produceforbetterhealth Archives

grilled golden kiwi, strawberry and arugula salad

by Jackie Newgent | June 19, 2023 | 1 Comment

Every summer I create at least one special new salad for outdoor gatherings. Though, I admit it is just for me a lot of the time. Whether just for you or for many, this grilled golden kiwi, strawberry and arugula salad is kind of luxurious and full of flavor excitement. A definite repeater!

frozen chocolate chip-chickpea cookie dough snack bars

by Jackie Newgent | June 10, 2023 | 1 Comment

I was daydreaming about chocolate chip cookie dough. So, I whirled up this recipe for frozen chocolate chip-chickpea cookie dough snack bars. And they do not disappoint! They have all the taste and texture that you’ll expect, but in the form of better-for-you snack bars. (No, these won’t taste anything like hummus!)

grilled eggplant carpaccio with tomato-basil salsa

by Jackie Newgent | June 8, 2023 | 1 Comment

There’s no beef here! But I did loosely take the concept of beef carpaccio to create this Italian-style plant-based twist on it. And this grilled eggplant carpaccio with tomato-basil salsa is tastier and better for you and better for the planet!

focaccia-style skillet chickpea flatbread

by Jackie Newgent | May 20, 2023 | 1 Comment

Focaccia-style skillet chickpea flatbread is one of those recipes that you didn’t know you needed… until now! Focaccia is a flat leavened bread from Italy. Socca is a chickpea flatbread (unleavened bread) with origins in Italy and France. And this fun-to-make, focaccia-style skillet chickpea flatbread is from my very own kitchen!

busy bean & tortilla soup

by Jackie Newgent | May 3, 2023 | 1 Comment

When busy (which is like all the time these days!), I’ve got several super-easy go-to recipes that I like to whip up. Busy Bean & Tortilla Soup is one of those. And it’s perfect timing right now for Cinco de Mayo.