{"id":321123,"date":"2024-11-25T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=321123"},"modified":"2024-11-26T14:18:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T14:18:11","slug":"live-whole-health-249-cranberry-sauce-vibrant-and-versatile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=321123","title":{"rendered":"Live Whole Health #249: Cranberry sauce, vibrant and versatile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cranberries are one of the holiday season\u2019s featured foods, and using them in your dishes adds a burst of flavor and color to any holiday meal. These tart and tangy berries are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, making them a powerful ally for your health. Whether enjoyed fresh, dried or cooked into a sauce, cranberries are a versatile ingredient that can add flavor and nutrition to a variety of dishes.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooking with cranberries<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to their impressive health benefits, cranberries are not limited to just the Thanksgiving dinner table\u2014they can be used to add a vibrant burst of color and flavor to both sweet and savory recipes throughout the fall and winter. From salads and sauces to baked goods and beverages, there are endless possibilities for using cranberries in your cooking.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cranberry Sauce<\/h2>\n<p>Check out this 4.5-minute cooking demonstration by the VHA\u2019s very own Healthy Teaching Kitchen preparing a simple homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe. This quick and easy fresh fruit recipe is flavorful, freezes well and can be used in a variety of dishes after the holiday, too.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image hd-bcve-wrapper hd-bcve-wrapper-js is--youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" data-id=\"l3RoIUjKziQ\">\n\t\t<button class=\"play-button\" aria-label=\"Play video\"><\/button><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Celebrate the holidays with a healthy cranberry sauce\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l3RoIUjKziQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Try stirring leftover cranberry sauce into oatmeal or yogurt for a sweet and tangy breakfast treat or spread it on toast or muffins for a burst of flavor. You can also use leftover cranberry sauce as a glaze for roasted meats, like chicken or pork, or swirl it into muffin or cake batter for a festive twist on your favorite baked goods.<\/p>\n<p>With its delicious flavor and impressive health benefits, cranberries are a true superstar ingredient that deserves more than a once-a-year spotlight. So, why not pick up some cranberries and get creative in the kitchen? Your taste buds\u2014and your health\u2014will thank you!<\/p>\n<p>This video is part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition.va.gov\/Healthy_Teaching_Kitchen.asp\">Healthy Teaching Kitchen<\/a> video series to promote healthy eating habits and provide a nutritious and delicious recipe.<\/p>\n<p>Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 50 minutes | Total: 60 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Yield: 8 servings | Serving Size: ~2 cups<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p>1 bag cranberries<\/p>\n<p>1\/2-3\/4 large Granny Smith apple<\/p>\n<p>1 tsp orange zest<\/p>\n<p>Juice of 1 orange<\/p>\n<p>1\/4 cup sugar<\/p>\n<p>1 cup water<\/p>\n<p>1 tsp cinnamon<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directions<\/h3>\n<p>1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.<\/p>\n<p>2. Add the ground turkey and onion. Cook, stirring often, until the turkey is no longer pink and the onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>3. Add the chili powder, pumpkin pie spice, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.<\/p>\n<p>4. Add the broth, diced tomatoes with their juice, pumpkin puree, kidney beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, green chiles, and apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine.<\/p>\n<p>5. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer.<\/p>\n<p>6. Cook uncovered for 35-45 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>7. Serve warm, topping as desired.<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: To make the recipe in a slow cooker, add the ingredients and stir to combine. Cover the slow cooker with the lid, then set the slow cooker to cook on low for 8-12 hours (or on high for 4-6 hours).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recipe notes<\/h3>\n<p>Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 365 | Total Fat: 7.5 g | Saturated Fat: 1.5 g Sodium: 235 mg |<\/p>\n<p>Total Carbohydrate: 56 g | Dietary Fiber: 19 g | Protein: 25 g<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hungry for more?<\/h2>\n<p>Hungry for more information, tips, and ideas for how to have a healthy relationship with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/WHOLEHEALTH\/circle-of-health\/food-drink.asp\">Food and Drink<\/a>, and to fuel your own wellness journey? Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/WHOLEHEALTH\/Veteran-Handouts\/docs\/IntroFoodDrink-508Final-9-4-2018.pdf\">Introduction to Food and Drink for Whole Health<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/WHOLEHEALTH\/Veteran-Handouts\/docs\/HealthyTipsEating-508Final-9-4-2018.pdf\">Healthy Tips on Eating Out and Grocery Shopping<\/a>, or this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/WHOLEHEALTH\/features\/Healthy_Cooking_Class_Spices_Up_Life.asp\">Veteran\u2019s experience with healthy cooking classes at her local VA<\/a>. For more recipes, please visit VA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition.va.gov\/\">Nutrition and Food Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cranberries are one of the holiday season\u2019s featured foods, and using them in your dishes adds a burst of flavor and color to any holiday meal. These tart and tangy berries are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, making them a powerful ally for your health. 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