Badufsuki, a Hopi stew of pinto beans and hominy, is a simple, comforting dish with earthy flavor and a hearty texture. Each serving is light, with 32 calories, 0.5g fat, 5.4g carbs, and 1.4g protein. It also has 1.5g fiber and 0g sugar. The fiber is modest but still helps make it a little filling….

Wocas is a traditional Klamath food made from the tuber of the yellow pond lily in Oregon. When cooked, it has a mild, earthy taste and a soft, comforting texture. A serving has 34 calories, 0.4g fat, 7.1g carbs, and 0.7g protein. It also provides 2.3g fiber and 0g sugar. With no sugar and a…

Piki bread is a delicate Hopi bread made from blue cornmeal, with a light, earthy flavor and a beautiful traditional texture. One serving has 390 calories, 7.2g fat, 72.2g carbs, and 9.1g protein. It also provides 9.2g fiber, so it can be quite filling. With just 1.6g sugar per serving, it isn’t especially sweet. Instead,…

Sea lion kidney is a traditional Alaska Native food with a rich, savory taste. It’s often valued for its strong flavor and dense nutrition. A serving has 93 calories, 1.7g fat, 1.4g carbs, and 18.1g protein. It also has 0g fiber and 0g sugar. With so much protein and very little carbohydrate, it can be…

Steller sea lion liver is a rich Alaska Native food with a strong, savory taste. It’s often valued for its dense nourishment and traditional importance. Per serving, it has 137 calories, 5g fat, 0g carbs, and 22.9g protein. It also contains 0g fiber and 0g sugar. With no sugar and no fiber, it isn’t sweet…

Chokecherries, raw, pitted, have a bold, tart flavor with a naturally sweet edge. One serving provides 162 calories, 1.7g fat, 33.6g carbs, and 9.4g sugar. They also offer 3g protein and an impressive 20g fiber per serving, which makes them very filling. Their fiber content adds a hearty, satisfying quality. These berries are a traditional…

Wild rose hips were a valuable food for Northern Plains Indians, offering a tart, seasonal harvest from the landscape. They could be eaten fresh, dried, or prepared in different ways. Per serving, rose hips provide 162 calories, 0.3g fat, 38.2g carbs, 1.6g protein, 24.1g fiber, and 2.6g sugar. The sugar is low, so they’re not…

Lambsquarters, raw, is a simple, earthy green traditionally used by Northern Plains Indians. It offers a light, fresh taste that works well in salads or as a quick cooked green. Each serving has 47 calories, 0.3g fat, 7g carbs, and 4.2g protein. It also provides 6.3g fiber, making it quite filling. With 0g sugar, it…

Cattail narrow leaf shoots were a useful wild food for Northern Plains Indians, offering a fresh, earthy taste when young and tender. Per serving, they provide 25 calories, 0g fat, 5.1g carbs, 1.2g protein, 4.5g fiber, and 0.2g sugar. With 4.5g fiber, they’re filling as well as light, making them a practical choice for a…

Dried agave from the Southwest is a naturally sweet food with a rich, earthy character. It brings a unique flavor and a chewy texture to dishes or snacks. Per serving, it has 341 calories, 0.7g fat, 82g carbs, and 1.7g protein. It also provides 15.6g fiber, which makes it quite filling. With 50.7g sugar per…