Chickpea, Spinach, and Broccoli Curry with Dried Cranberries and Almonds Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: When life gets busy, cooking dinner can seem way less enjoyable, let alone possible. But instead of going to Subway for the umpteenth time this week, why don’t you try this balanced and delicious curry dish that is…
Cucumber Noodles with Carrot Miso Ginger Sauce
Cucumber Noodles with Carrot Miso Ginger Sauce Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Until this dish I had never tried a sauce with a vegetable base. Why would I put veggies on my veggies? This is why. The carrots mesh perfectly with the ginger and garlic, and the miso adds an extra flavor. If…
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Cauliflower Pizza Crust Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 60 minutes Serves: 2 A delicious grain/gluten free pizza crust made with whole food ingredients including a secret ingredient, cauliflower. Check out an entire menu of pizza ideas. Ingredients 1 small head cauliflower (550-600g), before steaming 2 whole eggs 3 tablespoons of…
Roasted Garlic & White Bean Soup with Parmesan Frico
Roasted Garlic & White Bean Soup with Parmesan Frico Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 2 hours Total time: 2 hours 15 minutes Serves: 4-6 The Parmesan frico adds a pleasant crunch and nutty, cheesy flavor to a bowl of this simple bean soup. As with many soups, the flavor will continue to develop and…
Calabacitas Enchiladas
Calabacitas Enchiladas Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 60 to 90 minutes Serves: 6 servings Enchiladas made with corn tortillas and a filling of corn, green chile, and squash (calabacitas) Ingredients 1 Tbsp. canola oil 1 medium onion, chopped fine 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup corn 1 yellow squash, grated (at least 2 cups)…
Swiss Chard Calzone
Swiss Chard Calzone Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 60 minutes Serves: 2 -3 servings A calzone made with Swiss chard, raisins, pine nuts, and feta cheese. For a quick meal, use a ready-made pie crust. Ingredients 1 bunch Swiss chard (reserve enough of the stems for 1/2 cup of chopped stems) 1 Tbsp. olive…
Guac-kale-mole
Guac-kale-mole Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: n/a Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 cups Sneak some healthy greens into your favorite dip! Ingredients 5 kale leaves, destemmed and finely chopped 4 medium avocados juice of 2 small limes 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 jalapeno, cored and…
Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
Pumpkin Protein Pancakes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: I know some people are pumpkin-ed out after a long Holiday season, but I can never get enough. These pancakes taste like you’re eating pumpkin pie for breakfast – and only take a few minutes to prepare. Try them topped with maple syrup, or if…
Cauliflower “Rice” Burrito Bowl
Cauliflower “Rice” Burrito Bowl Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 30 minutes Serves: Try this easy burrito bowl to ease yourself back into the weekday routine. It’s really easy and can be modified to match your Chipotle-like cravings. I can think of so many variations of this bowl. Next time I might try black beans…
Caramelized Fig, Onion, and Goat Cheese Pizza with Balsamic Glaze
Caramelized Fig, Onion, and Goat Cheese Pizza with Balsamic Glaze Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Don’t be intimidated by the recipe…it’s actually pretty easy. However, give yourself close to an hour from start to finish (less if using a premade crust.) Ingredients 1 oat-based pizza crust (or any 16oz pizza crust) 1 tbsp…
Cauliflower and Mushroom Pressure Cooker Soup with Parmesan
Cauliflower and Mushroom Pressure Cooker Soup with Parmesan Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: I used my new electric pressure cooker to make this Cauliflower and Mushroom Soup with Parmesan, and the soup is healthy but loaded with flavor. This soup is low-carb and gluten-free and freezes well. Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped 1…
Whipped Banana Oats
Whipped Banana Oats Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: One of my favorite things about Sunday morning is brunch. Whether it means going to M. Henry’s (my favorite brunch around) or making myself something new, I love having a lazy Sunday morning before getting back into the swing of the week. But even if…