Serves 2. 600 Calories. Ingredients 3-4 carrots of any color (3/4 lb) 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas 1 Tbs maple syrup 1 lime 1/4 cup tahini 1 cucumber 3oz baby arugula 2 6-inch whole wheat pita bread pockets* 3 Tbs dry roasted pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup white wine (or water) 4-5 … Read More
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Instant Pot Fennel, Chickpea, and Brown Rice Stew
This is the fourth recipe I have tried so far in my Instant Pot, and I think it’s my favorite one yet. The flavors are so pleasing and it’s a very filling, hearty dish. I had never cooked with fennel before, and I wasn’t sure I’d like it. The fronds smell of black licorice which … Read More
Bunless Tempeh-Black Bean Sliders with Cucumber Slaw
Ingredients 1 8oz package organic tempeh (Lightlife) 2 cucumbers 1 cup shredded cabbage 1/8 cup rice vinegar 1 cup sliced mushrooms any variety 1 Tbs low-sodium Tamari soy sauce 1 cup cooked black beans* 3 Tbs minced garlic Olive oill For the Miso Maple Glaze 2 Tbs miso paste (any kind) 2 Tbs pure maple … Read More
Warm Bean and Summer Squash Salad with Pearl Couscous
Ingredients 6 ounces organic green beans ½ cup pearl couscous 2 organic summer squash 1 cup cooked kidney beans ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives 6 ounces organic Sun Gold or cherry tomatoes 3 sprigs organic fresh oregano Lemon vinaigrette base (1 Tbs lemon juice – 1/2 tsp onion powder – 1/2 tsp garlic powder – … Read More
Spicy Tunisian Chickpea and Lentil Stew
Ingredients 1/2 pound butternut squash cut into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas 3/4 cup red lentils 1/2 cup mirepoix (onions, carrots, celery chopped) Turmeric Spice Blend (turmeric, garlic powder, coriander, cumin, ground ginger) equal parts until you have 1 tsp 1/4 cup Harissa Sauce (can be found at Whole Foods) Instructions … Read More
Baked Chicken with Goat Cheese, Pesto, and Glazed Pecans
I was at a loss for what to make for dinner one night. I was tired of the usual quick options. I had defrosted a single chicken breast thinking I might make some kind of garlic rosemary chicken. Then inspiration struck as I looked into the fridge and saw some leftover goat cheese. A new … Read More
Protein Bites
Thanks to my friend Nikki for sharing this awesome healthy snack recipe. One of these little things packs almost 5 grams of protein, 8 grams of healthy fat, and minimal carbs (only 2.7 grams of sugar). Ingredients: 1 scoop Sunwarrior Vanilla Protein Powder (vegan) 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut flakes (I used Bob’s Red Mill … Read More
Vegan Chili
It’s starting to feel like winter, and I like nothing better than comfort food. However, now that the holidays are over, I’m also trying to watch my calories and my macros so I eat to train. I recently discovered Gardein Beefless Ground. Low calorie, low fat, high protein makes it the perfect meat substitute. I’ve … Read More
Sweet, Sticky & Spicy Tofu
I love tofu. It is one of my favorite items to cook with because it’s low-calorie and high in protein. My go-to flavor for tofu is soy-sauce because it’s easy, but I’ve been getting tired of it. I used the Yummly app on my iPhone to find some new easy tofu marinades this last week, … Read More
Quinoa Big Bowl
I don’t often have the chance to cook these days working full-time, playing with my daughter every chance I get, and trying to stay on top of my training and other obligations. It’s going to be important though now as she’s getting older and eating more of what we eat. I want us to have … Read More