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For many of our Food Service Training Academy students, the program offers a pathway to reenter the workforce after periods of unemployment. For Tahzia, it is both an opportunity to…
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Servings: 6
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
This “Kale with Raisins” recipe was created by the Jewish Family & Children’s Services. Making this recipe is a great way to get some MyPlate food groups into your meal. It provides vegetables, fruits and lean protein to a meal, all in this side salad option. By adding raisins to the kale, it makes a healthy way to add sweetness and make every bite delicious. Try this as a side dish to tonight’s dinner and everyone is sure to be asking for more!
Nutrition Analysis Per serving: 130 calories; 6g fat (0.5g saturated, 0g trans); 0mg cholesterol; 105mg sodium; 17g carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber; 0g sugar); 5g protein. Vitamin A 410%, Vitamin C 270%, Calcium 20%, Iron 15% Daily Value.
Cost Per serving: $0.99Yield: 6 servings Serving Size: 2 cups Total Time: 25 minutes
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Preparation tips:
Wash hands with soap before and after working with raw chicken.
Prepare ahead by doing steps 1 and 2 the day before you plan to serve. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Assemble, cook, and serve.
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Reports of nationwide economic recovery are at odds with findings from the most recent ALICE Report, released on Monday by the United Way of Northern New Jersey. As cost of…
Beets contain phytonutrients that promote anti-inflammatory effects. Research has shown that these phytonutrients can help prevent atherosclerosis, chronic inflammation of the arteries.
This baked sweet treat is packed with fruits of the season! Enjoy as a fall dessert, or keep this recipe on hand for the holidays. Follow us on social for more recipes and updates from our community kitchen.
Bring Chef Paul’s Cilantro Lime Shrimp Avocado Salad to your next summer barbecue–simple, delicious, and packed with nutritious ingredients! Try it out and follow us on social for more healthy recipes from the community kitchen.
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Servings: 4
Green Bean Nutrition Facts
Green Beans contain phytonutrients and antioxidants, which act like super heroes to protect us from getting sick.
Green Beans contain a lot of Vitamin C and Beta-Carotene, which are VERY powerful antioxidants! They are our bodies super heroes!
Green Beans contain Vitamin K which helps our bodies absorb important minerals like iron and calcium, from the foods we eat.
Green Beans contain a small amount of something called ALA which is similar to the Omega-3 fatty acids that fish contain. This helps keep our hearts healthy!
Green Beans also contain 2 enzymes that are ‘anti-inflammatories’. Which means it is good to eat them to help prevent or treat certain diseases like diabetes or arthritis, and even help with sinus allergies!
BONUS FACT: Did you know that Green Beans are in the same family as Black, Pinto and Kidney Beans?
