Tagged: Lunch and Dinner

Burrito Bonanza

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College I don’t know anyone who does not love burritos. They are packed with some of the best combinations; cheese, beans and vegetables. What’s there not to love? With all of the burrito joints on campus and surrounding area, it is difficult to sift through the many options. Luckily […]

SC Test Kitchen: Tackling Tofu

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College This week we gathered at Karen Jacob’s SC Test Kitchen for an Asian infusion of Stir-Fried Veggies and Tofu! It’s always great to learn how to prepare a delicious new recipe and save money at the same time. Instead of using fresh shiitake mushrooms, Karen Jacobs introduced us […]

CSA Week 14: Gearing up for Fall Flavors

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College It’s mid-September. That awkward period when it no longer feels like summer outside, yet the air doesn’t quite have that autumn crispness to it. As much as I love wearing shorts and not having to carry around a jacket, I love fall and the produce it brings with […]

CSA Week 12: Creative Combinations

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College This week’s CSA box is full of classic summer fruits and vegetables perfect for end of the summer get-togethers. Already started class or work? All of these ingredients would be great additions to the daily lunch bag! What’s in the box: 1 seeded Watermelon, 3 lbs Peaches, 2 […]

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 wheat berry salad. […]

CSA Week 7: Fresh Meets Comfort

By June Duan, Sargent Student, Sargent College This week’s CSA box included: Japanese Eggplant, Cherry Tomatoes, Pickling Cucumbers, Summer Squash, Green Peppers, Arugula, Sweet Corn, Beets, Carrots, and Garlic For recipes and ideas see our previous posts here and here. Our own Dietitian Jennifer Culbert has contributed another favorite recipe for eggplants! Skip frying breaded […]

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 of lean protein and […]

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 Cucciano and […]

CSA Week 6: Sweet Corn Days of Summer

By June Duan, SAR Student This week’s CSA from Ward’s Berry Farm at the BU Farmer’s Market included: Blueberries, corn, cucumbers, zucchinis, potatoes, beets, carrots, peas, green beans, and garlic Blueberries: are featured in nearly every health mag – with good reason. They’re packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals and are also phenomenally low in […]

Sustainable Seafood on a Budget!

Written By: Stephanie Horton Edited By: Beth Morse & Sara Patterson The Cooks: Stephanie Horton, Beth Morse & Sara Patterson Each week, the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center’s Laura Judd, RD teaches Boston University students how to cook delicious meals on a budget. A few weeks ago, the class was themed around sustainable seafood and was […]