Although summer is right around the corner, sometimes you need that extra warmth inside when things are stormy or rainy outdoors. Here’s a recipe for a nice, healthy lentil veggie dip to keep y...
Hi everyone, The winner of the Mediterranean Snacks Video Contest 2012 is JoyAnna with “A Mediterranean Discovery”: http://youtu.be/9w2mHQhAmE0 She won $1,500 along with some goodies. 2nd...
Move over potatoes – lentils are the new snack food! Today’s snackers are munching on chips made with a dizzying array of new and unusual ingredients including rice, tapioca, legumes, and even...
Don’t let the title fool you. I adore hummus. With crackers and veggies, it’s a perfect light lunch when the kids are in school. It also makes an amazing spread for sandwiches and is amazing on chips...
In our recipe for deliciously gluten-free chocolate cake, we call for the use of “gluten free flour”. While there are a number of pre-mixed gluten free flours available in the Supermarket...
To our loyal lentil fans: Here at Mediterranean Snacks, we have a great deal to be thankful for. In the past year, we have launched three new flavors of Baked Lentil Chips and a new line of Lentil Cr...
Today we have a special guest post by health editor Brandi Koskie of DietsInReview.com. In November, Brandi was a panelist for our first Twitter party and we asked her to share some of her favorite g...
Longing for a delicious bowl of cereal, but afraid of nasty GMOs? We’ve got a solution! Actually, the non-GMO project does. Last month, we wrote about the importance of choosing non-GMO foods. ...
Don’t you just love the moist, rich taste of old-fashioned chocolate cake? Unfortunately, for those of us pursuing a gluten-free lifestyle, delicious chocolate cake is tough to find. We’v...
Hello Mediterranean Snacks Fans! You’re invited to join us for an informative one-hour Twitter Party on Wednesday, November 16th at 7:00 pm CT/8:00 pm ET, using the hashtag #holidaysnax. During...
1. GMOs are not natural – to create a GMO, scientists force foreign DNA into natural plant DNA, creating combinations of plant, animal, and bacterial DNA that do not occur naturally. 2. GMOs ma...
As chilly autumn winds start to blow, pack yourself a thermos of this hearty, healthy black bean soup. • 1 Tbs. olive oil • 2 medium red onions, chopped • 2 medium bell peppers, chopped • 1 clove ele...
GMOs, or “genetically modified organisms,” are plants or animals created through the gene splicing techniques of biotechnology (also called genetic engineering, or GE). This experimental technology m...
Make these tasty nachos as a lunchbox treat or an after school snack! The healthy benefits of lentils will give your child the protein and fiber she needs to keep going strong all day long. Gather: •...
This October, nearly 1,000 natural food stores across the U.S. and Canada are taking part in Non-GMO Month, celebrating the public’s right to choose food and products that do not contain genetically ...
Cowboy Caviar is a juicy and flavorful dip made with the fresh flavors of beans, tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapenos. Tuck it into your child’s lunchbox with Sea Salt Baked Lentil Chips for some ...
Unsure how to cook lentils? Here’s how to prepare the world’s easiest lentils and make them perfectly delicious every time! Rule of Thumb: 2 cups of raw lentils will serve 4 people. 1. Rinse the lent...
Did you know that lentils are the perfect ingredient for crafting hearty, healthy cookies? Packed with protein and fiber, these chuncky treats will satisfy your child’s sweet tooth the nutritio...
Tuck these tasty and simple quesadillas into your child’s lunchbox with a side of salsa or guacamole! -1 C. shredded cheddar cheese -2 large whole wheat tortillas -1 C. cooked black beans -1 C....
Please welcome a special guest to our Bean Blog! Today’s post was written by Pediadtric Dieticion, Lara Field. Lara always has had a passion for kids’ nutrition. She has over nine years e...
It’s that time of year again – Back to School. Shiny new lunchboxes line the counters, and parents across the nation wrestle with a perennial dilemma: how can I pack a healthy lunch that ...
We recently discovered a great article from EmpowerHER entitled “5 Snacks for a Kick-butt Workout”. Here are the top picks for pre-workout snacking: 1. Bananas 2. Almond (or Peanut) Butte...
Watch Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert’s review of Lentil Crackers on New Product Hits and Misses for 8/17/2011
We haven’t posted about our lentil plant in a while, so here’s an update! By popular vote of our Facebook fans, we have named our lentil plan Yentl. Yentle is flourishing on one of the su...
The Meat Eater’s Guide to Climate Change + Health recently published a study examining the carbon footprints of various protein-rich foods (view the whole chart below). Red meats such as beef and lam...
Lentils were not popular in the US until World War II, when the government encouraged people to eat lentils, beans, and other vegetables in the place of meat to help the wartime economy. The governme...
Hello fans, Win a $100 gift card with our summer photo contest! Post a photo of you or your friends and family enjoying Baked Lentil Chips and Crackers on Mediterranean Snack’s Facebook Wall Th...
After being regarded with suspicion during the Middle Ages, lentils regained popularity in 18th century France. The woman behind this trend was Marie Leszczynska, the Polish-born wife of Louis XV, wh...
During the 18th century, cabbage and lentils were staples in the diet of German peasants. Enjoy the delicious flavor and wholesome nutrition of cabbage and lentils with these simple cabbage rolls! Ga...
This savory lentil crust is excellent on fish, and can also be used on skinless chicken breasts. Gather these ingredients: • 2 lbs. fish or chicken cut into 6 fillets • ¼ C. red lentils • ¼ C. all-pu...
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