Celebrate Nutrition Month with New Recipes

It’s National Nutrition Month, and we have recipes for something savory and something sweet!

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Ingredients:

• • 1 pound Brussels sprouts
  • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts or sunflower seeds
  • salt/pepper to taste

Directions:

• • Cut sprouts into very thin slices. Discard ends. Place shredded sprouts into large mixing bowl.
  • In smaller bowl, combine olive oil and lemon juice to make dressing.
  • Drizzle dressing over Brussels sprouts and top with Parmesan and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts:

Makes 2 servings. Each serving provides: 450 calories, 35 g fat, 23 g carbohydrates, 9 g fiber, 18 g protein, 780 mg sodium

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Balls

Ingredients:

• • 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter or sunflower butter
  • 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup ground flax seeds
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Directions:

• • Combine all 5 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Place bowl in refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes so the mixture is easier to roll into balls.
  • Roll into 12 balls and store in fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts:

Makes 12 servings. Each serving (1 ball) provides: 184 calories, 12 g fat, 17 g carbohydrates, 6 g protein