Beets with Goat Cheese and Greens image

Protein, vitamins A, E, and K, and folate boost your baby’s cell, brain, nervous system, bone, and muscle development.

SERVES 2

LOVE beets? This one’s for you, healthy mama! The recipe calls for packaged or jarred cooked beets (such as Love Beets) found in the produce section of many grocery stores. Toasting the walnuts or pecans is optional, but it greatly enhances their flavor. Baby arugula, kale, spinach, or romaine are all smart choices. If you have fresh dill on hand, throw some in, too. Use only pasteurized goat cheese, or swap out for your favorite cheese (pasteurized feta is great).

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

¼ cup olive oil

5 cups baby greens, such as arugula or mâche

1 cup sliced store-bought cooked beets

½ cup pasteurized goat cheese, broken into small chunks

⅓ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Stir together the vinegar and Dijon in a small bowl, then whisk in the olive oil. Set aside.

• Arrange the baby greens in a serving bowl or on a platter. Place the beets on top of the greens. Drizzle the Dijon mixture evenly over the top, then garnish with the goat cheese and walnuts. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Meal ideas

• Protein, such as meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy, or plant-based (Spaghetti with Herbed Tofu Balls, here)

• Reduced-fat milk or yogurt

• Fruit with vitamin C

Meal ideas and tips for diabetes

• Protein, such as meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy, or plant-based (Mustard-Tarragon Pork Tenderloin, here)

• Reduced-fat milk or unsweetened reduced-fat yogurt, 1 CARB

Half of the beet salad: Calories: 497 cals; Protein: 11 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Fat: 46 g; Fiber: 5 g; Sodium: 325 mg; Vitamin A: 1,602 IU; Vitamin E: 4 mg; Vitamin K: 132 mcg; Folate: 155 mcg; Copper: 0.7 mg; Manganese: 1 mg; 1 CARB