A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Roasted Zucchini Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 16 minutes Total time: 21 minutes Serves: 4-6 A simple roasted zucchini – with a herby lemon dressing and parmesan. Ingredients 4 medium sized zucchini 3 tbs olive oil ¾ of a medium sized lemon – juiced 1 handful of fresh herbs – I used parsley and…
Caramelized Onion Hummus Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 10 minutes Serves: Makes About 2 Cups Caramelized onions bring nice sweet flavors to plain hummus. You can make this hummus in 10 minutes with only 5 ingredients. Ingredients 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced 3 and 1/2 TBS olive oil, divided…
Spring Salad Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 2 Spring salad with seasonal produce, they are cheaper, tastier and better for our health. For the dressing, we’ve used lemon juice, salt and olive oil. Ingredients 12 leaves romaine 6 strawberries ½ avocado ¼ onion or spring onion 2 tablespoons pumpkin…
Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad with Radish and Herbs Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 4 to 6 servings A light and filling, fresh salad. It’s especially easy to make if you use pre-steamed lentils and canned chickpeas. Ingredients 2 cups dried black beluga lentils or French green…
Lemon Zucchini Muffins Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20-23 minutes Total time: 35-38 muffins Serves: Makes 10 Muffins These lemon zucchini muffins are fluffy, moist, and filled with poppy seeds and chopped walnuts. They’re so good that you won’t just eat the muffin top! Ingredients Oil or natural cooking spray for greasing pan 1…
Sunny Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 12 A gluten-free (with vegan version) lemon poppy seed muffin high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Using only nuts/seeds for the flour! Ingredients ½ cup sunflower seeds, shelled ⅔ cup (90g) Brazil nuts 2 tablespoons coconut…
Strawberry Cucumber Refresher Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: Total time: 5 minutes Serves: 2 1/2 Cups Cool off with this refreshing drink infused with strawberries, cucumber, mint, and lemon! Ingredients 2 1/2 cups water 2 large strawberries, sliced 1/4 – 1/3 large cucumber, sliced 1/2 lemon, sliced 5-6 large mint leaves Ice cubes (optional)…
Spring Vegetable Pasta Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 4-6 A light and easy pasta dish to use up the last of spring’s fresh veggies! Ingredients 8 ounces pasta of choice (I used whole grain fusilli) 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (or vegan butter) 1 shallot, finely…
Spinach and Kale Salad with Greek Flavors and Feta-Lemon Vinaigrette Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 side-dish salads or 2 main-dish salads This Spinach and Kale Salad with Greek Flavors has an amazing Feta-Lemon Vinaigrette that bumps up the flavors into something special. Ingredients Dressing Ingredients: 2 T fresh-squeezed…
Lemon and Poppy Seed Baked Oatmeal Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1 Celebrate spring with this baked oatmeal, which tastes like a Lemon and Poppy Seed muffin. Don’t be worried about the banana in the recipe – you can’t taste it! The banana gives this oatmeal sweetness and a lovely muffin-like texture. Ingredients…
Flourless Lemon Poppy Seed Mini Muffins Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 11 minutes Total time: 21 minutes Serves: 11 mini muffins Made with almond butter, fresh lemon juice and pure maple syrup, these flourless muffins are a delicious spring snack that you won’t feel guilty about! Ingredients 1 tbsp chia seeds + 3 tbsp…
Penne with Asparagus and Lemon Pesto Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 2 A bright and lemony pesto sauce with penne and asparagus. A quick and easy spring meal. Ingredients 2 cups uncooked penne 1 veggie bouillon cube 1 bunch of asparagus 2 cloves of garlic 1 lemon…