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It’s no secret that the Nutrition Moms are fairly obsessed with Gerbs Chipotle Pumpkin Seeds! They are so flavorful and tons of fun to play with in the kitchen.  After creating an AMAZING spin on guacamole, we started dreaming up new ways to cook with these tasty seeds. So, we challenged our talented nutrition intern, Ciara, with making an allergy-friendly tortilla soup featuring the pumpkin seeds. She did NOT disappoint! This delicious soup is quick, nutritious and can easily be made vegetarian by omitting the chicken and swapping in vegetable broth.
To our surprise, the pumpkin seeds not only added a great kick of spice but they also gave the soup a “creamy” thickness. It is incredibly satisfying! Pumpkin seeds are a great source of fiber, protein and healthy fats, which help us to stay full longer. This recipe is a winner!

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 Gerbs' Chicken Tortilla Soup
This delicious soup is easy, filling and nutritious!
Course Main Course
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Gerbs Chipolte Seasoned Pumpkin Seeds
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1, 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1, 15oz can diced tomatoes, with juice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken works well!
  • 1 cup corn tortilla chips
  • 1 cup canned or frozen corn
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Course Main Course
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Gerbs Chipolte Seasoned Pumpkin Seeds
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1, 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1, 15oz can diced tomatoes, with juice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken works well!
  • 1 cup corn tortilla chips
  • 1 cup canned or frozen corn
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
  1. Add pumpkin seeds to food processor (or blender) and blend until fine. Add 1 tbsp of water to the food processor and blend until it becomes a smooth paste. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil to a large heavy-bottom pot or dutch oven and sauté onions and garlic on low/ medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Add 1/2 cup of broth and pumpkin seed paste to the pot, sauté for another 5 minutes, continue to stir.
  4. Add tomatoes, chicken, beans, corn, and remaining chicken broth. Stir well, cover and let cook for 15-20 minutes on medium heat.
  5. Ladle soup into soups, serve with tortilla chips, lime wedges and sliced avocado.
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Grillin’ Up Something Special for the Dads!

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Sun. Long, lazy days. Vacation. Farmer’s markets. There is a lot to love about summer. And, let’s not forget one of the very best things about summer: cooking on the grill! As a busy parent, there is no easier way to get a healthy, delicious meal on the table fast- and, with minimal clean-up. Honestly, the grill doesn’t just make mealtime easier- it makes our whole evening/bedtime routine run more smoothly. AMEN!

From a nutrition perspective, grilling is a fantastic cooking method. It requires little, if any, added fat and it offers endless versatility. With a little creativity, you can grill almost anything! There are the obvious choices- like meat and chicken- but fish, tofu, vegetables and homemade pizza are all delicious when cooked on the grill. That said, as the season goes on, it can be easy to fall into a grilling rut. But fear not, Gerbs has you covered with a variety of fun seasoning mixes and spices to keep the grilling season interesting all summer long.  Here’s some tasty, healthy grilling inspiration:

  1. Grilled Fish Tacos! Sprinkle some Gerbs Key West Jumpin’ Jivin’ Seasoning on salmon or tuna, grill it up and serve with corn tortillas, fresh veggies, avocado and your favorite taco sauce.
  2. Gerbs Canadian Steakhouse Seasoning is delicious on just about anything. Try it on a lean cut of meat, such as a pork tenderloin. It also makes an outstanding marinade!
  3. Make the entire meal on the grill! Use Gerbs Vegetable’s Friend Seasoning blend to kick your grilled veggies up a notch. Just cut up your favorite summer vegetables, toss in a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with Vegetable’s Friend.

And, if you are looking for a new twist on traditional favorite, you’ve got to try our Sweet n’ Spicy Cranberry Turkey Burger recipe, below.

Another thing I love about grilling season, is the memories it evokes and helps create. There is something very social and nostalgic about cooking out. I have countless childhood memories of my father firing up the grill on a warm summer night. To this day, when I see my Dad standing at the grill, I feel like a kid again. As my own kids grow, I know that they, too will create similar memories to cherish. Cheers to the amazing Dads behind the Gerbs Nutrition Moms!

With Father’s Day just around the corner, Gerbs wants to celebrate Dads and grilling season. Comment on this blog post and tell us which spice is essential to your grilling season and you’ll be entered to win a cool Step n Store Toolbox filled with Gerbs Spices!

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 Sweet n' Spicy Cranberry Turkey Burgers
Sweet homemade cranberry barbecue sauce and Gerbs spicy cajun seasoning make these turkey burgers truly special! Your whole family will enjoy this delicious (and healthy!) alternative to traditional burgers.
Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
burgers
Ingredients
Burgers
  • 1 lb lean (93%) ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup zucchini grated and drained of excess water
  • 1 tsp Gerbs Cajun Seasoning
  • 4 Whole Grain or Gluten-Free Hamburger Buns
Cranberry Barbecue Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Gerbs Dried Cranberries
  • 3/4 cup 100% Cranberry Juice divided
  • 6 oz. tomato paste
  • 1 T maple syrup, honey or agave
  • 1 T Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 T Worcestershire or Tamari Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Gerbs Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Gerbs Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Gerbs Himalayan Salt
Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
burgers
Ingredients
Burgers
  • 1 lb lean (93%) ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup zucchini grated and drained of excess water
  • 1 tsp Gerbs Cajun Seasoning
  • 4 Whole Grain or Gluten-Free Hamburger Buns
Cranberry Barbecue Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Gerbs Dried Cranberries
  • 3/4 cup 100% Cranberry Juice divided
  • 6 oz. tomato paste
  • 1 T maple syrup, honey or agave
  • 1 T Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 T Worcestershire or Tamari Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Gerbs Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Gerbs Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Gerbs Himalayan Salt
Instructions
  1. Soak dried cranberries in ½ cup cranberry juice for 30 minutes.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine cranberries/juice mixture with remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
  3. Transfer ingredients into a medium saucepan and cook on medium heat, stirring consistently, for 15 minutes. If mixture is too thick, add water (1 tablespoon at a time) to desired thickness.
  4. Adjust salt and syrup/honey to taste. Set aside to cool.
  5. Mix grated zucchini, Cajun seasoning and ground turkey until fully combined.
  6. Form turkey mixture into 4 equal patties.
  7. Prep grill with vegetable oil or cooking spray. Grill burgers on medium heat for 5 minutes per side or until well-done.
  8. Serve each burger topped with cranberry barbecue sauce, lettuce and tomato.
Recipe Notes

Shop for your ingredients! 

Cajun Style Seasoning

Dried Sweetened Cranberries

Onion Powder

Garlic Powder

Himalayan Sea Salt

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