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Pumpkin Linguine: 1 1/2 cups cubed fresh pumpkin – peel taken off, cubes should be 1/2 inch big 2 cloves garlic – minced 1 medium white onion – diced red crushed pepper – to taste salt black pepper handful fresh mint – roughly chopped 1/4 cup natural, unsalted almonds – processed until the consistency of …
Spicy Black Bean Salad 1 cup black beans – rinsed and drained 1/2 jalapeno – chopped 1 handful baby spinach – chopped 5-8 fresh mint leaves – chopped 1 tsp cumin powder 2 tsp fresh lemon juice pinch of fresh lemon zest 1 tsp olive oil salt black pepper 1. Stir everything together. That’s it. …
SPRING IS HERE! Celebrate with delicious and healthy veggie-full recipes! From yours truly Rosemary-Garlic Ricotta Toast 5-Ingredient Chia Seed Pudding Beet-Strawberry Smoothie Indian Cauliflower Steaks Sweet Potato-Quinoa Burgers
Cauliflower “steaks” have been popping up everywhere and I’m lovin’ it. Cauliflower is hearty and when sliced in half, reminds me of bio class back in high-school. But enough of that. Let’s talk steak. A nice juicy, spicy, satisfying cauliflower steak. Ha, gotcha. This is a great way to eat cauliflower. It’s visually appealing, hearty, …
Vegan pancakes. So easy. So delicious. There is no reason not to try this. They’re also healthy. YUP, HEALTHY. I don’t think I need to say much else, but that you should make these right. now. Dark Chocolate Vegan Pancakes Batter: 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 confectioner’s sugar 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3/4 tsp …
Ok, this is great for breakfast… lunch…snack…pre-dinner, pretty much anything! Super easy to make, totally delicious, and amazingly healthy! Did I mention this is vegan? Yup! Now everyone can partake in this goodness. I’ve always enjoyed beets – savory and in smoothies, and lately I’ve been noticing all varieties of beets being sold. I recently …
Who would’ve thought that there’s a day for pistachios?! Well there is, and it’s today! Happy National Pistachio Day! These crackable yummies aren’t only in baklava – they’re very versatile. I’ve seen them used in Italian, Indian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean food – you name it! I had some friends over recently, and I wanted to …
What’s all the rage about these toasts?! They’re popping up in every restaurant, on every blog, on every instagram account. Ok, I’ll tell you what the rage is. They’re much easier to eat than a regular sandwich, healthy, and have endless possibilities! I had a three-day weekend (thank you Presidents!), so I decided to make …
I was tasked with (as I usually am) making a treat for a colleagues baby shower. We know he is having a girl, so I went the traditional route. I don’t make many desserts that are completely pink in nature, so I figured why not? Plus I got these awesome strawberries from Fresh Direct that …
You all know my obsession with Mexican food and taco bell, but sometimes it’s nice to stay in and make it yourself. It’s also a LOT healthier, considering whenever I go to Taco Bell I’m “starving” and order enough for 5 adults and 2 small starving children. So try making this healthy tostada – super …