Mango Cucumber Quinoa Salad I have been yearning from some fresh summer salads and I stumbled upon this delightful creation as I was staring blankly at my fridge contents yesterday afternoon. The crisp cucumber and sweet mango balance each other in the most marvelous way. With just 7 ingredients, this salad is as simple as […]
Black Beans and Rice
Black Beans and Rice 2 cans black beans (no salt added) 2 bags boil in bag brown rice 1 jar salsa (salt-free if you can find it) 1 onion 1 pepper Add any other veggies desired – great way to use up leftover broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, spinach, etc. salt free taco mix if desired […]
Homemade Baba Ghanoush
Homemade Baba Ghanoush 1-2 eggplants 1-2 cloves of garlic 3-4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp cumin Sound familiar? Same as hummus but made from eggplant instead of beans! Great way to mix it up, and tastes very different even with the same base recipe. Pierce eggplant with a fork several times. Roast at […]
Homemade Hummus
Homemade Hummus 2 Cans of chick peas, rinsed 1-2 cloves of garlic 3-4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp cumin Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth. Add water as necessary for desired texture. Add salt to taste if necessary. Serve with fresh veggies, woven wheats, and my personal favorite – a few […]
Sandwich Wraps
Sandwich Wraps There are so many ways to vary this meal, so have fun with it! I’ll just give a few ideas here. Please feel free to share your favorites! Start with an oil-free corn tortilla Spread with a layer of your favorite homemade hummus or baba ghanoush – it comes in so many flavors, […]
Recipe: Veggie Burgers
Everyone should have a go-to veggie burger recipe. For me, this is it! I make a batch about once a month and keep the extras frozen. It’s an easy hearty meal ready at a moment’s notice. Dressed the right way, this can truly be a gourmet dish! Modified from Forks Over Knives Lentil Loaf Ingredients: […]
