You gotta love crock pot recipes. I threw in frozen chicken, frozen veggies, canned beans and spices…and it smelled and tasted awesome! Ingredients: 2 cans white beans, rinsed 1 can diced tomatoes with jalapenos or chilis with juice (to add a little kick) 1 large onion, chopped (or 1 cup frozen chopped onions) 1 bell […]
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Honey Lime Vinaigrette
If you need a fresh dressing recipe, this one is great! It goes perfect with a Mexican salad as well as bean and corn salads. Ingredients: 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (2-3 limes) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp raw honey 1 tsp rice vinegar dash of salt Shake well. Store in the frig for […]
Fajitas: Steak, Chicken or Vegetarian
Fajitas are a pretty healthy meal but I like to make a few improvements. First of all, corn tortillas are much better for you than flour so try that. Skip or cut down on the unhealthy dairy (cheese and sour cream) and add extra avocado. And go crazy on the veggies – add extra peppers and […]
Healthy Turkey Burgers
Healthy Turkey Burgers Turkey burgers are a leaner alternative to red meat. This simple recipe adds some extra veggies which helps keep it moist. Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds ground turkey 2 tablespoons panko or GF bread crumbs 3 tablespoons finely diced onion 1/2 cup mushrooms, finely chopped 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped 1/2 cup zucchini or yellow squash, shredded 1 egg, […]
Quinoa and Veggie Sunshine Bowl
Summer is a great time for grilling! I love to grill a bunch of veggies and then leftovers put in the fridge. This quinoa bowl is a perfect, delicious way to use up those veggies as a quick balanced meal for lunch or dinner the next day. It’s versatile so add your own flare. If you […]
Betsy’s Go-To Kale Salad
I used to hate kale but once I learned how to cook and prepare it properly, I now love it! And of course, we all know that it is amazing for your health – chock full of antioxidants and detoxifying nutrients. Ingredients (Salad): 1 large head of kale, ribbing removed and cut into bite sized […]
Mexican Topped Baked Potato
I know potatoes get a bad rep but if you balance it properly, this starchy carbohydrate will absorb slowly and be a healthy choice. Ingredients: 1 small – medium sized potato 1/4 cup black beans 1/4 cup fresh or frozen bell peppers 1/4 cup salsa 1/2 avocado (save the half with the pit inside in […]
Roasted Potato, Lentil, Asparagus Salad
Ingredients: FOR THE SALAD: 1 cup uncooked French green lentils/du Puy lentils (about 2 1/2 cups cooked) 3 medium yellow potatoes, diced (about 3 1/2 cups) 1 bunch asparagus, ends broken off and chopped 1/2 medium red onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided handful minced fresh dill, for […]
Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs
Simple and yummy soup recipe. Ingredients: For the Meatballs: • 20 oz (1.3 lb) ground turkey breast 99% lean • 1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat or gluten free breadcrumbs • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (use pecorino/romano when avoiding cow dairy) • 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped • 1 large egg • 1/4 cup onion, […]
Healthier Chicken and Rice Soup
This is a healthier alternative to chicken noodle soup with more veggies and no gluten. This is my kids favorite soup. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp butter or olive oil 2-3 cooked chicken breasts, chopped into small pieces 6-8 cups of low sodium chicken broth (organic preferred) 1-1/2 cup of brown or wild rice (uncooked) or 2-3 […]
