Ingredients 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 8 oz Lean Ground Beef 1/4 Jalapeno Pepper (medium, seeds removed, finely chopped) 1 tbs Taco Seasoning 1/4 cup Basmati Rice, Cooked 1/4 cup Black Beans (cooked) 1/4 cup Frozen Corn 1/2 cup Diced Tomatoes (from the can, undrained) 2 Poblano Pepper (large, halved, seeds removed) 2 oz […]

Spicy Shrimp Sushi Bowls
Ingredients 1/2 cup Brown Rice 8 oz Shrimp (large, peeled, deveined) 1 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tbs Mayonnaise 1/2 tsp Sriracha 1/2 tsp Tamari 1/2 Carrot (shredded) 1/2 Cucumber (sliced) 1/4 Avocado (cubed) Directions Cook the rice according to the package directions. Let the cooked rice cool slightly. Pat the shrimp really dry […]

Mango Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients 8 Barbecue Skewers (10-inch, wood, soaked) 1 lb Shrimp (peeled, deveined) 2 Mango (peeled and cubed) 1 tbs Avocado Oil 1/2 tsp Sea Salt 1 Lime (juiced) 2 tbs Cilantro (chopped) Directions Preheat oven to 450℉ (230℃) or preheat grill. Thread shrimp and mango evenly onto skewers. Brush shrimp skewers with oil and season […]

Roasted Red Pepper Strips
If red peppers are on sale, I usually buy 6 peppers to make RRP (roasted red pepper strips). So simple… just slice into strips, toss with olive oil, garlic and salt and cook. That’s it. When done, they are like candy.I like to make a big batch and use them in a variety of dishes: […]

White Bean & Lemon Kale Soup
Ingredients 3 cups Vegetable Broth2 Carrots (chopped)2 Leeks (white parts only, chopped fine)2 Garlic (cloves, minced)1/2 tsp Oregano1 1/2 tsp Thyme (dried)1 3/4 cups Cannellini Beans (drained, rinsed)3 cups Water4 cups Kale Leaves (stem removed, chopped)3 tbs Lemon JuiceSea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) Directions In a large pot over […]

Balsamic Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients 4 Carrot (medium, peeled and chopped)1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped)2 cups Broccoli (cut into florets)1 cup Red Onion (chopped)2 tbs Balsamic Vinegar2 tsp Italian SeasoningSea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste) Directions Place the vegetables in a mixing bowl and drizzle with the balsamic vinegarand Italian seasoning. Season with sea salt and black pepper […]

Mushroom & Kale Stuffed Sweet Potato
Ingredients 2 Sweet Potato (medium, pierced with a fork)1 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil1/2 Yellow Onion (chopped)1 cup Mushrooms (sliced)1 cup Kale Leaves (chopped)1 tbs Nutritional Yeast Directions Preheat the oven to 400ºF (204ºC) and place each sweet potato on a baking sheet. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until cooked through. About 10 […]

Crock Pot Beans
Crock pot cooking not only simplifies your life by minimizing cooking/prepping time, but it also enriches it with wonderful aromas that provides us with comfort. I make beans in the crock pot most weeks because they are dirt cheap, very healthy, simple to make, and they go with so many dishes. Here is the basic recipe […]

One Pan Crispy Chicken with Potatoes & Greens
Ingredients 8 oz Chicken Thighs with Skin2 cups Mini Potatoes (halved)1/8 tsp Sea Salt1 tbs Rosemary (chopped)2 cups Kale Leaves (chopped) Directions Preheat the oven to 425ºF (218ºC). Heat a cast iron pan over medium heat and season the chicken and potatoes with sea salt. Place the chicken skin side down on the pan and […]

Sweet Potato Black Bean Veggie Burgers
Ingredients 1 Sweet Potato (medium, peeled and cut into cubes)1 1/2 cups Black Beans (cooked, rinsed)1 cup Kale Leaves (finely chopped)1/2 cup Quick Oats1 stalk Green Onion (chopped)1 Garlic (clove, minced)2 tsp Cumin1/2 tsp Sea Salt1 Avocado (optional, diced or mashed) Directions Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place the cubed sweet potato […]