Sheer Balance

This dish is always a crowd pleaser. Very easy to make and absolutely delicious, you can’t go wrong. Using whole-grain pasta and whole-wheat flour, the fiber is high. Further, it is very well balanced and filling!

Chick peas are loaded with fiber and are a good source of protein. This salad has a Mediterranean flare and makes a great side salad for barbecues, and summer parties. Taking only five minutes to make, this salad makes entertaining a cinch.

This Italian Vegetable soup with pasta and beans is a great way to warm and fill you up during the cold winter months. You can exchange other vegetables for the ones listed or leave a few out and give your minestrone your own accent. This Mixed-Bean Minestrone Stew is an ample lunch or supper entree with slices of Whole Wheat or Whole Grain bread.

If you like sweet peppers, this recipe is a great balanced, fulfilling meal. The ground turkey will give you the protein you need to stay satisfied. Make the table festive by using a variety of different colored peppers and sprigs of Basil.

A ‘white-meat’ version of the popular dish, I love this chili recipe. It is really easy to make and can last all week. If you have a family or are cooking for more than one, make a double batch and store in the fridge. The recipe gets better over a couple of days!

Beans are high in soluble fiber, making them great for lowering cholesterol. The following recipe can substitute different types of beans for the chickpeas and black beans.

This salad can be eaten as a meal by itself, or as a side dish. All the vegetables in this recipe hold their shape and crispness longer than lettuce. So if you go to the grocery store once a week, you can still use the vegetables towards the end of the week and not worry about them going bad. Further, the veggies included are high in nutrients.

If you are a pasta lover, this pasta dish is sure to please. It is filled with fiber and low in fat. With garlic, basil, Parmesan, and kalamata olives, it has a wonderful Mediterranean flavor.