Sesame Soba Noodles Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Soba noodles coated in a light sesame sauce and topped with crunchy veggies and avocado – the perfect healthy meal! Ingredients 12 oz. uncooked soba noodles (I used the Annie Chun’s brand) 3 radishes, thinly sliced 1 cucumber,…
Broccoli White Bean Soup
Broccoli White Bean Soup Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Serves: 4-6 Packed with nutrients and flavor, this thick and creamy broccoli white bean soup is the perfect meal on a cold day. Ingredients For the roasted broccoli: 1 head of broccoli, cut into small pieces Salt 2 teaspoons…
Cranberry Orange Bread
Cranberry Orange Bread Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour and 10 minutes Serves: 8-10 This festive cranberry orange quick bread is bursting with flavor and couldn’t be easier to make. It’s perfect for the holiday season and is always a crowd-pleaser. Ingredients 1 orange Boiling water 2 tablespoons unsalted…
Cranberry Grilled Cheese
Cranberry Grilled Cheese Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 2 Tart cranberries, a sweet and tangy maple mustard spread, and plenty of luscious melted cheddar make this the perfect grilled cheese! Ingredients 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 2 teaspoons maple syrup 4 slices bread 1 cup sharp white cheddar,…
Broccoli Cheddar Gratin
Broccoli Cheddar Gratin Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 4-6 With sharp cheddar and crunchy breadcrumbs, this is a quick, healthy and flavorful gratin that is sure to please a crowd! Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes About 12 oz. broccoli florets, washed and…
Maple-Balsamic Shaved Brussels Sprouts
Maple-Balsamic Shaved Brussels Sprouts Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 6-8 Shaved Brussels sprouts, plump dried cherries and earthy hazelnuts are tossed in a sweet, tangy maple-balsamic dressing to create a healthy yet addicting side dish. Ingredients For the salad: 1 pound Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced 1/2 cup…
Lemon Cauliflower Quinoa
Lemon Cauliflower Quinoa Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 2-3 This refreshing and healthy cauliflower quinoa dish is loaded with flavor from zesty lemon, salty capers and spicy red pepper. Vegan and gluten-free. Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, uncooked 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons…
Baked Eggplant Pasta
Baked Eggplant Pasta Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Total time: 1 hour Serves: 4-6 With tender roasted eggplant, caramelized onions and a splash of sherry vinegar, this flavorful cheesy baked pasta dish is perfect for feeding a crowd – and is great as leftovers, too. Ingredients 12 oz. cooked penne 1 large…
Sweet Potato Green Curry
Sweet Potato Green Curry Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 2 This vegan coconut green curry with sweet potatoes, edamame and cashews is so creamy and flavorful – and it’s the perfect quick and healthy meal. Ingredients 1 can light coconut milk 3-4 tablespoons Thai green curry paste…
Pear and Walnut Wheat Berry Bowl
Pear and Walnut Wheat Berry Bowl Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 2 Wheat berries tossed with pears, dried cherries, spinach and walnuts in a balsamic syrup – the perfect light meal, packed with flavor and nutrients. Ingredients 1 cup dried wheat berries 1 pear (I used a…
Pumpkin Yogurt
Pumpkin Yogurt Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1 With maple syrup and warming spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, this delicious and healthy breakfast comes together in about one minute. It’s the perfect start to the day. Ingredients 2/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt 3 tablespoons canned pumpkin 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon vanilla…
Sweet Potato Salad
Sweet Potato Salad Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 2 Roasted sweet potatoes, cous cous, pumpkin seeds and a creamy tahini lemon dressing come together to make a wonderfully comforting and hearty salad. Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks 1/2 tablespoon olive oil Pinch…