No time to cook? If you stock your freezer and pantry with the right ingredients, you can put together a healthy meal in no time. Fish with Quinoa and Vegetables The American Heart Association recommends eating fish (preferably fatty fish like salmon) twice per week for heart health. I find this really easy to…Continue Reading Meals in Minutes
BBQ Tempeh I love BBQ chicken. But I prefer to eat as many meatless meals as possible for my health and the health of the planet. Tempeh provides a similar hearty texture to chicken but is made with fermented soybeans and whole grains. The variety above and BBQ sauce both come from Trader Joe’s…Continue Reading BBQ Tempeh
Fennel Apple Salad Craving something cool and crunchy? Try this simple salad of fennel and apples. Never tried fennel before? Check out this video. Fennel is a vegetable that is light, and crisp, and crunchy. The flavor is very mild with a tiny hint of black licorice. It can be eaten raw, or braised with…Continue Reading Fennel Apple Salad
Apples with Creamy Peanut Butter Dip Apple slices with peanut butter makes a great snack. But because peanut butter derives most of its calories from fat, it can be a little energy dense. Lighten it up by blending silken tofu with peanut butter. Tofu makes the dip really creamy and boosts the protein content. Silken…Continue Reading Apples with Creamy Peanut Butter Dip
This has to be the easiest cookie recipe on the planet. Combine mashed ripe bananas and quick oats, then bake. What? No flour? No sugar? No eggs? No butter? Correct. This recipe starts with just two basic ingredients. You can keep it simple or jazz it up. Be sure to use ripe bananas that have…Continue Reading Banana Oat Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Coconut
When my husband decided to give up his daily turkey processed meat sandwich over a year ago, we were faced with a dilemma. What could he pack for lunches? Hummus with fresh vegetables became one of his favorite “go to” sandwiches. There are plenty of delicious store bought hummus varieties. But hummus is actually very…Continue Reading Hummus with Fresh Vegetables and Whole Grain Crackers
Texas Caviar with Whole Grain Pita Chips Looking for a healthy snack to tie you over in between meals? Try this Texas Caviar with a fresh blend of black-eyed peas, fresh vegetables, and herbs. Texas Caviar Ingredients One (15 oz.) can black eyed peas, rinsed and drained 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 tomato, diced…Continue Reading Texas Caviar with Whole Grain Pita Chips
No time to peel, chop, and cook vegetables tonight? Try some of these easy vegetable side dishes. Parmesan Broccoli Steam or microwave a bag of frozen broccoli. Sprinkle with a little bit of Parmesan cheese. Pesto Green Beans with Walnuts Steam or microwave a bag of frozen green beans. Toss with 1-2 tablespoons of…Continue Reading Easy Vegetable Sides
Asian Chicken Salad This recipe features nappa cabbage. It has a very mild flavor and adds a nice crunch similar to iceberg lettuce. Salad Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breasts, cooked and chopped 8 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise into 1/4″ slices 4 carrots, peeled and shredded…Continue Reading Asian Chicken Salad
We made these for dinner last week and they were delicious! Pinto Bean & Vegetable Quesadillas Ingredients: 4 (10-inch) whole grain tortillas 1 tbsp. canola oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped (or 2 tsp. jarred minced garlic) 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and then thinly sliced crosswise into 1/4″ slices…Continue Reading Pinto Bean & Vegetable Quesadillas