New Year Reboot Recipes

RCBM registered dietitians offer these nourishing and comforting recipes to kick-start your new year! 

Peanut butter banana smoothie

Minestrone Soup:

Ingredients:

  • 1-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 1 small potato, diced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • ¾ cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • ¾ cup cut green beans
  • ½ small zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup cooked white beans
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper 
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese to garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a large soup pot over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, and onion. Sauté until the onion and garlic are soft.
  2. Add carrots, celery, and potatoes, and sauté about 5 minutes more. 
  3. Add tomatoes, oregano, salt, and broth. 
  4. Bring the heat up to a simmer. Cover and cook 30 minutes. 
  5. Add corn, green beans, zucchini, and beans and simmer for another 8-10 minutes, until green beans are tender.
  6. Stir in fresh basil, black pepper to taste, and serve with freshly grated parmesan on top.

Preparation time: 1 hour

Servings: 3-4

New Year Nourish Bowl

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • ½ cup roasted or steamed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, zucchini)
  • ¼ cup chickpeas, roasted or boiled
  • 1 handful fresh spinach
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Sprinkle of sesame seeds

Instructions:

  1. Assemble rice, vegetables, chickpeas, and greens in a bowl.
  2. Drizzle with tahini and lemon juice.
  3. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Enjoy! 

Preparation time: 45 minutes

Servings: 1

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon flax or chia seeds
  • 1 handful of fresh spinach
  • 1 cup of milk of choice
  • 1 scoop of protein powder of choice or ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1-2 dates or drizzle of honey for sweetness, as needed

Instructions:

Place all ingredients in the blender and blend! Use more liquid, as needed.

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1

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