Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Pita

Serving Size: 4 Total Time: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 4 whole grain (or GF) pita breads 1/2 cup hummus 2 chicken breasts 1 Tbps olive oil 2 roma tomatoes 1 cucumber 1/2 red onion Basil leaves Directions: Preheat grill (or oven) to 350 degrees. Prepare chicken by brushing olive oil on each breast and seasoning with

Easy 20 Minute Sesame Beef Stir Fry

Serving Size: 4-6 Total Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients: 1.5 cups uncooked white or brown rice 1 sweet onion 1 T. olive oil 2 cloves garlic (or 2 t. minced garlic) 1 small bag matchsticks carrots 2 heads broccoli 1/2 cup coconut aminos 3 T. sesame oil salt & pepper to taste 3 t. ground ginger

Open Faced Chickpea Fennel Sandwich

Serving Size: 4 Total Time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients: 2, 15 oz. cans garbanzo beans 1 cup celery, diced 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/3 cup avocado mayo 1 tsp fennel seeds Salt & Pepper to taste Multigrain bread Directions: Mix all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Toast bread and top with chickpea

Cozy Butternut Squash Veggie Chili

Serving Size: 4-6 Total Time: 35-40 minutes Ingredients: 1 Tbps olive oil 1 sweet onion 2 bell peppers (red, yellow or orange) 2 tsp minced garlic 3 Tbps chili pepper 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp turmeric 1 cup lentils 32 oz. (4 cups) vegetable broth 1 can (14 oz.) tomato sauce

Potato & Cauliflower Veggie Bowl with Lime Crema Sauce

Serving Size: 4-6 People Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 3 russet potatoes 3 sweet potatoes 1 head cauliflower 3-4 Tbps olive oil 1 tsp rosemary Salt & Pepper 1 bag frozen corn (12 oz.) 1 bag frozen edamame (12 oz.) 1 cup plain greek yogurt 2 limes cayenne pepper Directions: Preheat the oven to 400

The Best Vegetarian Lunch Sandwich

Serves: 2 Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 4 slices whole grain bread (I like Ezekiel’s for GF) 2-4 tsp brown spicy mustard 4 slices organic cheese (swiss & cheddar are my go-to’s) 2-3 medium collard green leaves 1 sliced tomato 1 avocado 1/2 sliced cucumber Directions: Pick a good whole grain bread that will hold

Asian Salmon & Coleslaw Lettuce Wraps

Serving Size: 6 people Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice For the salmon: 1 lb. fresh salmon 1 Tbps olive oil 1 Tbps Bragg’s Ginger & Sesame Dressing For the coleslaw: 2 bags broccoli slaw (or regular is fine) 1/2 cup avocado mayo 1/2 cup Bragg’s Ginger & Sesame Dressing 2 Tbps

Homemade Italian and Pineapple Pizza

Serving Size: 8-10 Total Time: 30-45 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb. Italian sausage or chicken* 1 green pepper 1-2 cups fresh pineapple (canned pineapple tidbits work too) 4 pre-made pizza crusts (we eat cauliflower crusts for GF, but whole wheat crusts are great too!) 1, 16 oz. jar of pizza sauce 2 cups Italian cheese blend

Creamy Fruit & Chickpea Coleslaw

Serves: 4 Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 bag coleslaw 1 cup cooked chickpeas (or 1 can) 1/2 cup raisins 1 apple 1 small sweet or yellow onion 1/2 cup avocado mayo (I love Primal products) 3 Tbps vinegar (white or rice) Salt & Pepper to taste Directions: Core and half apple, then slice lengthwise

Vegetarian Quinoa & Feta Salad

Servings Size: 6-8 Total Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: 1.5 cups uncooked quinoa 1/2 cup uncooked lentils 1 cucumber 2 large or 3 medium sized tomatoes 1/2 sweet onion 2 tsp minced garlic 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 Tbps olive oil 1 Tbps balsamic vinegar 1 lemon 1 can garbanzo beans 8 oz. feta cheese Salt

Breakfast Tacos with Pico de Gallo

Serving Size: 4 people (or 8 tacos) Total Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients: 8 eggs 1 Tbps olive oil 1/2 red onion 2 medium sized tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 2 limes 1 can black beans 1 Tbps GF taco seasoning 8 corn tortillas Salt & Pepper to taste Directions: Heat a medium sized pan with

Hearty & Creamy Vegan Vegetable Stew

Serving Size: 8-10 people Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 1 sweet onion 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp minced garlic 48 oz. vegetable broth 4 medium sweet potatoes 8 oz. sliced mushrooms 1 lb. celery hearts 5 full size rainbow carrots (regular orange carrots work fine) 1 can full fat coconut milk 1/2 cup “poultry

Oatmeal, Cranberry, & Chocolate Energy Bites

Serves: 12-15 balls Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups GF oats 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup nut butter 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1 tsp ground flax seed 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup melted coconut oil 1/4 – 1/2 cup chocolate chips Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in a medium

Matcha & Power Green Breakfast Bowl

Serving Size: 1 Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 4-5 medium sized ice cubes 1 medium frozen banana 1/2 cup spinach 1/2 cup kale 1/4 cup old fashioned oats 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 1 tsp matcha powder 1 tsp chia seeds 1 tsp flaxseed 1 cup almond or coconut milk (from carton) Toppings: Handful of

Asian Tofu Bowl with Mango and Coconut Rice

Serves: 5-6 Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked brown rice 1.5 cans coconut milk 1 package 16 oz. extra firm Tofu (I like Nasoya) Tofu sauce: 1/4 cup liquid aminos (or GF soy sauce) 1/8 cup honey (or maple syrup if vegan) 2 tsp freshly grated ginger Veggie/Mango Mix: 1 red bell pepper

Power Breakfast Chocolate & Strawberry Oatmeal

Serving Size: 2 Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup oats 1/4 cup almonds 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 6 medium sized strawberries 2 Tbps unsweetened cocoa 2 tsp ground flaxseed 2 tsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan) splash of coconut or almond milk (from carton) Directions: Prepare oats according to package (either by

Tropical Smoothie with Fresh Mango

Serves: 1.5 (me & my toddler!) Total Time: 10 minutes  Ingredients:  6-7 medium ice cubes 1 full mango (tutorial on how to dice mango here) 5-6 fresh strawberries  1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut  2 scoops of vanilla protein powder  1/4 cup oats 1/4 cup coconut milk (from can) 1 cup almond or coconut milk (from carton)

Carnitas Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Serves: 8-10 Total Prep Time: 30 minutes, Total Cook Time: 8.5 hours Ingredients: Rub 1 tsp: salt, pepper, onion powder, cinnamon, coriander, cumin 2 tsp: chili powder Carnitas 3 lbs pork (butt or shoulder) or deer roast 2 cups pineapple juice (use canned pineapple 100% juice) 1-2 cups vegetable stock 1 orange 1 onion (sweet

What Every Woman Needs to Know About Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates have received a bad rap over the last few decades. In my personal food experience, I was a staunch “CARBS ARE BAD” and limited myself to a mostly high protein, low carb diet. Potatoes were on the same list as ice cream in my books. Rice was a sugar trap. Pasta would bump me

Veggie Loaded Potato

Serves: 4 Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 4-5 Potatoes of your choice (russet, sweet, Yukon) 1 can garbanzo beans 4 cups spinach 1 cup chopped green onions 1 cup chopped cliantro 1 cup of your favorite salsa (I love Kirklands organic salsa) 2 avocados Salt & Pepper to taste Directions: Cook potatoes based on preference,