These healthy falafel patties taste great served over a Greek style salad or in a pita with a dab of plain Greek yogurt and lettuce and tomato. Ingredients: • 4 cups steamed and torn collard greens (one bunch) or swiss chard • 1 15.5 ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained • 3 medium to large […]
Simple Fish Tacos with Homemade Salsa
Taco Ingredients: • ½ lb flounder • Salt & pepper to taste • 1 Tbsp oil (coconut, olive or grapeseed) • 1 avocado • 6 corn tortillas • ¼ English cucumber Directions: Dice avocado and cucumber. Wash filets and season to taste. Heat oil in skillet on medium heat and cook fillets 3 to 4 […]
Spaghetti Squash Salad
Ingredients: 1-2 Tbsp Olive oil 1 tsp Rosemary 1 Tbsp fresh minced garlic Salt/pepper to preference 1/2 Cup baby kale greens or spinach 1 Tbsp dried cranberries, chopped (unsweetened or low sugar if possible) 1/4 cup chopped white onion Note: May add chicken or pine nuts for additional protein Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 […]
Hummus Chickpea Wrap
Note: This recipe can be altered to your taste buds, or combined with the Quick Chick Salad– a great way to prevent waste and use leftovers. Ingredients: 1/4 cup Quick Chick Salad 2 tbs. hummus (any flavor, I recommend roasted red pepper) 1/4 cup arugula or spring mix greens 1-2 corn tortillas or 1 rice […]
Quick Chick Salad
Ingredients: • 1/2 cup Garbanzo bean, rinsed (if canned) • 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed (if canned) • 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes • 1/2 cup diced, seeded cucumber • ½ cup Feta Cheese (from sheep milk, preferred) • ¼ cup EVOO • ½ cup Red wine vinegar Tip: Make double portion so you will have […]
Roasted Veggie Salad with Goat Cheese and Pumpkin Seeds
This is one of my favorite healthy salads and I added my basic homemade salad dressing. Ingredients: • Greens of your choice. I like mixed greens with some added arugula. The bitter arugula taste mixes well with the sweet roasted veggies. • Top with roasted veggies (1 serving is approximately 1 cup cooked veggies). If desired, […]
Corn and Bean Quinoa Salad with Pumpkin Seeds
Whenever making a quinoa dish, always make a large batch. I use a rice cooker which only takes 2 minutes. Here are some great Quinoa Recipes. Ingredients: 1 cup Quinoa, cooked 1/2 tsp sea salt and pepper (to taste) 1/4 large red onion ½ large bell pepper, diced 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup corn (try to use […]
Healthy Mexican Salad
Since taco night is a weekly event at our house, I always use the leftovers to make a Mexican Salad the next day. Ingredients: • Romaine, chopped • Your favorite veggies: Chopped tomatoes, red or green onion, peppers, jicama, carrots, cabbage, cilantro • ½ avocado, chopped • Black olives, 1/3 cup • Black beans, ½ cup • […]