…better nutritional value. Skinless chicken thighs control the fat content but remain juicy and delicious. View recipe » French Lentils With Chard 3 Guiding Stars Three Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding…
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…good nutritional value. April: These easy flatbreads are a team favorite. View recipe » Red Lentil Salad with Dried Fruit & Toasted Pine Nuts 3 Guiding Stars Three Guiding Stars…
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…Guiding Stars-earning proteins also have a better footprint, such as lentils or beans. Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa 2 Guiding Stars Two Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional…
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…hand, this dish can be as easily made from red lentils or yellow split peas, adjusting cooking times and adding more water if needed to prevent the dish from drying…
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…Barley, wheat berries, brown/black/wild rice, non-noodle pastas Less chewy: Quinoa, couscous, noodles, bulgur Proteins White Meat: Poultry, pork, fish, seafood Lean Vegetarian: Lentils, beans, tofu Dark Meat: Beef, game meat…
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…it mostly contains unsaturated fats and is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. That’s why the Dietary Guidelines recommend eating seafood twice a week. Lentils are rich in protein…
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…or canned beans (no-added-salt versions preferable) Potatoes Carrots Seasonal fruit/vegetables on special sale Canned vegetables (no-added-salt versions preferable) Canned fruit (packed in juice preferable) Lentils Frozen vegetables (plain) Peanut butter…
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