Asian Edamame Peanut Crunch Salad
INGREDIENTS: Salad 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa 1-pound frozen shelled edamame 1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage 2 cups finely chopped kale 2 large carrots 1/4 cup chopped scallions 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 cup of chopped roasted cashews (or peanuts) Dressing 3 tbsp natural creamy peanut butter preferably unsalted 2 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup) 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce or tamari 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tsp sriracha 2-4 tbsp water (to thin) PREPARATION: Rinse […]
Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels
Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels are exceptionally easy and eye catching that any kid or adult will enjoy. They make a great party appetizer or they can fit perfectly in a lunch box for a quick healthy snack. Our recipe includes making your own hummus, but you can use store bought hummus if you choose. (Jazz up […]
Instant Pot Vegetable Lemon Risotto
Looking for a great, yummy vegetarian meal (or side)? How about a creamy risotto that is not only ridiculously flavorful and delicious, it’s dairy free, egg free, gluten free, nut free and loaded with veggies? Sounds good, right? Here’s the best part: this vegetable lemon risotto good for you. No, really – it is! Usually people don’t […]
Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa
Looking for a different/gluten free/just plain delicious vegetarian meal? This Mexican quinoa is super simple, healthy, flavorful and filling! It takes only 15 minutes to prep (even quicker if you buy pre-cubed butternut squash!), then the slow cooker does the rest! It’s perfect for a busy week night! Ingredients 1 and 1/2 pounds butternut squash […]
Crockpot Zucchini Lasagna
Did you know you can make lasagna in a slow cooker? Not only CAN you, but it’s SO GOOD! It is not only good, it’s also super easy! In this recipe, we’re going for the low carb/gluten-free option and using zucchini “noodles” in place of traditional noodles. You just pour tomato sauce on the bottom of the […]
Veggie Frittata
Eggs – they aren’t just for breakfast! Breakfast, lunch or dinner – this this frittata is a quick, yummy meal that you can have ANY time of the day! What’s a frittata? It’s an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette (or crust-less quiche). It’s gluten free, low carb, high in protein, low in fat and […]
South of the Border Roll-ups
Are you heading to a party, or hosting a get together, and looking for some tasty, yet not-too-much-of-a-cheat appetizers? Well, look no further than these tasty roll-ups. They take all of 15 minutes to assemble, and you’re left with a delectable finger-food that everyone is sure to love. Keep in mind that you must […]
