A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
The Avocado Smash — Wrapped or Naked Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 1 serving One of my all time favorites for lunch, The Avocado Smash is easy, healthy and delicious, plus super versatile as well! Serve it in a wrap, or try a lower carb version scooped into an avocado boat…
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Kohlrabi Pomegranate Slaw Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 servings Kohlrabi slaw with pomegranate seeds and honey mustard dressing. Ingredients 3 kohlrabi bulbs, peeled and julienned (cut into matchsticks) 1/2 pomegranate, seeded 1 tbsp. grainy mustard 1 tbsp. dijon mustard 1 tsp. honey 3-4 tbsp. apple cider vinegar salt…
Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Quinoa Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: I love making up a big batch of this hearty salad at the beginning of the week so that I have lunch or dinner made ahead of time on busy days. Tastes great hot or cold! Ingredients 2/3 Cup Quinoa 1…
Zucchini Rocket Salad Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 servings Quick & easy salad. Delicious for a meal or as a side! Ingredients olive oil zucchini salt & pepper rocket parmesan cheese balsamic vinegar Instructions View the full recipe at The Healthy Collective →
Candied Squash Seeds Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: Crunchy, crystallized, candied squash seeds. Perfect for munching or garnishing salads! Ingredients seeds from one squash (or pumpkin), be that kabocha, acorn or butternut, cleaned and dried off about 1/2 cup white sugar a splash of water Instructions View…
Fall Squash Salad Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hours Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes Serves: 4 servings Fall squash salad with roasted beets and pomegranate seeds. Ingredients 7-8 small beets 1 Kabocha squash (or whatever other type of squash you prefer to use) 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped 1 pomegranate, seeded ¼…
Zesty Lemon Shallot Dressing Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A crisp, light, and refreshing lemon shallot salad dressing. This can also be used as a marinade, dip, or sauce! Ingredients ⅓ cup olive oil 1 juice of lemon 1 garlic clove, minced 1 shallot, minced (about 2 Tbs.) 2 tablespoon of raw apple…
Wild Rice Salad with Pomegranate & Pine Nuts Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A festive fall salad made with pomegranate and pine nuts. Better double the recipe – you’ll eat the entire bowl standing over the kitchen counter! Ingredients 1.5 cups wild rice 3 to 4 carrots 3 green onion stalks 3/4 cup…
Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Total time: 30-32 minutes Serves: 3 servings A modern take on wedge salad with blue cheese vinaigrette. Ingredients 1 head iceberg lettuce, cored and cut into wedges 2 eggs, simmered for 12 minutes, peeled and cut into quarters 8-10 cherry tomatoes,…
Fresh Quinoa Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Fresh Quinoa Salad with a Tahini Mustard Dressing. Quick to make, nutritious and delicious. Ingredients ⅓ cup flaked almonds ½ cup quinoa 1-2 spring onions ½ avocado 2 big handfuls fresh spinach Small handful of fresh parsley 4-5 baby tomatoes ½ lemon Tablespoon tahini Pinch…
Warm quinoa salad with grilled halloumi Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A warm quinoa salad packed with veggies, served with grilled halloumi and a simple lemon and parsley dressing. Ingredients 1 tbsp oil ½ red pepper, chopped into chunks or strips 2 cloves garlic, minced 70g leek, sliced (around half a medium leek)…