Za’atar Flatbread Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Comfort food with an exotic twist, this hearty Vegan meal takes fewer than 15 minutes to prepare and has only 355 calories. Ingredients 1 lb pizza dough 1/3 cup Za’atar (recipe below) olive oil spray (I use my misto)…
Baked Parmesan Zucchini
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 Yummy baked zucchini in a deliciously crispy parmesan coating. The perfect healthy snack or side dish – and it’s kid-friendly too! Adapted from yummymummykitchen.com Ingredients Zucchini 2 zucchini, cut into rounds 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Salt & pepper 1 egg 1/2…
Mediterranean Summer Pasta Salad
Mediterranean Summer Pasta Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Mediterranean Summer Pasta Salad – quick and easy salad with light creamy dressing Ingredients 2 cups cooked pasta, chilled 2 small tomatoes, sliced 1/2 cucumber, diced 6 olives 1-2 Tbsp feta cheese, cubed DRESSING: 1 Tbsp cashew mayonnaise or other light mayo 1 Tbsp…
Miso Grilled Vegetables
Miso Grilled Vegetables Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: Grilled vegetables tossed in a light dressing of miso, lemon juice and sesame oil. Ingredients miso paste lemon juice sesame oil broccoli radishes summer squash Instructions View the full recipe at Because I Like Chocolate →
Pasta With Broccoli and Cauliflower
Pasta With Broccoli and Cauliflower Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 Wholegrain pasta mingles with roasted broccoli and cauliflower, subtly flavored by sun-dried tomatoes and providing lots of wholesome plant-based protein from white beans! Ingredients 7oz dried whole wheat pasta, preferably small shapes 2 tablespoons olive oil 10.5oz (about 1 small) broccoli, cut…
Speltberry Salad with Apricot Chili Dressing [vegan + gluten-free option]
Speltberry Salad with Apricot Chili Dressing [vegan + gluten-free option] Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Summer’s bounty in a hearty satisfying speltberry salad accompanied by a fruity dressing with a spicy kick. Ingredients speltberries, or brown rice for gluten-free option [see link for subs] mini bell pepper or 1/4 a regular bell pepper,…
Skinny Strawberry Cheescake
Skinny Strawberry Cheescake Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 A skinny low fat version of Strawberry Cheesecake made using angel delight mix. Ingredients 7 digestive biscuits 20g butter 1 packet (47g) Strawberry Angel Delight mix 300ml milk 125g strawberries, plus extra to garnish on top 2 tbsp…
Mustard-Herb Potato Salad
Mustard-Herb Potato Salad Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Serves: 12 You’d never guess it by the taste but this creamy, herby potato salad is vegan, gluten-free, and expressed oil-free. So delicious and so healthy. Ingredients 4 lbs russet potatoes, halved 2 tbs apple cider vinegar 4 stalks celery,…
Cauliflower Nuggets [vegan and gluten-free]
Cauliflower Nuggets [vegan and gluten-free] Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Crispy, slightly spicy vegan nuggets that rival the originals’ addictiveness minus unnecessary additives or deep-frying. Bye bye, McDonald’s! Ingredients chickpea flour cayenne pepper ground cumin onion powder garlic powder salt and pepper amaranth cereal unsweetened non-dairy milk smoked paprika powder salsa Instructions View…
Skinny Buttermilk Ranch
Skinny Buttermilk Ranch Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: n/a Total time: 5 minutes Serves: 16 servings Creamy Buttermilk Ranch with only 25 calories and 1 gram of fat per 2 tbs serving. Ingredients 1/2 c nonfat Greek yogurt 1/4 c light mayonnaise 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp white…
Skinny Baked Ziti
Skinny Baked Ziti Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 60 minutes Serves: 8 Not only is this cheesy baked ziti only 235 calories a generous serving, it’s easy to make and can be prepared up to 2 days in advance! Ingredients 1 small pinch saffron 2 tbs red wine 1 small…
Summer Orzo with Melted Tomatoes
Summer Orzo with Melted Tomatoes Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 Sweet, roasted tomatoes capture the taste of summer in this easy, delicious vegan dish that comes together in half an hour. Ingredients 1 tbs olive oil, divided 1 c grape tomatoes 1 c orzo 1 c…