Cilantro Lime Rice with Smokey Black Beans & Avocado Crema

I think you’re going to go nuts over this ridiculously nutritious bowl. First, there’s the fluffy cilantro lime rice with all its glorious qualities. Next, we’ve got fiber packed black beans, simmered with just the right amount of smoked paprika and chipotle. Then comes the creamy, delicious lime studded avocado crema which is the key…

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Black Bean, Corn, Sweet Potato Stuffed Bell Peppers

Salsa + chips + guacamole complete me. I have an obsession with Southwestern food and flavors. I love the flavor profiles of these foods so much that nearly every dish I create uses cumin, jalapenos, cilantro, and involves a hefty amount of avocado. Definitely no apologies there. With minimal effort, you can be pulling piping hot…

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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quesadillas with Lime Crema

Can any of you relate to that weeknight rush where you neglected to plan dinner properly and have to scramble at the last minute? Over the years, I have slowly built up my roster of easy, last-minute meals that everyone in my family will eat. Now, if you’re thinking that these quesadillas look far too fabulous…

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Quinoa & Black Bean Stew and Chickpea Waldorf Salad (both featured in Veg Times)

Today friends, I share with you two of my creations that were recently featured in Vegetarian Times magazine. They are easy to prepare, will accommodate all of your New Year’s resolutions plus make you look & feel amazing. They keep really well in the fridge and taste even more unbelievable the next day. Plus, they contain a laundry list of…

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Caribbean Coconut Rice and Beans

This bowl is a serious spring fling for your taste buds! For this dish, I kept things super basic, cooking the rice with nothing more than coconut milk, some veggie broth and a few green onions & garlic. The flavor is simple and clean in the best possible way, and it’s the ideal base for…

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Quinoa and Black Bean Stew

It’s the perfect fuss-free weekday dinner, but it’s still impressive enough to serve at a casual dinner party. There are a million versions of quinoa soup, but this incarnation is definitely the crème de la crème. It’s spicy and comforting, and squeezing a little lime juice on top right before serving gives it some zip…

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Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans & Lime Crema

I’ve been on a bit of a sweet potato kick lately. Let me tell you, this recipe is right up my alley when it comes to warm, hearty, comfort food. That’s right, some of my absolute favorite ingredients like black beans, red bell pepper, cilantro, and sweet potato all in the same place, all packed…

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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos

It is no secret in my house that I have an infatuation with tacos.  I could eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yum. But let me shoot you straight. There are really only two reasons why I love tacos. First, they remind me of my years spent in San Diego where a good fish…

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