A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Lightened-Up French Onion Dip Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes Serves: 8 Sweet, caramelized onions blended with a tangy and creamy greek yogurt base is sure to be a hit when served with chips or veggies. Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 3 large onions,…
Perfect One Bowl Banana Nut Bread Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 50-60 min Total time: Serves: About 10 Perfect One Bowl Banana Nut Bread is a lightened up whole grain bread that’s perfectly moist and made all in one bowl! Ingredients eggs coconut sugar canola oil skim milk vanilla extract overripe bananas baking powder…
Lighter Vegan Ricotta Prep time: 2 minutes Cook time: 2 minutes Total time: 4 minutes Serves: 1 heaping cup This lighter version vegan ricotta is extremely versatile, packed with plant based protein this recipe goes extremely well with both savory & sweet recipes. One secret ingredient makes all the difference. Ingredients 1/4 cup quick soaked…
GRILLED PORTOBELLINI FETA SALAD Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 2 Grilled Portobellini Feta Salad. A salad robust in flavors, vivid in colors, just what you would want for an easy light summer lunch. Ingredients Grilled Mushrooms: 2 Portobellini mushrooms 1/4 tsp of fresh thyme chopped 1 tsp…
Tangerine Creamsicle Smoothie Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 10 mins Serves: 2 This healthy smoothie is packed with vitamin C, nutrients, and electrolytes; making it the perfect post-workout snack! Plus… it’s pretty delicious. Ingredients 2 frozen bananas, previously peeled and sliced 1 orange, peeled ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk 1½…
Lightened Up Creamy Pasta Salad Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 8 This lightened up, healthier version on the popular summer creamy pasta salad is perfect for the upcoming grilling season and summer potlucks. Ingredients 2 cups dry whole wheat rotini pasta (the swirly pasta) 1½ cups Greek…
Fresh & Light Orzo Salad Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 8 min Total time: 13 min Serves: 4 servings If this orzo salad doesn’t say warm sunny days, I’m not sure what does! Ingredients 1 cup uncooked orzo 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 cups chopped cucumber, maybe half chopped and half…
Avocado Lime Yogurt Dipping Dressing Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 0 min Total time: 5 min Serves: 4 If you love smothering veggie sticks or wings in thick, creamy dressing – but don’t love the excess calories – this luscious, vitamin-rich dip is for you! Ingredients 1 avocado 3/4 C 2% Greek yogurt (soy…
Butternut Squash and Quinoa Mason Jar Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This healthy and light butternut squash and quinoa mason jar salad with arugula is the perfect delicious vegan take away lunch. Ingredients ½ small butternut squash ⅔ cup of cooked quinoa (or about ¼ cup of dry quinoa) 6-8 cherry tomatoes,…
Quick Avocado Pasta Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This incredible creamy, easy and quick avocado pasta is a delicious light vegan meal option. Ingredients 450 g / 1 pound of pasta of your choice 2 avocados 1 lemon, juice+zest 1 lime, juice 2 cloves of garlic bunch of basil cherry tomatoes salt, pepper…
Lightened Up Cheesy Brussels Sprout Leek Dip Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: about 8 Lightened Up Cheesy Brussels Sprout Leek Dip is a cheesy, warm dip packed with sauteed shaved Brussels sprouts and leeks. It’s lightened up with Greek yogurt, so you can snack with less guilt! Ingredients olive oil garlic Brussels sprouts…
Heirloom Tomato and Polenta Pie Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 20 min Total time: 35 min Serves: 8 Give your guests something to talk about with these beautifully ugly heirloom tomatoes healthfully arranged on a chilled polenta pie! Ingredients POLENTA CRUST: 3 C water 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dry…