Sheri Glazier: Registered Dietitian, Mom, and Rancher
Sheri Glazier, an Oklahoma rancher and registered dietitian, knows a thing or two about creating nutrient-rich meals for her on-the-go family. While she makes coordinating family logistics - on-farm meal deliveries, kids’ schedules - and client consults look seamless, she’s an ordinary mom doing extraordinary things. With a bachelors and masters in nutritional sciences from Oklahoma State University, Sheri uses her education and on-the-job skills as a nutrition consultant, speaker, and culinary creator. Recently, she was named Oklahoma’s Dietitian of the Year and awarded the Rising Star award from her alma mater, the OSU College of Human Sciences. With beef as a meal staple, ensuring her husband Kyle, and two children consume essential nutrients like B-vitamins, zinc, and iron is easy. The closest town, Loyal, Okla., holds a population of 79, which gives Sheri a unique perspective on intentional grocery shopping and preparing meals for families.
Pizza with a purpose
INGREDIENTS:1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1-1/2 cups frozen vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and zucchini
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1 package (14 to 16 ounces) fresh whole wheat pizza dough
1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese
1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil (optional)
COOKING:
Preheat oven according to package directions on pizza dough package. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef and oregano; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking beef into 1/2 inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove drippings. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
Place frozen vegetables, medium microwave-safe bowl. Add water; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave in the microwave for 2 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Cool slightly.
Cook's Tip: Coarsely chopped fresh vegetables can be used in place of frozen vegetables for the pizza sauce.
Place vegetables and their cooking liquid into blender or food processor; add marinara sauce. Process until vegetable mixture is smooth. Season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Spray 15 x 10-inch rimmed baking pan or 12-inch pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray. Press and stretch dough to edges of pan. Top with vegetable sauce, cheese, tomatoes and beef mixture. Bake according to package instructions on dough package or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with basil if desired.
