You can eat this flavorful Greek quinoa dish as a salad or as a sandwich spread with hummus as well. When making this salad into a complete meal, add 2 Tbsp of seeds (per serving) for better balance. I prefer sunflower seeds or hempseeds. FYI – Fresh herbs are the key to tasty tabouli. 1.5 cups quinoa 1 […]
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Fried Rice Variations
When you are running out of fresh ingredients at the end of the week, fried rice is always an easy option. This is my favorite go-to fried rice recipe but here are a bunch of fun variations to switch it up. All recipes make approximately 4 servings. I prefer using organic coconut oil (unflavored) when stir frying at […]
Mini Kale Meatloaf
This is a great recipe for families or for a single person. Utilizing a muffin tin, you can make a bunch of individual size portions of healthy meatloaf. It is a flexible recipe so have fun with it. Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey 3 cups kale 1 1/2 cups GF bread crumbs (or ground up […]
Chick Peas, Kale and Mango Chutney over Brown Rice
This dinner is quick, easy, and delicious! Great for a side dish or vegetarian main entree. Little cooking required, many nutrients preserved! Ingredients: • 3 cups raw kale, chopped (stems removed) • 1.5 cups brown or wild rice • 1 can chick peas, drained • 2-3 T mango chutney • 2 T soy sauce (or gluten […]
Sundried Tomato Chicken Bake
This recipe comes from a Paleo Cookbook. It has amazing flavor and is super easy. When I make this dish, I make sure to balance it with some veggies and quality carbs. When the chicken is cooking, I usually set up the rice cooker and quickly sauté up a bag of fresh organic spinach. The […]
Healthier Shepard’s Pie
This is a hearty family recipe that you can make in advance. I usually make 2 pans worth and freeze one of them for later. If you have leftover mashed potatoes, it’s a very fast recipe. If making from scratch, I included a simple healthy alternative for mashed potatoes. Ingredients (makes approximately 10 servings): 2 pounds of […]
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Store bought taco seasoning can have a lot of preservatives and sodium. If you use taco seasoning a lot, try this recipe and make it in bulk. This recipe makes 2 Tbsp. 2 tsp chili powder 1.5 tsp paprika 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 […]
Thai Veggie Peanut Noodle
Thai dishes have such wonderful flavor and most ingredients are healthy. This recipe can be served vegetarian style or with added shrimp, chicken or steak. Beware about carb portions of the noodles. Read the label and I try to limit carbs to 25-40 grams at dinner. Ingredients: 1 package portabella mushrooms Veggies of choice: I […]
Thai Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
This meal requires a fair amount of chopping but otherwise it is simple. With all the raw vegetables, it is truly clean eating. It’s a fun dish for families and small get togethers. Thai Buffet Ingredients for 4 adults (all ingredients are optional depending on your preferences): 1 cucumber, chopped into thin little strips 1 […]
Kale Basil Pesto
I bet you that no one can tell that kale is added. You could also substitute spinach. This easy recipe makes a large batch so freeze a few containers for a quick future dinner fix. I freeze my extra in ice cube trays and then a zip lock bag. Ingredients: 2 cups packed basil 2-3 […]
