Mashed Sweet Potatoes are easy to make and a great side dish to all of your holiday meals! The recipe can easily be made vegan with coconut oil and unsweetened almond milk! Ingredients: 4 pounds of sweet potatoes, peeled or unpeeled and washed, and cut into 2-inch pieces (or use…Read More
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Garlic Green Beans with Parmesan: Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Healthy Recipe Series
We are now enjoying the peak season of summer fruits and vegetables! Prices are low and locally grown produce is available. Here's a recipe for fresh green beans. When cooking with green beans, here are a few tips to keep in mind: Choose bright green, firm beans. Refrigerate unwashed in…Read More
Cherry Coconut Chia Pudding Parfaits: Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Healthy Recipe Series
Cherry Coconut Chia Pudding Parfaits are made of creamy coconut chia pudding, layered with an easy 10 minute homemade cherry compote. They’re completely healthy yet still indulgent, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert! Ingredients: For the pudding: 2 cups coconut milk 6 tablespoons chia seeds 2 tablespoons maple syrup…Read More
Mexican Quinoa with Avocado Dressing: Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Healthy Recipe Series
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is one of the world's most popular health foods. Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain sufficient amounts of all nine essential amino acids. It is also high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E…Read More