9. Peas
Is it just us, or did peas seem to always find their way on the dinner table growing up? Thankfully, we’ve evolved past those mushy peas mom made, and love adding peas to all kinds of dishes. Just one cup of peas is packed with protein, fiber, almost a whole day’s worth of Vitamin C and plenty of other vitamins and minerals.
Peas are popping up in many plant-based products, as their high fiber and protein content make them appealing for functional foods. We prefer to eat them in our cozy, creamy pot pie.
10. Potatoes
So, we pretty much want you to take everything you’ve heard about potatoes and throw it out the window. Harvard recently revisited a huge study that found potatoes were unhealthy and realized it wasn’t the potatoes causing adverse health effects, but all the indulgent toppings served with them giving these spuds a bad rap (think: loaded fries or cheesy twice-baked potatoes).
Potatoes have more potassium per serving than bananas and broccoli. They’re also a good source of fiber, helping to slow digestion and prevent blood sugar spikes. And there are so many different delicious varieties to choose from! Our Skillet Lemon Chicken & Potatoes with Kale is an easy, delicious and super-healthy weeknight dinner and our Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili for Two is hearty and warming on a cold night.