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!
Sargent Choice Apple Crisp-Off!
By Jenni Porto, Social Media & Promotions Intern, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Every Thursday until October 27th, BU Dining Services hosts a farmer’s market at the GSU Plaza from 12 noon – 5pm. Apple season is upon us, and with it comes delicious recipes! Last week, we decided to shake things... More
Purple Power Smoothie Recipe
By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Last week we made mouths water with our Purple Power Smoothie post. Unfortunately for your taste buds, we were mean and didn't give you the recipe. Since there are only two more weeks until move-in, we wanted to give you the recipe to this... More
Sargent Choice Cooking: Herb-Crusted Cod with Cracked Wheat Berry Salad
By: Stephanie Horton, Dietetic Intern, Nutrition and Fitness Center Video by: Alan Wong It only takes 3 minutes and 56 seconds to stay healthy when you’re in a hurry. “How?” you may ask. Simply by watching Executive Chef Walter Dunphy in the Sargent Choice kitchen cook a delicious herb-crusted cod with cracked... More
Salads for Summer: Tuscan Tuna Salad
By June Duan, Sargent Student, Sargent College Light, indulgent and well-balanced. This northern Italian twist on simple tuna salad will surely leave you licking the mixing spoon. And there’s about a thousand different ways to eat it too. Prepare it whenever you need a refreshingly crisp and creamy dish with lots... More
Salads For Summer: Napa Valley Chicken Salad Sandwich
By June Duan, SAR Student Summer is here and it is wonderful. So wonderful in fact that it inspires us to make light, crisp salads and lightly seasoned dishes using the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables spilling out of the markets. Take this classic chicken salad. Our very own Dietetic Intern Kara... More
Sargent Choice Granola
By <a href="http://kerryscookingchronicles.blogspot.com/">Kerry Coughlin, Nutrition Masters Candidate</a> Have you tried the Sargent Choice granola? If you dine on campus, you’ve probably grown to love it. It’s crunchy and sweet, and the perfect topping for a bowl of yogurt and fruit. Oh, and it’s also packed with whole grains and healthy fats, More
Sargent Choice Cooking Demonstration: Pear Carpaccio
By: Stephanie Horton, Dietetic Intern, Nutrition and Fitness Center Video By: Alan Wong Sargent Choice offers students healthy meals aimed at satisfying both their taste buds and their nutritional needs. And now Sargent offers these fabulous recipes online in video demonstrations! Join Executive Chef Walter Dunphy in the Sargent Choice kitchen while... More
Technicolor Tofu
By Clara Gordon, Dietetic Intern, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center I was feeling inspired by National Nutrition Month’s slogan from the American Dietetic Association, ‘Eat Right With Color,’ when creating this recipe for a Technicolor Tofu Stir Fry. Color isn’t a new concept for balanced eating. The USDA Food Guide Pyramid also... More
Sargent Choice Cooking Demonstration: Fresh Fruit Parfait with Homemade Granola
By: Stephanie Horton, Dietetic Intern, Nutrition and Fitness Center Video by: Alan Wong You’ve probably heard it before, but we’re going to say it again: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Start your day off right with Sargent Choice’s Fresh Fruit Parfait with Homemade Granola. Learn from Executive Chef... More
Test Kitchen: Smoky Corn and Black Bean Pizza
By Allison Mars, Dietetics Student, Sargent College With all this depressing cold weather I was in search of something to remind me of why I hadn’t gone to school in California. January 26th’s Sargent Choice test kitchen was just the reminder I needed. Karen Jacobs once again generously... More