Posts Tagged ‘healthy’
Creamy White Bean Dip with Roasted Garlic
If you like hummus even half as much as I do, you’re definitely going to lose your mind over this dip. It’s got fresh herbs, boasts plenty of health benefits, and happens to be rather striking. Plus, the deliciousness magically comes together quickly. Just roast the garlic, blitz it in a food processor with white…
Read MoreCreamy Pumpkin Soup
One of my favorite things about fall is the pumpkin mania. While I love all things pumpkin, I’m particularly partial to pumpkin soup, and I find myself making this recipe weekly from September-December. Bursting with pumpkin flavor, lightly sweetened with coconut milk and warmed up with cinnamon and nutmeg, this soup is fall in a…
Read MoreCheesy Cauliflower Soup with Kale Pesto
Ultra creamy and so easy. This one-pot recipe delivers all the comforting flavors of a traditional creamy soup without the gut-busting consequences. Better yet, it involves only a handful of ingredients, is virtually impossible to mess up, and happens to look quite gorgeous for soup. A weeknight staple. But it’s the toppings that elevate each…
Read MoreParmesan Zucchini & Fresh Corn Salad with Basil
This salad is the epitome of summer in a bowl. Light and refreshing with a killer crunch, it’s a delightfully versatile, crowd-pleasing side for any and all summer festivities. And please, don’t even get me started on all the glorious health benefits (fiber and antioxidants for days, friends). Best of all, you can whip this…
Read MoreCrispy Quinoa, Spinach & Berry Salad
This salad is light, bright and full of fresh flavor. Sweet summer berries, tender spinach and tangy goat cheese are a classically beautiful combo, but something straight up magical happens when you sprinkle crispy toasted quinoa on top. The quinoa and the berries soak up some of the balsamic dressing and each highly textured bite…
Read MoreWhite Bean, Lime & Avocado Salad
A fast salad for slow summer days. I have several fabulous go-to salads in my repertoire, but I have yet to share one of my personal favorites with you: White Bean, Lime & Avocado Salad. If you’ve got a couple cans of white beans in your pantry, you’re almost halfway there. Drain the beans and…
Read MoreStrawberry Oatmeal Smoothie
So this is what I’ll be drinking all summer. This recipe is a gift to smoothie enthusiasts and skeptics alike. In addition to its extreme deliciousness, I love that this recipe requires just 2 minutes to throw together, keeps you shockingly full, and is a total superstar on the nutrition front. The combo of strawberries,…
Read MoreHealthy Summer Coleslaw
Summer is coming. Yes, the official first day of the season is still a good month out, but I feel like Memorial Day is summer’s true kickoff. And given the fact that us Mainers have been wandering the streets in down jackets and wool socks for the past eight months, I’d say we’re ready for…
Read MoreSpring Tacos with White Beans, Red Potatoes, and Garlic Yogurt Sauce
There are tacos and then there are tacos. Forgettable tacos are usually the kind that come out of a box, with a packet for seasoning and not much else. While there’s definitely a time and a place for this, they don’t do the taco any justice. These Spring Tacos with White Beans, Red Potatoes, and…
Read MoreWarm White Bean, Tomato & Spinach Salad
You know that moment when you appreciate that spring is finally here? Your heart swells with joy, your cheeks take on a rosy glow, and the birds start to sing? And then you know that moment right after when you realize that it’s overcast, raining and you’re freezing, again? You, my friend, need this soul-soothing…
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