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Quick Minestrone Soup

Minestrone soup is one of my staple soups.  In my recipe, I add extra veggies and beans for a heartier and healthier version.  Feel free to add more vegetables than what I listed, like green beans, kale or spinach. You can skip the pasta or I add in a small amount for less processed carbs. […]

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10 Minute Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

Honestly, this soup took me 10 minutes to make and it is tasty!  I have made a non-vegetarian version before: Chicken Tortilla Soup. Ingredients: Olive Oil for sauteing 1 onion, chopped 2 bell peppers, chopped (I used red and orange for more color) 1 jalapeno, diced (I did not have one so I used 1 […]

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Hearty Lentil Soup

Yummy recipe and so easy! Ingredients: 2 T olive oil 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 pound lentils, rinsed 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (I used fire roasted) 1 quart low sodium vegetable or chicken broth 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly […]

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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 […]

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Kale, Brussel Sprouts and Carrot Salad

I tried this recipe from honestcooking.com and adapted my own version…so healthy and so yummy. Ingredients ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1 small garlic clove, minced ½ teaspoon sea salt plus more for seasoning 2 large bunches of kale (about 1½ lb. total), center stem discarded 12 ounces brussels sprouts, trimmed […]

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Healthier Tuna Salad

Try this healthier tuna salad by adding in more veggies and using 1/2 mayo and 1/2 Greek yogurt. Ingredients: 3 cans of Albacore Tuna packed in water, drained 1 large carrot, shredded 1 -2 large celery sticks, diced 1/2 onion, diced 1 heaping Tbsp real mayo 1 heaping Tbsp plain Greek yogurt 2 tsp Dijon […]

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Creamy Broccoli Soup

Even though this soup tastes creamy, it is made with mashed potatoes instead of cream.  I also added spinach for a bigger punch of vitamins.  It was a huge hit with my whole family. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp butter (or coconut oil) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 3 medium potatoes, […]

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Taco Rice

If you and your family like tacos, then you’ll love this dish.  With only 4 staple ingredients, it is the easiest recipe to make. Staple Ingredients: 3 cups cooked brown rice 1 package  taco seasoning mix (low sodium preferred) 1 can (15 oz) black or kidney beans, drained 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (low […]

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Simple Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is a healthy gluten free grain that has all essential amino acids.  If you are not familiar with it, give it a try!  It cooks just like rice and you can even use a rice cooker.  This easy recipe has minimal ingredients and can be made for lunch, dinner or snack.  You can even […]

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Tomato, Mozzarella, Cucumber and Basil Salad

What a colorful and tasty summer salad.  These ingredients should be plentiful and affordable at the farmers market (or maybe your backyard).  I added cucumber and onion to this common salad to bring in some extra crunch, fiber, nutrients and flavor. Ingredients: 6 small tomatoes (4 medium) 1 pound fresh mozzarella (use mozz from buffalo […]

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