
Tropical Mango Rice Cups with Chickpea Salsa
Tue, Sep 01
|Zoom
Protein First: Building a Plate That Keeps You Full


Time & Location
Sep 01, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Zoom
About the event
Protein First: Building a Plate That Keeps You Full
Kick off our September cooking series with a fresh, colorful meal designed to prove that healthy eating can be simple, satisfying, and full of flavor.
In this FREE live virtual cooking class, Chef LeighM will guide you step by step through making Tropical Mango Rice Cups with Chickpea Salsa, paired with your choice of shrimp, chicken, or tofu. You’ll learn how to combine protein, fiber-rich carbohydrates, fresh produce, herbs, citrus, and bold seasonings to create a balanced meal you’ll actually look forward to eating.
This class goes beyond following a recipe. Chef LeighM will teach practical nutrition strategies you can use when building meals at home, including why protein matters for fullness and muscle maintenance, how to create a balanced plate, and how to add big flavor without relying on heavy sauces or excessive sodium.
In this class, you’ll learn:
How…