Posts Tagged ‘light’
Creamy Asparagus Soup (vegan)
This is a pot of creamy goodness, friends! For the record, I plan to make this magical soup at least once a week over the coming months. Its warm coziness is perfect for the current 30 degree conditions, yet it’s still light enough to serve as a spring meal. Perhaps the most exciting aspect of…
Read MoreVeggie Pad Thai
Who doesn’t love pad thai? Pad thai is definitely everyone’s “gateway meal” into Thai food. Yet, it’s a pretty calorie-heavy meal due to the thick, yummy sauce, the peanuts and the noodles. Luckily, I have made an equally delicious yet super healthy veggie version just for you. trust me, everyone you serve it to will be…
Read MoreBrussels Sprouts Avocado Caesar Salad
Simple, fresh, and perfect for you Brussels Sprout lovers! Today I bring you a powerhouse of a salad. We are leaving behind the traditional romaine for hearty and nutrient rich Brussels Sprouts. Then we’re tossing it with a nice creamy dressing, and topping it with some toasted up croutons. Yum. An easy spin on a…
Read MoreOrange, Avocado & Cashew Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
If you think salads are just for spring and summer—toss that crazy idea into the cold and try this one! I’m thrilled to inform you that this salad does serious wonders for your taste buds. The mixed greens and kale combo is a wonderful hearty salad base and its earthiness is perfectly complemented by sweet…
Read MoreSummer Veggie Bowl with Honey Mustard Dressing
Fresh veggie bowls are the perfect summer meal. For a light and easy one bowl meal, you can’t go wrong with this recipe. Fresh tomatoes, cucumber, basil, broccoli, corn, quinoa and avocado give this recipe that light summer freshness we all need in the hot weather. Minimal clean up, full of flavors and good for…
Read MoreOrange Greensicle Smoothie
This smoothie hits the spot. The Orange Greensicle Smoothie, composed of coconut milk, oranges and spinach blitzed up with a dash of vanilla and a handful of frozen mango, is light and refreshing and it tastes just like an orange creamsicle without the cream! Yup, it’s a creamy smoothie bursting with fresh orange flavor. And…
Read MoreLemon Bars (raw + vegan)
There is hardly a more fitting dessert for spring than lemon bars. Add in that it’s raw, vegan and healthy, and you’ve got yourself a winner! Both tart and tasty, these melt-in-your-mouth bars can be prepared in less than ten minutes with ingredients you likely already have in your home. They are the perfect pick-me-up for an…
Read MoreMixed Greens with Avocado, Grapefruit, Pistachios + Balsamic Citrus Dressing
Goodness gracious is it spring yet? I’m sure ready for it. Who’s with me? It’s hard to believe that after weeks months of eating soups and roasted vegetables in an effort to keep warm, I find myself suddenly craving a big salad. I think it has something to do with salad’s fresh, green, brightness; something that…
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