Recipes
When you think “healthy recipe,” do you think “low-fat” or “low-calorie” and, sadly, “disappointment”? Think again! Sargent Choice recipes feature ALL of the principles of healthy eating with a special emphasis on taste and satisfaction. How do we do it? We begin with flavors you love and use the following beneficial ingredients:
- 100% whole grains instead of refined grains
- More fruits and vegetables
- Plant sources of protein such as nuts, seeds, and dried beans
- Lean meats
- Reduced fat cheeses
- Heart-healthy liquid oils in measured amounts
- Herbs and spices and flavorful cooking techniques eliminating the need for too much salt
Let our recipes inspire you. The principles are flexible. Use our healthy shopping list to stock up on healthy ingredients and make our recipes your own. You don’t have whole wheat pasta? Try brown rice or whole wheat couscous. No broccoli? No problem. Substitute your favorite vegetables. Tired of chicken breast? How about salmon or sirloin steak? You get the picture. Enjoy!
Test Kitchen: Cauliflower Curry
By Alaina Coffey, Senior Dietetics Student, Sargent College This vegan curry recipe was a comforting meal for a chilly evening, and pleased vegans and meat-eaters alike. The recipe was more similar to a stew; it could be served over brown rice, but students at the test kitchen ate it as a soup. More
Test Kitchen: Cauliflower Fried Rice
Written By: Alaina Coffey, Senior Dietetics Student, SAR 16 This cauliflower rice recipe was a huge hit among students at SCTK, and a new favorite recipe for Karen! We created “fried rice” by using cauliflower made into small granules in a food processor as the base, replacing the rice. Recent trendy and... More
Test Kitchen: Dark Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowls
Written By: Alaina Coffey, Senior Dietetics Student, SAR 15 Chocolate lovers at the Test Kitchen were very excited about this recipe. Sargent Choice is all about taking typical dishes and flavors that students already like, and utilizing them to create more nutritious, wholesome alternatives of familiar foods. Students enjoyed this creative... More
Test Kitchen: Brown Rice Bowl with Lemongrass, Tofu, and Cashews
By Caroline Patrick, Graduate Nutrition Student Another cold night and another warm meal with excellent company. At this week’s Test Kitchen, we made a delicious rice bowl filled with the cutest baby bok choy. The finished dish was so green and vibrant in stark contrast to the white and 50 shades... More
Healthy Cooking on a Budget: Quinoa and Vegetable Pilaf
By Emma Balek, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Practicum Student & Senior Dietetics Student and Sarah Butler Mazerall, MBA, MS, RD, LDN, SCNC Registered Dietitian Recently in the SCNC’s Healthy Cooking on a Budget Class we took on the challenge of making a one dish wonder that gives us all the grains... More
Test Kitchen: Brown Rice Sushi
By Caroline Patrick, Graduate Nutrition Student At the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen we’re all about pampering our food. During our last Test Kitchen, goers were massaging the well-deserving kale, and this week we were fanning brown rice like royalty. I could nearly hear the granules singing, “I’m so fancy.” What exactly... More
Test Kitchen: Kale & Quinoa Salad
By Jay Patruno, Sargent Choice Ambassador & Freshman Dietetics Student Nothing is better on a hot summer day than a refreshing salad. So on a muggy October evening a salad turned out to be the best snack. Sargent Choice’s kale and quinoa salad with citrus dressing is a simple, fun recipe... More
Test Kitchen: Banana Pancakes
By Caroline Patrick, Graduate Nutrition Student October exams stressing you out? No need! I’ve got the remedy. Put on Jack Johnson’s “Banana Pancakes” and take his advice: pretend it’s the weekend and start flipping pancakes. Sargent Choice has got you covered with worry-free banana pancakes that take a hearty... More
Test Kitchen: Morning Glory Muffins
By Caroline Patrick, Graduate Nutrition Student Carrots, coconut, and raisins—OH MY! Glorify your breakfast routine with these easy Morning Glory Muffins. They’ll ignite your day and fuel you through lunchtime. I was beyond excited to give this carrot cake-esque recipe a go and boy was it worth the hype. A gentle disclaimer:... More
Test Kitchen: Vegetable Fried Rice
By Caroline Patrick, Graduate Nutrition Student HALT—don’t toss that old rice! Did you know that fried rice actually originated as a solution to leftover rice and other odds and ends found in the refrigerator? Thus, there are countless versions of this tried and true dish that include both meats and/or vegetables. Fried... More