QUINOA PASTA WITH TOMATO MUSHROOM SAUCE Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Quinoa Pasta Blend with homemade tomato Portobello mushroom sauce. Simple to make, vegetarian and gluten free. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Ingredients 1½ cups quinoa penne pasta For the sauce: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion, diced 2 large…
CHEWY CHOCOLATE ORANGE COCONUT OIL COOKIES
CHEWY CHOCOLATE ORANGE COCONUT OIL COOKIES Prep time: 5 Cook time: 10 Total time: 15 Serves: 12 These thick and chewy chocolate orange coconut oil cookies are completely vegan and taste great! Low calorie, no butter, but you won’t be able to taste the difference. Made with whole wheat flour, they have become my new…
Easy Quinoa Fried Rice
Easy Quinoa Fried Rice Prep time: 10 Cook time: 20 Total time: 30 Serves: 6 A recipe for easy quinoa fried rice. To save some time on chopping vegetables, use a mix of frozen vegetables. Ingredients FOR THE QUINOA: 1 cup quinoa (2½ – 3 cups cooked quinoa) 2 cups water (or chicken stock) 1½…
MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH SPICY ROASTED CHICKPEAS
MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH SPICY ROASTED CHICKPEAS Prep time: 5 Cook time: 30 Total time: 35 Serves: 2 This Mediterranean Salad With Spicy Roasted Chickpeas is healthy, hearty and also full of protein, vitamins and fiber. Perfect for a weekday lunch. Ingredients FOR THE ROASTED CHICKPEAS: 1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas, rinsed well and drained…
SRIRACHA ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
SRIRACHA ROASTED CAULIFLOWER Prep time: 5 Cook time: 25 Total time: 30 Serves: 2 Sriracha Roasted Cauliflower – a light, flavorful and nutritious vegetarian dish that’s easy to make and takes just 30 minutes. Ingredients 3 cups cauliflower florets 1 tbsp melted coconut oil 2 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp rice vinegar (white vinegar) 1-2…
Fresh and easy blender guacamole
Fresh and easy blender guacamole Prep time: 5 Cook time: 0 Total time: 5 Serves: 6 This fresh and easy blender guacamole comes together in just 5 minutes and makes a perfect snack or party appetizer. Ingredients juice from 2 small limes ½ small onion, roughly chopped (red or yellow) 1 clove garlic, quartered ½…
Blender Salsa
Blender Salsa Prep time: 5 Cook time: 0 Total time: 5 Serves: 8 Easy Blender Salsa – lightly chunky, perfect for anytime snack. Easy to make in just 5 minutes. Ingredients 4 oz can green chiles, not drained 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 garlic clove, quartered ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground cumin 14.5…
Blackberry Mojito
Blackberry Mojito Prep time: 5 Cook time: 0 Total time: Serves: Fresh blackberries, mint, simple syrup and soda – simple and refreshing blackberry mojito. Ingredients For The Simple Syrup: 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water For The Blackberry Mojito: 8 fresh mint leaves 6 fresh blackberries juice from 1 lime 3 oz Bacardi white…
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowls with Tahini Drizzle
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowls with Tahini Drizzle Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 2 Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowls With Tahini Drizzle – a 30 minute vegetarian meal, loaded with protein, fiber and vitamins. Great for those on a gluten free diet and also vegan. Instructions Quinoa: ¾ cup…
Light Winter Yogurt Chia Parfait
LIGHT WINTER YOGURT CHIA PARFAIT Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 Light Winter Yogurt Chia Parfait – creamy Greek yogurt base mixed with chia seeds and layered between juicy winter fruits. Loaded with probiotic, fiber and vitamins. Ingredients 2 tbsp chia seeds 6 oz water (or orange…
Date Cherry Protein Energy Balls
Date Cherry Protein Energy Balls Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: n/a Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 12 Date Cherry Protein Energy Balls – light, naturally sweetened mini snacks, great to provide you with a boost of energy when you need it. Ingredients 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (soaked in hot water for 10 minutes)…
Roasted Garlic and Mushroom Quinoa Soup
Roasted Garlic and Mushroom Quinoa Soup Prep time: 10 Cook time: 35 Total time: 45 Serves: 4 Roasted Garlic And Mushroom Quinoa Soup – chunky quinoa, meaty mushrooms and mouthwatering roasted garlic aroma. This soup is light, clean, great for a low calorie diet and very easy to make. Ingredients For the roasted garlic: 1…