredients separately and assemble just before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Parfait
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 227mg 9%
Potassium 182mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 12g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 217%
Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 9%
Iron 7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Blackberry Chipotle Chicken

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Blackberries aren’t just for desserts! Otherwise, plain chicken is taken to another level with savory blackberry and chipotle flavors. This recipe looks elegant but it actually really easy and fairly quick to make – give it a try this week!


Blackberry Chipotle Chicken
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Blackberries are not just for desserts. This savory recipe is perfect for chicken or try it on pork tenderloin.
Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
Blackberry Chipotle Chicken
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Blackberries are not just for desserts. This savory recipe is perfect for chicken or try it on pork tenderloin.
Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
Chicken
Chipotle Blackberry Sauce
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Rinse any fresh fruits and herbs under cool running water to remove debris
  2. Sprinkle the salt and pepper on the chicken. In a nonstick pan heat up 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over medium-to-medium high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and let brown for 3-5 minutes. Place chicken, browned side up, on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature has reached 165°F.
  4. While chicken is cooking in the oven, heat a 3-quart saucepan on medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and the diced shallots. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until soft. Add blackberries, chipotle pepper, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove sauce from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve the sauce over the chicken and top with mint leaves.
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Balsamic Glazed Carrots

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These simple balsamic glazed carrots are a perfect easy recipe to make to compliment any dish. Use up those extra carrots!

Balsamic Glazed Carrots
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This recipe is so easy but tastes so good.
Servings
4 (1/2 cup each)
Servings
4 (1/2 cup each)
Balsamic Glazed Carrots
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This recipe is so easy but tastes so good.
Servings
4 (1/2 cup each)
Servings
4 (1/2 cup each)
Ingredients
Servings: (1/2 cup each)
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Place oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add carrots. Let them cook in for 10-12 minutes or until slightly soft.
  3. Add balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and thyme. Cook for an additional 5 minutes and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

Balsamic Glazed Carrots Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 Cup (128g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 90 % Daily Value Total Fat 3.5 g 4 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 90 mg 4 % Total Carbohydrate 14 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 10 g Added Sugars 3 g 6 % Protein 1 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 43 mg 4 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 283 mg 6 %

Zucchini Stir Fry

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*GOOD* Stir Fry recipes are hard to come by, and we are excited to share this one with you! This recipe is very tasty and packed with flavor! Add a side of rice to complete it or try adding some chicken for added protein!

 

Zucchini Stir Fry
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Servings
5
Servings
5
Zucchini Stir Fry
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Servings
5
Servings
5
Ingredients
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  1. Peel onion. Cut into a thick dice.
  2. Slice the yellow squash into ½ inch thick rounds and halved.
  3. Slice the zucchini into ½ inch thick rounds and halved.
  4. Cut the red bell pepper into a thick dice.
  5. Whisk together the soy sauce, vegetable broth, brown sugar and ginger.
  6. Heat the oil and garlic clove in a frying pan or stir-fry pan.
  7. Add the onion, yellow squash, zucchini and red bell pepper and cook over medium heat. Stir until vegetables are just tender.
  8. Add the soy sauce mixture to vegetables. Stir until thickened. Add flour or corn starch if needed.
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