I am not much of a veggie burger gal, but this recipe is awesome. It’s really healthy with all the veggies, beans, and fiber. As you can tell, it’s also super simple. 1 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and mashed (or cooked dried beans) 3 small to medium potatoes or sweet potatoes, grated 1 […]
Archive | Dinner
RSS feed for this section
Italian Meatloaf
This meatloaf recipe is sensational. I substitute ingredients depending whats in my fridge and it always turns out great. This recipe is mostly gluten, dairy and soy free! Meatloaf is an easy dish that you can freeze for later, so I usually make 2 batches. 1.5 Tbsp. Olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 celery […]
Coconut Curry
2 skinless boneless breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks (or see directions below for vegetarian option) 3 T curry powder 1 t sea salt 1-2 tsp red pepper flakes or fresh green chili, finely chopped 2 T coconut oil 3 cups coconut milk, canned ½ cup yellow onion, diced ½ cup carrots, thinly sliced diagonally […]
Baked Yam Fries
Yams are considered a superfood that contains an abundant number of B Vitamins such as Vitamin B6 (important for your liver and detox), as well as Folic Acid (to help detoxify excess estrogen to improve PMS for us women). Yams also are full of other vitamins, plus essential minerals, fiber and antioxidants! Kids usually love […]
Breaded Chicken Bites
I made these for my family and they were gone in a few minutes! They are a great protein option for dinner or snacks. Ingredients: Approximately 8 chicken tenderloins – rinsed and chopped into bite size pieces 1/2 cup bread crumbs (gluten free or whole wheat) 1/2 cup almond meal (ground almonds – sold at […]
Crunchy Cod
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs (gluten free if needed) 3/4 cup organic yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 4 (3-6 oz) pieces center-cut wild caught cod or scrod fillet (3/4 inch thick) 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 6 tablespoons oil (preferably coconut oil due […]
Pasta Primavera Recipe
Healthy Pasta Primavera Ingredients: 1 package quinoa or brown rice pasta of choice 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup julienned carrots 1/2 cup julienned zucchini 1/2 cup julienned yellow squash 1/2 cup julienned red bell pepper 1/4 cup light coconut milk 1/4 cup half and half 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/3 […]
Quinoa Pilaf
Quinoa is one of my favorite grains because it naturally contains complete protein (which is ideal for a healthy vegetarian diet) and it is gluten free. Make one batch of quinoa and use leftovers for quinoa hot cereal for breakfast. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup quinoa 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth (preferably organic) 2 teaspoons […]
Healthy Picadillo
This is a great, healthier take on a classic Cuban dish substituting ground turkey for ground beef and ground pork, and adding more vegetables. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 med. onions chopped 3 green peppers chopped ( use a combo of red, green and yellow, (looks pretty) 3 garlic cloves pressed or finely […]
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients 1 cup mixed rice blend (one with brown,wild and red rice works well – You can use any you like) 1 small acorn squash baked. 1 tsp fennel seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 large onion, chopped 2-3 scallions – white and green chopped 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup carrots, chopped into […]
