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Falafel Patties

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Sweet Potato Quinoa Cakes

These are a wonderful alternative to the typical veggie burger or hash brown potatoes. Ingredients • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and cooked according to package directions (I use a rice cooker) • 1 cup wild rice blend, cooked according to package directions • ½ cup green onions, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Chicken and Spinach Soup

This is a simple soup and you can use 99% of the ready prepared ingredients required for the Chicken Spinach Pot Pies for this delicious soup! Perfect for a cold day, and can be frozen for later use! Ingredients: • 1 Tbsp olive oil • 1 1/4 cups thinly sliced scallions • 1 large garlic […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 • […]

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