Category: Recipes

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March 5, 2018

Recipe: Simple Slow Cooker Turkey-Quinoa Chili

Your family will love this chili. They don’t need to know it’s good for them, too.

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March 5, 2018

Recipe: Chicken Zucchini Alfredo

Try this healthier twist on the pasta classic.

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January 2, 2018

Make This: Turkey and Veggie Walking Tacos

Involve your children in making this fun and tasty “walking tacos” recipe.

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November 29, 2017

Recipe: Grilled Chili-Rubbed Pork Kabobs with Peach Salsa

This heart-healthy dish is simple to make and delicious to eat.

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July 24, 2017

The Best Hummus, from Our Kardia Cafe Chefs

Hummus. So healthy, so delicious. That's why it's a highlight of UNC REX Heart & Vascular's Kardia Cafe, where our award-winning chefs have free reign to pursue their vision of "a hotel style food experience within the walls of a hospital," to use the words of UNC REX's Culinary and Nutrition Direc

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April 20, 2017

Moroccan Carrot Salad

See that beautiful orange creation in the middle of the plate above? That’s the cool and delicious Moroccan Carrot Salad we serve at Kardia Cafe, located in our brand new, state-of-the-art NC Heart and Vascular Hospital. It’s bright and tangy and takes you on a flavor journey with twists and turns. And now you can make it at…

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February 27, 2017

Grilled Chili-Rubbed Pork Kabobs with Peach Salsa

Get the recipe for easy, grilled pork kabobs with peach salsa. These versatile chili rubbed pork skewers can be paired with salad or couscous or served in a pita.

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Homemade Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing

December 22, 2016

Turkey Sausage and Herb Stuffing: Healthy Holiday Recipe

A healthy alternative to traditional stuffing, this dish will have you asking for more—and not feeling bad about it! Ingredients: 3/4 pound turkey sausage (ex. 5/6th Shady Brook Farms turkey breakfast sausage roll) 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 eggs 2 cups coarsely chopped cauliflower 1/2 cup diced yellow squash 1/2…

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November 2, 2016

Rex Bariatric Specialists Quick Recipes

Spice up your meal variety with these healthy, quick recipes recommended by REX Bariatric Specialists!

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September 28, 2016

Recipe: Pumpkin Banana Muffins

Pumpkins are nutrition-packed vegetables that seem to be underrated for the majority of the year- until fall rolls around. Pumpkin is high in fiber, low in sugar and fat, and contains many micro-nutrients the body requires to function. [Read more...]

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February 24, 2016

Parsley Veggie Dip

Whip up some homemade veggie dip with low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese and a blend of spices.

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July 21, 2015

Cucumber Salad

Learn how to make a summer favorite, cucumber salad, with just a few simple steps and ingredients! Low-fat yogurt, vinegar and dill will make this cucumber salad a great light meal, or a nice healthy snack. [...]

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