Garlicky Butternut Squash I hosted Thanksgiving feast for over 30 of our close friends and this dish, it was a huge hit! Butternut squash is low in fat and cholesterol, and high in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium. 1 butternut squash 2 cloves garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped […]
Tag Archives: Vegetarian Recipes
Vegetarian Chili
Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil ¾ cup chopped onion (about 1 small) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped ½ cup medium red or green bell pepper, diced ½ cup carrot, finely chopped 1 cup water 2 tbsp chili powder 1 ½ tsp ground cumin 1 (14 ½ ounce) can ready-cut tomatoes, undrained 1 (15 ounce) can […]
Colorful Bean Salad
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 limes, juiced 1 Tbsp agave 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (1 pound) package frozen shelled edamame/soybeans (preferably organic) 3 cups frozen corn kernels (preferably organic) 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered 4 green onions, thinly sliced […]
Black Bean Veggie Burgers
I am not much of a veggie burger gal, but this recipe is awesome. It’s really healthy with all the veggies, beans, and fiber. As you can tell, it’s also super simple. 1 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and mashed (or cooked dried beans) 3 small to medium potatoes or sweet potatoes, grated 1 […]
Coconut Curry
2 skinless boneless breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks (or see directions below for vegetarian option) 3 T curry powder 1 t sea salt 1-2 tsp red pepper flakes or fresh green chili, finely chopped 2 T coconut oil 3 cups coconut milk, canned ½ cup yellow onion, diced ½ cup carrots, thinly sliced diagonally […]
Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad
1 bunch fresh arugula, tough stems removed, washed and spun dry 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley or basil leaves 1/2 cup walnuts 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano (Sheep Dairy) 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 to 1/2 […]
Kale with Cashew Sauce
This Cashew Cream sauce, which gives a cheesy type texture without the dairy, is great with Kale! Kale is one of the most richest sources of calcium, as well as your good dosage of vitamins C, A, and K! It also contains a good source of magnesium, dietary fiber and tryptophan (a type of protein […]
Pasta Primavera Recipe
Healthy Pasta Primavera Ingredients: 1 package quinoa or brown rice pasta of choice 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup julienned carrots 1/2 cup julienned zucchini 1/2 cup julienned yellow squash 1/2 cup julienned red bell pepper 1/4 cup light coconut milk 1/4 cup half and half 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/3 […]
Quinoa Pilaf
Quinoa is one of my favorite grains because it naturally contains complete protein (which is ideal for a healthy vegetarian diet) and it is gluten free. Make one batch of quinoa and use leftovers for quinoa hot cereal for breakfast. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup quinoa 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth (preferably organic) 2 teaspoons […]
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients 1 cup mixed rice blend (one with brown,wild and red rice works well – You can use any you like) 1 small acorn squash baked. 1 tsp fennel seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 large onion, chopped 2-3 scallions – white and green chopped 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup carrots, chopped into […]
