29, Mar 2022
Springtime roasted vegetable pasta
What’s an easy way to consume a large range of veggies in just one sitting? Throw them in with some pasta, of course! Roasting is one of my favorite cooking methods for certain types of vegetables including asparagus, eggplant, summer squash and tomatoes. Somehow, the roasting brings out even more…
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20, Mar 2022
Easy Weeknight 3 Bean Chili
The mighty bean! One cup of beans is low in fat and calories while containing over 15 grams of plant protein and around 15 grams of fiber. Beans are a low-glycemic carb and high in resistant starch which in turn makes them a prebiotic food that nourishes the microbiome (1).…
10, Mar 2022
Mushroom, Lentils & Basmati Brown Rice
I really love the earthiness of both lentils and brown rice. Put them together and they make for a hearty meal loaded with fiber, protein and vitamins. Our star player today is none other than the brown lentil! I could go on and on about the amazing health benefits of…
8, Mar 2022
Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl
Fresh strawberries! Considered a superfood, one cup of these beautiful red berries contain more vitamin C than an orange! They are high in fiber, folate and flavonoids which may help fight against free radicals and cancer. Strawberries can be protective over joints as well since they have anti-inflammatory properties. In…
4, Mar 2022
Strawberry Loquat Crisp
What is a loquat? The loquat, also known as the Chinese Plum, is a subtropical fruit native to the cooler hill regions of China. For more than 2000 years, it has been cultivated in China and is now in more than…
2, Mar 2022
Loaded Vegetable Quinoa Soup
Simple ingredients is all it takes to make this nutritious soup so hearty and flavorful. The list of good stuff in this soup is a long one… Vitamins A, B6, C, K, Protein, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, and fiber! In addition to the beautiful list of veggies, quinoa is a star…
1, Mar 2022
Oven roasted sweet potato hash
For a savory breakfast, brunch or even dinner idea, try this simple sweet potato hash! Perfect served on its own or over some healthy grains (shown with avocado toast topped with hemp seed). This dish will fill you up with healthy carbs giving you fuel for the day. It won’t…