Ingredients 2 Sweet Potato (medium, pierced with a fork)1 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil1/2 Yellow Onion (chopped)1 cup Mushrooms (sliced)1 cup Kale Leaves (chopped)1 tbs Nutritional Yeast Directions Preheat the oven to 400ºF (204ºC) and place each sweet potato on a baking sheet. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until cooked through. About 10 […]
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Crock Pot Beans
Crock pot cooking not only simplifies your life by minimizing cooking/prepping time, but it also enriches it with wonderful aromas that provides us with comfort. I make beans in the crock pot most weeks because they are dirt cheap, very healthy, simple to make, and they go with so many dishes. Here is the basic recipe […]
Sweet Potato Black Bean Veggie Burgers
Ingredients 1 Sweet Potato (medium, peeled and cut into cubes)1 1/2 cups Black Beans (cooked, rinsed)1 cup Kale Leaves (finely chopped)1/2 cup Quick Oats1 stalk Green Onion (chopped)1 Garlic (clove, minced)2 tsp Cumin1/2 tsp Sea Salt1 Avocado (optional, diced or mashed) Directions Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place the cubed sweet potato […]
Thai Veggie Zoodle Bowl
I love Pad Thai and peanut noodle dishes. I’ve been craving a healthier version for a while. This one turned out beautifully. It does require a lot of chopping and prepping but cooking is quick. To be honest, my kids did not like it. Probably too many veggies and flavor. It’s still a keeper recipe! […]
One Pan Everything Salmon & Brussel Sprouts 🎣
Ingredients 3 cups Brussels Sprouts1 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 tbs Everything Bagel Seasoning(divided)12 oz Salmon Fillet2 tsp Dijon Mustard Directions Preheat the oven to 400ºF (204ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the Brussels sprouts to the pan. Drizzle with the oil and toss to coat. Bake in the oven for […]
Zucchini Noodle Bolognese
Ingredients 1 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 lb Extra Lean Ground Chicken2 1/2 cups Tomato Sauce4 Zucchini (large) Directions Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Add the ground chicken, stirring to break it up as it cooks. After about 5 minutes, add the tomato sauce. Cover and let the sauce simmer for 10 […]
Lentil & Feta Tabbouleh
Ingredients 2 cups Lentils (cooked)2 Tomato (medium, diced)2/3 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)4 cups Parsley (chopped)1/2 cup Red Onion (finely diced)1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil1/2 Lemon (juiced)2 tsp Cinnamon (ground)Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste) Directions Toss all ingredients in a large bowl until evenly combined. Add sea salt and black pepper to taste. […]
Strawberry Quinoa Arugula Salad 🍓
Ingredients 1/2 cup Quinoa (uncooked)2 tbs Tahini1 tbs Maple Syrup1 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice1 tbs Water (warm)1/8 tsp Sea Salt6 cups Arugula1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds1 cup Strawberries (chopped) Directions Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Let cool. In a large mixing bowl whisk together the tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, water and salt. Season […]
Pressure cooker orange chicken 🍊
Ingredients 1 tsp Avocado Oil1 lb Chicken Breast (skinless, boneless, cut into cubes)1/4 cup Orange Juice (plus zest from half an orange)2 1/2 tbs Coconut Aminos2 tbs Apple Cider Vinegar1 tbs Ginger (fresh, minced)1 Garlic (clove, minced)1 1/2 tsp Arrowroot Powder1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped, optional) Directions Turn your pressure cooker to sauté mode and add […]
Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein 🍜
Ingredients: 1 Spaghetti Squash1 tbs Sesame Oil1 Yellow Onion (medium, diced)4 stalks Celery (sliced diagonally)4 cups Coleslaw Mix3 Garlic (cloves, minced)1 tbs Ginger (peeled and grated)1 1/2 tsp Coconut Oil1 lb Extra Lean Ground Chicken1/4 cup Coconut Aminos Directions: Preheat oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and slice the spaghetti squash in half. Place cutside down on […]
