Kristen Carli
School
University Of Arizona, Arizona State University, University Of Western States
Expertise
Plant-Based Nutrition, Weeknight Recipes, Air-Fryer Recipes
- Kristen has been selected as a Produce for Better Health Foundation Fruit and Vegetable Ambassador in Action to help promote the health benefits and importance of consuming fruits and vegetables.
- She is often featured on local Arizona TV segments sharing nutrition tips and tricks.
- In 2022, she won the FoodMinds upwaRD award for an up-and-coming registered dietitian in the nutrition communication space.
Experience
As a registered dietitian, Kristen loves to develop recipes and write about food and nutrition topics. She writes regularly for many food brands and media outlets including Naked Nutrition, BariLife, Signos, and KanduHealth. Kristen is an expert recipe developer partnering with many brands including Wonderful Pistachios, Pacific Coast Producers, BakoSweet, Navitas, Bob's Red Mill, 21st Century Vitamins, Vega, and more.
Education
Kristen has a degree in psychology as well as a bachelor's and master's degree in nutrition. As a registered dietitian, and busy mom, she loves creating quick and healthy recipes the whole family will love.
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Stories By Kristen Carli
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If the Raising Cane's dipping sauce gets your mouth watering, try making it at home with this easy recipe.
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Switch up your go-to, game day chili with this quick and easy white chicken chili recipe.
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This simple bolognese sauce makes the perfect meaty addition to your favorite pasta.
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Switch up your veggie-filled side dish with this easy and flavorful sautéed garlic broccolini recipe.
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This simple classic roasted vegetables recipe makes for the ideal dinner side dish.
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This recipe for a classic childhood treat may give you a dose of nostalgia when you have a taste of the creamy peanut butter and savor the fudgey texture.
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This hot honey mustard combines sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors, all packed into one easy-to-make sauce.
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Learn how to make this easy recipe for roasted potatoes that emphasizes Greek flavors like lemon, oregano, and garlic in every tasty forkful.
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Mix up your weeknight chicken dinner with this quick and easy recipe that marinates tenderloins in zesty lemon juice, minced garlic, and oregano.
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Enjoy this nostalgic, classic Swiss patty melt recipe with a side of french fries, coleslaw, or greens.
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When it comes to busy weeknights, dinner will be a breeze thanks to this salsa verde green chicken enchiladas recipe.
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This baked falafel recipe features plant-based protein at its finest.
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This creamed corn recipe is perfect all year round, from barbecues, to potlucks, or alongside smoked meats.
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This weekday chilaquiles recipe couldn't be easier to make, thanks to store-bought tortilla chips and jarred salsa.
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Adorned with pink, red, and white sprinkles, this Valentine's Day-themed sugar cookie recipe is sure to please.
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Have a taste of childhood and nostalgia with this easy, sprinkle-dusted Rice Krispies treats recipe.
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Chock full of vegetables like peas and green beans, this vegetable soup recipe is sure to get you your daily dose of greens.
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This easy and quick frittata recipe spotlights the best savory flavor combination: spinach, artichoke, and funky goat cheese.
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Serve these classic creamy scalloped potatoes as the ultimate comforting side dish.
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This classic key lime pie couldn't be easier to make, and it only requires 4 ingredients.
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Whip up a weeknight dinner a breeze with this chicken, chile, and cheese enchiladas recipe.
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Move over banana bread — pumpkin is the star here with this fall-inspired pumpkin bread recipe that is both sweet and savory.
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Upgrade your plain old chicken Parmesan with this fun twist — stuffed chicken Parmesan served over a bed of pasta shells.
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Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is a classic, and this recipe highlights all the best parts of this iconic dessert.
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Collard greens are a delicious Southern staple, and this recipe is braised with bacon for a nutritious and savory side dish.
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Add some flavor to an otherwise bitter side dish with this maple-Dijon Brussels sprouts recipe.
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This classic pico de Gallo is as fresh as salsa can get, so grab some tortilla chips and get dipping!