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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]