Honestly, this soup took me 10 minutes to make and it is tasty! I have made a non-vegetarian version before: Chicken Tortilla Soup. Ingredients: Olive Oil for sauteing 1 onion, chopped 2 bell peppers, chopped (I used red and orange for more color) 1 jalapeno, diced (I did not have one so I used 1 […]
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Hearty Lentil Soup
Yummy recipe and so easy! Ingredients: 2 T olive oil 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 pound lentils, rinsed 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (I used fire roasted) 1 quart low sodium vegetable or chicken broth 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly […]
Salsa with Beans and Corn
There is no comparison to fresh salsa. In the summer, I make it weekly from garden veggies and we eat it with everything. Ingredients: 2-3 large ripe tomatoes, diced 1 large onion, diced 1/2-1 jalapeno pepper, diced finely (maybe start with half and test spiciness) 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Fresh lime juice from 1 […]
Pumpkin Pancakes (without flour)
This whole food based recipe comes from the Paleo Diet. I tried it out with my family and we all loved it. Ingredients: 4 large eggs, whites only 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup almond flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp allspice 1 tsp cinnamon […]
Taco Rice
If you and your family like tacos, then you’ll love this dish. With only 4 staple ingredients, it is the easiest recipe to make. Staple Ingredients: 3 cups cooked brown rice 1 package taco seasoning mix (low sodium preferred) 1 can (15 oz) black or kidney beans, drained 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (low […]
Simple Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is a healthy gluten free grain that has all essential amino acids. If you are not familiar with it, give it a try! It cooks just like rice and you can even use a rice cooker. This easy recipe has minimal ingredients and can be made for lunch, dinner or snack. You can even […]
Cinnamon Nut Yam
Yams might not be your typical breakfast, but I tried this quick breakfast recipe and it is delicious. Yams and sweet potatoes contain tons of vitamin A and fiber so they are the perfect complex carbohydrate. Just add some coconut oil, cinnamon, walnuts and pecans for lots of flavor, protein, and healthy fat to hold […]
Banana Nut Quinoa Hot Cereal
This is a simple and yummy way to use up leftover quinoa in the morning. In a small pot on the stove, add: 1 cup of leftover cooked quinoa ¼ cup almond or coconut milk (unsweetened is preferred) ½ t vanilla extract ½ banana (ripe) – mush it into the mixture 1 t cinnamon Stevia […]
Spiced Carrot Peanut Butter Soup
It’s yummy and full of beta-carotene! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, thickly sliced (about 2 cups) 2 pounds carrots, peeled and thinly sliced (about 6 cups) 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon Chinese chili paste 6 cups water (you can use some stock if desired) 2 tablespoons […]
Lemony Quinoa with Vegetables
1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa 1 red, yellow, and orange pepper, diced 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 diced cucumber (unpeeled for added nutrients) 1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and minced 1/2 cup seeded and diced tomato 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 […]
