Health & Wellness Resources

Winter Pasta with Savory Pumpkin Tomato Sauce

Pumpkin is the quintessential winter flavor. Although usually associated with sweetness (looking at you, Pumpkin Spice Latte), pumpkin can be a savory powerhouse! This flavorful, satisfying pasta dish is made with pureed pumpkin, giving life to holiday pantry leftovers in a new way. The addition of pumpkin to a traditional tomato sauce creates a velvety potassium–, iron-, and vitamin A-rich sauce, which can help support blood pressure goals, eye health, and immune function. Add a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese for a salty boost, or add a small amount of sugar to help balance this dish’s sweet and salty profile. 

Chinese-Inspired Veggie Jiaozi (Potstickers)

Potstickers, also known as jiaozi in Mandarin, are a delicious staple of Asian cuisine that originated 1800 years ago in Northern China. Although jiaozi are known for their savory fillings, like pork and shrimp, this vegetable-focused recipe incorporates a special ingredient: monosodium glutamate (MSG). MSG enhances the meaty, “umami” qualities of the mushrooms, as well as reduces the total sodium of the recipe by 35% when compared to using table salt alone. The rich, savory profile of the potstickers, and the satisfying crunch after being pan fried, makes this recipe perfect as an appetizer, an entrée, or a crowd-pleasing symbol of good fortune for any occasion.

Indian-Inspired Butter Chickpeas with Naan Bread

Traditional murgh makhani, also known as butter chicken, is thought to originate in Delhi, India in the 1950s. Although its origin story is “hotly” debated, this tomato-based curry provides a balanced spice profile, including cumin, garam masala, and paprika. The tomato sauce, when mixed with probiotic-rich yogurt, give this dish its characteristic orange color. A diet full of colorful foods, and using chickpeas instead of the traditional chicken breast, ensures a high intake of both fiber and polyphenols, two important dietary compounds that help fend off cancer and promote brain and gut health.

Korean-Inspired Bibimbap Rice Bowl with Kimchi

Bibimbap, or “mixed rice,” is a popular Korean meal consisting of savory vegetables, a protein source, and a spicy-sweet sauce called Gochujang, all over rice. Not only is this dish filled to the brim with antioxidants, but bibimbap is a gut health powerhouse. Resistant starch from the refrigerated rice and the healthy bacteria from the fermented kimchi provide both prebiotics and probiotics to support a strong, healthy gut microbiome.

Raspberry-Lemon Greek Frozen Yogurt Bark

A thin layer of honey-sweetened Greek yogurt is topped with fresh raspberries and lemon zest and then frozen and broken into chunks for a colorful snack or healthy dessert that kids and adults will love.

Greek Stuffed Eggplants

This Greek-inspired stuffed eggplant is filled with veggies and flavors of the Mediterranean. The dish is easy to pull together as a healthy and tasty weeknight meal. Eggplant has been associated with numerous health benefits like reducing the risk of heart disease and minimizing oxidative stress. Whether you serve these stuffed eggplants as a side dish or make it the main attraction, you'll get plenty of veggies in every bite.