Lentil Walnut Stuffed Peppers Turn dinner into a plant-powered celebration with these Lentil Walnut Stuffed Peppers 🌶️💚. They’re hearty, colorful, and bursting with flavor, making them fabulous for entertaining or adding some sparkle to your weeknight menu....
Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant From Italy to Croatia, I could not get enough eggplant. 🍆 Thankfully, this Mediterranean staple shows up at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so it was never an issue 😉. Roasted to tender perfection with olive oil and herbs, eggplant takes...
Summer Quinoa Salad with Watermelon, Feta & Mint Agreed, watermelon and quinoa might sound like an odd combination, but don’t "meh” it ‘til you try it. 🍉✨ This Summer Quinoa Salad with Watermelon, Feta & Mint is the kind of unexpected combo that just works....
Crispy Cabbage Summer Salad with Tangy Dressing Summer’s calling and it’s crunch time! ☀️🥗 If you're craving something cool, crisp, and totally satisfying, this Crispy Cabbage Summer Salad with Tangy Dressing is about to be your new go-to. Loaded with refreshing...
Lemony Spinach Zucchini Sauté Looking for a quick way to add more veggies (and nutrients!) to your plate? This Lemony Spinach Zucchini Sauté is fresh, bright, and comes together in minutes, making it the perfect go-to side dish or easy base for a meal. Spinach is...
TAHINI MAPLE ROASTED SWEET POTATOES Get ready to wow your Thanksgiving table (and your taste buds) with this delicious recipe: Tahini Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes! 🥔✨ The perfect mix of sweet, savory, and nutty, this dish brings a fresh twist to a classic holiday...
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PUMPKIN PIE BEAN DIP Looking for a fun, healthy fall appetizer? No need to wait until Thanksgiving for some pumpkin pie, when you can be dipping in it instead…😉! It’s creamy, packed with cozy autumn flavors, and takes no time at all to whip up. Whether you’re snacking...
VEGAN BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP I can already feel the chill in the air, and we’re barely past the last day of summer. Why does it always fly by?? There are plenty of perks (and a few bittersweet moments 😅) as we say goodbye to summer, but one thing I love is...
BALSAMIC MUSHROOM ORZO This dish is a flavorful medley of balsamic vinegar, orzo, veggies, and protein that delivers a zingy punch with every bite. The savory mushrooms and shallots perfectly complement the tangy sweetness of balsamic vinegar and honey, making this...
Figgy Mustard Vinaigrette Elevate your salads with this zingy Figgy Mustard Vinaigrette, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors. This unique dressing combines the sweetness of fig jam with the sharpness of vinegar and the zing of mustard, creating a harmonious...
RED, WHITE, AND BLUE BERRY SALAD Celebrate the 4th of July with this festive and refreshing Red, White, and Blue Berry Salad. This colorful dish combines sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, raspberries, and bananas, all tossed together with a light and tangy...
VERY VEGGIE PASTA SALAD WITH GREEK YOGURT DRESSING This vibrant and nutritious pasta salad is packed with various fresh vegetables and tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. I doubled the veggies for more fiber and nutrients, and less pasta. Perfect for a light...
I originally created this as a condiment for turkey burgers, but the leftovers quickly became my favorite part. You can add sunflower seeds, peanuts, almonds, chicken, shrimp, or tofu to enjoy the slaw as a main dish. It's also perfect as a topping for burgers,...
QUICK SWEET POTATO HASH When you love sweet potatoes, finding ways to include these nutritional gems in your meals can be key for meal happiness :). Shredding them and mixing them with non-starchy veggies is quite the satisfying way to go! My daughter and I loved...
CAESAR SALAD WITH CREAMY TAHINI DRESSING Increasing our fiber intake is a huge part of keeping our appetites, and cravings, in check. Salad is a great way to munch and crunch on satisfying greens, veggies, proteins, and flavor. This Caesar salad with a creamy tahini...
COLLARD GREENS AND TURKEY TIME Collard greens have been one of my favorite greens since my first job. The chef and my friend, Carl, would make them weekly and always put aside a bowl for me. I could not get enough! If you are not a fan, or think you are not a fan 😌,...
WARM BARLEY, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, AND ARUGULA SALAD This warm barley, butternut squash, and arugual salad is a tasty and satisfying dish, filled with greens and whole grain. Add your favorite lean protein and you have a balanced plate in a bowl! You can easily get...
CORNY SWEET POTATO FRIES I named these fries for their cornmeal dusting, which adds quite a tasty coating to this sweet and crispy combination. The malt vinegar dip is a zingy and protein-packing side that completes this dish. These oven-fried potatoes are not only...
MEXICAN CORN SALAD A take on the official Mexican street corn salad, yet with some tasty substitutions and tweaks. This dish could be served as a side dish with dinner, then a scoop on your green salad for lunch with some additional protein. Personally, I enjoy eating...