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Greek Style Fries Supreme

Greek Style Fries Supreme

Ingredients (2 servings) 8 oz Frozen French Fries 2/3 Cucumber (medium, chopped) 1 Tomato (medium, diced) 1/4 cup Black Olives (pitted, sliced) 1/2 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled) 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt 2 tbs Water Directions Cook the fries according to package directions. Top the fries with cucumbers, tomatoes, black olives, and feta cheese. Whisk […]

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Portobella & Red Pepper Naan Pizza

Portobella & Red Pepper Naan Pizza

Ingredients 1 piece Naan 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 oz Portobello Mushroom Caps (chopped) 1/4 Red Bell Pepper (medium, diced) 1 tbs Tomato Sauce 2 oz Vegan Cheese Shreds (divided) Directions Preheat the oven to 425ºF (220ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Once preheated, put the naan on the baking […]

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Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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 […]

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sushi bowl

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 […]

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Spinach & Sweet Potato Frittata

Spinach & Sweet Potato Frittata

Ingredients 1 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Sweet Potato (medium, peeled and cut into small cubes) 3 cups Baby Spinach (chopped) 8 Egg (whisked) Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste) 2 slices Gluten-Free Bread Directions Preheat the oven to 400ºF (204ºC). Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet (or another oven-safe pan) over […]

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Mango Shrimp Skewers

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 […]

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egg cups

Versatile Egg Cups

I already posted a similar recipe (Mini Frittatas with Spinach and Feta) but this one is more my style (so easy and versatile). Basically, if you ever have leftover veggies (raw, sauteed or roasted), throw them in your egg cups. I also like to add some extra greens, like spinach. Personally, I freeze my fresh […]

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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: […]

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White Bean & Lemon Kale Soup

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 […]

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Balsamic Roasted Vegetables

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 […]

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