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                                    • Valley Eats: Black Bean Soup

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                                      |Date: October 28, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats: Black Bean Soup

                                      Valley Eats: Black Bean Soup

                                      Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cu ...

                                      Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 15.5 oz. cans black beans, rinsed 3 cups water 1/2 cup prepared salsa 1/4 teaspoon s ...

                                      October 28, 2016
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                                    • Valley Eats: New World Salmon Florentine for Two

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                                      |Date: October 21, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats: New World Salmon Florentine for Two

                                      Valley Eats: New World Salmon Florentine for Two

                                      Leftover piece of cooked salmon? Try this casserole for a dose of healthy omega-3 fatty acids and a small ...

                                      Leftover piece of cooked salmon? Try this casserole for a dose of healthy omega-3 fatty acids and a small amount of Gruyere cheese for big flavor. Don't use low-fat Swiss--it won't melt properly. ...

                                      October 21, 2016
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                                    • 6 Tips for Enjoying a Heart-Healthy Football Meal

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                                      |Date: October 18, 2016
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                                      6 Tips for Enjoying a Heart-Healthy Football Meal

                                      6 Tips for Enjoying a Heart-Healthy Football Meal

                                      Tailgating or watching a football game at home often means eating lots of unhealthy snacks. Enjoy the gam ...

                                      Tailgating or watching a football game at home often means eating lots of unhealthy snacks. Enjoy the game with some healthier fare and win or lose, you’ll feel better afterward and your heart will th ...

                                      October 18, 2016
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                                    • Valley Eats: Healthy Tailgating Confetti Wraps

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                                      |Date: October 18, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats: Healthy Tailgating Confetti Wraps

                                      Valley Eats: Healthy Tailgating Confetti Wraps

                                      Looking for a tasty, healthy tailgating treat? Try our Confetti Wraps! Tortilla can be substituted for a ...

                                      Looking for a tasty, healthy tailgating treat? Try our Confetti Wraps! Tortilla can be substituted for a lettuce wrap for a gluten-free option. Ingredients 1 ounce ham (about 2 or 3 slices of deli-cut ...

                                      October 18, 2016
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                                    • Valley Eats: Oopsie Pancakes

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                                      |Date: October 14, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats: Oopsie Pancakes

                                      Valley Eats: Oopsie Pancakes

                                      Ingredients: 6 egg whites 1/2 – 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup oatmeal 2 tablespoons psyllium husk (husk or p ...

                                      Ingredients: 6 egg whites 1/2 – 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup oatmeal 2 tablespoons psyllium husk (husk or powder, a form of fiber often found in health food section) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Sugar sub ...

                                      October 14, 2016
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                                    • Valley Eats: Pesto Chicken Pizza with Flax Seed Parmesan Crust

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                                      |Date: September 30, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats: Pesto Chicken Pizza with Flax Seed Parmesan Crust

                                      Valley Eats: Pesto Chicken Pizza with Flax Seed Parmesan Crust

                                      Ingredients: 1 cup flax meal(ground flax seeds) 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 2 eggs Toppings: 1 ...

                                      Ingredients: 1 cup flax meal(ground flax seeds) 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 2 eggs Toppings: 1 cup spinach leaves 1 cup mushroom slices 1/2 cup chicken breast strips 1/2 cup skim mozzarella  ...

                                      September 30, 2016
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                                    • Valley Eats: Cauliflower Faux “Fried Rice”

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                                      |Date: September 23, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats: Cauliflower Faux “Fried Rice”

                                      Valley Eats: Cauliflower Faux “Fried Rice”

                                      Ingredients: 1/2 head large cauliflower or 1 small head 1/2 cup edamame 1/2 cup chopped leeks 1/2 teaspoo ...

                                      Ingredients: 1/2 head large cauliflower or 1 small head 1/2 cup edamame 1/2 cup chopped leeks 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic 1 teaspoon coconut oil or sesame oil 1 egg 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce ...

                                      September 23, 2016
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                                    • Valley Eats: Low Carb Protein Crepe

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: September 09, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats: Low Carb Protein Crepe

                                      Valley Eats: Low Carb Protein Crepe

                                      Ingredients: 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/4 cup egg whites Splash of milk or unsweetened almond milk ...

                                      Ingredients: 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/4 cup egg whites Splash of milk or unsweetened almond milk Sugar substitute to taste (Truvia, Splenda, Swerve, stevia, etc.) Instructions: 1. Spray pan wi ...

                                      September 09, 2016
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                                    • Valley Eats – Black Bean Burgers

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: September 02, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats – Black Bean Burgers

                                      Valley Eats – Black Bean Burgers

                                      Craving a burger? Drive past the drive-thru and whip up these tasty black bean burgers at home! Serve wit ...

                                      Craving a burger? Drive past the drive-thru and whip up these tasty black bean burgers at home! Serve with a side salad or some zucchini chips or fries for a delicious, vegetarian meal. INGREDIENTS 1/ ...

                                      September 02, 2016
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                                    • Valley Eats: Chocolate Pudding/Ice Cream

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: August 26, 2016
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                                      Valley Eats: Chocolate Pudding/Ice Cream

                                      Valley Eats: Chocolate Pudding/Ice Cream

                                      Ingredients: 1 ripe, peeled banana 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Hal ...

                                      Ingredients: 1 ripe, peeled banana 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Half a pinch salt Instructions: Mash banana with fork until big lumps are gone. Mix in unsweetened ...

                                      August 26, 2016
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