Posts Tagged ‘quick’
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 MoreChocolate Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
Since Easter is right around the corner, I couldn’t resist posting this. This recipe is no joke friends. When I first discovered it, I knew there was only one thing to do: Whip them up right away. Chocolate + peanut butter = the best combo ever. At first you get mostly peanut butter on your…
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 MoreQuinoa 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…
Read MoreAlmond Veggie Burgers (vegan)
I salivate over raw chocolate fudge and dream of kale salads but get excited about burgers? Not likely. That is until I tried this little beauty. It’s tough to describe the unique flavor profile, but you’re going to want to experience this je ne sais quoi for yourselves. Trust me. Each bite oozes healthy, tasty,…
Read MoreCaeser Salad Dressing (vegan)
So much creaminess. So much flavor. So much joy. This Caesar salad dressing is packed with plant based nutrients. Instead of egg yolk and cheese, this dressing gets it’s creaminess from cashews, and flavor from fresh lemon, garlic, capers and mustard. This is so simple. Ready? Place everything in the blender, then blend, blend, blend! It gets even thicker as…
Read MoreSpinach & Artichoke Dip (dairy free)
This dip is pure perfection. I absolutely LOVE this recipe. I’m so excited to have found a healthy version of this dip that tastes like the real deal. It’s beyond me how these healthy ingredients come together to form the same flavor and texture without the cheese, mayo, cream cheese, sour cream or oil. I’m…
Read MoreSpinach and Zucchini Soup
Merry everything! Have you been busy decking the halls with plenty of rich meals, sweet desserts, and possibly alcohol? If so, chances are, you’re feeling ready for a major diet detox right about now. No candy! No more junk! No booze! Research shows that a sudden transition away from fatty and sugary foods can cause symptoms…
Read MoreHerbed Quinoa and Pomegranate Salad
After taking the first bite, I was blown away by this flavor-blasted quinoa dish. Fluffy quinoa is tossed with fresh herbs, crunchy almonds, chewy cranberries, and salty olives. The heavenly mixture is then tossed with lemony dressing and finished with all those juicy pomegranate arils. Top of the world. And don’t get me started on…
Read MoreFire Roasted Black Bean Burritos with Guacamole
These burritos are the ultimate satisfying cold-weather comfort food. Fire roasted tomatoes blend with hearty black beans and spices, packed in with basmati rice, and finished with fresh cilantro in this classic yet genius combo. Plus, these bad boys are actually good for you. It’s burrito heaven. The best part about as is that they’re…
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