Following First American food traditions is a great way to practice healthy living. Below are a few recipes made up of Indigenous ingredients!

Overhead view of a square white bowl containing a mixed greens salad topped with sliced strawberries, corn, white beans, diced zucchini, and sliced almonds, set on a blue and white striped cloth.

Roasted Summer Roots

Bring healthy flavors to your table with these roasted summer vegetables. This easy recipe pairs fresh produce with warm spices for a perfect addition to your plate.

Overhead view of a metal bowl filled with a corn and bean salad mixed with halved cherry tomatoes, diced zucchini, and red onion, placed on a red and white woven placemat on a wood table.

Charred Corn & Heirloom Bean Succotash

Enjoy all the flavors of an Indigenous meal with this colorful succotash. Packed with fresh vegetables, beans and corn, it’s an easy, healthy recipe that’s perfect for any occasion.

Overhead view of a blue and white patterned bowl filled with roasted baby carrots and small red and purple potatoes, seasoned with visible spices, set on a cream textured cloth atop a wood table.

Strawberry Three Sisters Salad With Honey Vinaigrette

Fresh ingredients stand out in this colorful summer salad. With strawberries, crisp greens and a honey vinaigrette, this recipe brings out the summer flavor you’ve been craving!

Zucchini Zoodles With Tomato, Basil & Oregano

Looking to add some green to your plate? Swap pasta noodles for zucchini zoodles for a healthy, tasty and easy meal.

Spicy Dairy-Free Fresh Corn Soup

A bowl of corn soup is perfect for crisp fall or chilly winter days. Customize it to your liking and serve it up hot.

Hibiscus Mint Tea

Hot or iced — this tea is refreshing, comforting and easy to make. Whip it up quickly to share with friends.

Easy Beans & Greens

Simple and delicious, this one-pot meal is full of flavor and nutrients. It’s the perfect recipe to get your full servings of beans and greens.

Butternut Squash Soup With Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Enjoy a heaping ladle of this hearty soup topped with pumpkin seeds for extra crunch.

Amaranth porridge

Warm up with a bowl of this tasty porridge at breakfast or any other time of day!

3 Sisters and Friends Salad With Coriander Cranberry Vinaigrette

Dine on this healthy meal inspired by Indigenous Americans’ Three Sisters: beans, corn and squash.

So Simple Pico de Gallo

Whip up and chow down on this easy dish as a fresh side or tasty topping!