Fiber-Rich Food Recipes

Brown Rice Penne with Rapini and White Beans  

Rapini’s slight bitterness and the hot-pungent flavors of this southern Italian sauce make a perfect foil for pasta and beans...

Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers 

A pleasure for vegetarians and meat eaters alike ...

Green Lentils and Seasoned Walnuts 

Serves 4 / Lentils are low in fat and high in protein and fiber. The best, most delicate lentils are the lovely peppery French green lentils used here; because they take a bit longer to cook than other lentils...

Tandoori Chicken Sandwich 

Serves 4 / As exotic as this sounds (and tastes), it's really quite easy to make, and the two spice mixtures are widely available...

Buckwheat-Flaxseed Blueberry Pancakes  

Serves 6 (makes twelve 5-inch pancakes) / Ingredient tip: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, high-fiber flaxseeds offer nutrient benefits only when ground ...

Indian Spicy-Sour Chickpeas with Cauliflower  

Serves 8 / Used extensively in Indian cooking, anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger enhance cruciferous cauliflower, vitamin-rich tomatoes, and high-fiber chickpeas, packing this dish with cancer-fighting potential. Prep tip: Use more or less jalapeño depending on your heat preference...

Orange Date Muffins 

Makes 6 / Intensely flavored, these hit the spot for orange lovers. The dates sweeten and add fiber....

Coconut-Cardamom Kheer 

Serves 4-6 / The exotic flavors of cardamom and coconut make this sweet rice pudding a comforting treat to end any meal...

Indian-Spiced Sweet-Potato Soup 

Serves 4 / Bright and spicy, this dairy-free soup makes a fast, complete meal...

Raspberry Sorbet  

Lemon’s zing enhances fresh raspberries in this easy-to-make, homemade version of a classic dessert. ...

Spicy Cannellini Bean Soup 

Serves 4/This Mediterranean-influenced soup uses Aleppo pepper for mild heat and fruity flavor; look for it in the spice section of natural markets. Tastes great with a crusty piece of garlic bread...

Kale and Black Bean Tacos 

Full-meal veggie tacos get a fresh, light look from bright green kale and kitchen staples, such as canned beans, frozen corn, and prepared salsa...

Barley and Spinach-Stuffed Bell Peppers 

Barley and Spinach-Stuffed Bell Peppers December, 2006 Serves 8 / Fiber-rich barley provides lots of volume for relatively few calories. In this recipe,...

Red Lentil Dal 

Red Lentil Dal December, 2006 Serves 8 / One serving of this easy, flavorful dish provides about a fourth of your daily fiber needs. Serving tips: Try...

Fig and Bran Cake 

Fig and Bran Cake August, 2006 Serves 20 / Make this grown-up version of the Fig Newton with in-season fresh figs or dried figs from the bulk section....

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