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 chickpeaContinue reading “Open Faced Chickpea Fennel Sandwich”

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 sauceContinue reading “Cozy Butternut Squash Veggie Chili”

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 400Continue reading “Potato & Cauliflower Veggie Bowl with Lime Crema Sauce”

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 holdContinue reading “The Best Vegetarian Lunch Sandwich”

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 lengthwiseContinue reading “Creamy Fruit & Chickpea Coleslaw”

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 pepperContinue reading “Asian Tofu Bowl with Mango and Coconut Rice”

Blackberry & Clove Smoothie

Serves 1.5 (me & my toddler!) Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 6-7 medium ice cubes 1/2 cup fresh blackberries 1 banana 1 cup spinach 1/4 cup old fashioned oats 1/4 cup coconut milk cream (from can) 1 cup almond or coconut milk (from carton) 2 scoops vanilla protein 1 tsp chia seeds (ground or regular)Continue reading “Blackberry & Clove Smoothie”

Honey Vanilla Granola

10-12 Servings Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup almonds 1 cup pecans 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/3 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper Combine oats, nuts, and pumpkin seeds in aContinue reading “Honey Vanilla Granola”

Vegetable Curry

Single Batch: Serves 8-10 Total Time: 1 Hour Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked brown rice 6-8 russet or Yukon potatoes 5-6 long carrots 32 oz. vegetable broth 2 small sweet onions (or 1.5 large) 1 zucchini 1 Tbps olive oil 2 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp tumeric 1 tsp paprikaContinue reading “Vegetable Curry”

Immunity Boosting Strawberry Coconut Smoothie

Serves 1 Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 6 medium-large ice cubes 6-7 medium-large fresh strawberries 1 medium sized banana 1/4 cup coconut milk (from can) 1/4 unsweetened coconut flakes 2 scoops of Vanilla Protein Powder 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (from a carton) 1 tsp ground flax seed 1 tsp chia seeds Optional: 2 tspContinue reading “Immunity Boosting Strawberry Coconut Smoothie”

Pea, Chickpea, and Feta Mash with Kale Salad

Single Batch: Serves 4, Double Batch: Serves 8 Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: Pea & chickpea mash 12 oz bag of frozen peas 1 can garbanzo beans 8 oz. feta cheese 1 tsp dill 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley Kale salad 1 bunch of fresh kale 1 Tbps olive oil 1Continue reading “Pea, Chickpea, and Feta Mash with Kale Salad”

Mexican Lime Quinoa Salad

Single Batch: Serves 4-5, Double Batch: Serves 8-10 Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups quinoa 1 red bell pepper 1 can southwestern corn 1 can black beans 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 tsp garlic 1 Tbps cumin 1/8 cup olive oil 1/8 red wine vinegar 2 limes 2 Tbps honey Salt & Pepper toContinue reading “Mexican Lime Quinoa Salad”

Tomato Basil Avocado Egg Bites

Single Batch: Serves 2-3, Double Batch Serves: 4-6 Total Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 3 avocados 3-4 large eggs 1 roma tomato 5-6 fresh basil leaves Salt & Pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F Slice avocados in half and remove seeds. Scoop out a little avocado in order to make moreContinue reading “Tomato Basil Avocado Egg Bites”

Chocolate Protein Smoothie with Kale, Avocado and Whole Grains

Single Batch: Serves 1 Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 4 frozen ice cubes unsweetened coconut milk 1 banana 1 heaping spoonful of natural peanut butter 1/4 avocado 1/2 cup kale 1/4 cup oats 1 Tbps cup ground flax seed 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 Tbps cup chia seeds 2 scoops chocolate protein powder (IContinue reading “Chocolate Protein Smoothie with Kale, Avocado and Whole Grains”

Spicy Garlic Hummus

Single Batch Serves: 3-4 Double Batch: 6-8 Total Time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients: 1 can garbanzo beans 1/2 cup garbanzo bean juice 3 Tbsp tahini 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 lemon 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp crushed red pepper Directions: Drain garbanzo bean juice into a 1/2Continue reading “Spicy Garlic Hummus”

Brown Rice Pilaf

Single Batch: Serves 4-5, Double Batch: Serves 8-10 Cooking Time: 35-40 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked brown rice 1 sweet onion 3-4 Tbps clarified ghee (or olive oil) 2 Granny Smith apples (or sour apples) 1.5 cups cranberries 1.5 cups pecans 1 can garbanzo beans 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 Tbps rosemary 1 tspContinue reading “Brown Rice Pilaf”

Loaded Oatmeal

Single Batch: Serves 2, Double Batch: Serves 4 Cooking Time: 5-10 minutes Ingredients: 1.5 cups oatmeal 1/4 cup raw pecans 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1/4 cup blueberries 1/4 cup raw cashews 2 tsp ground flax seed 2 tsp cinnamon 2-4 tsp raw honey (depending on taste) Directions: Cook oatmeal depending on your preference (boilContinue reading “Loaded Oatmeal”

Quinoa, Lentil, and Spinach Risotto

Single Batch: Serves 3-4, Double Batch: Serves 6-8 Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 1/2 cup dried lentils 2 Tbps clarified ghee (or olive oil) 1/2 sweet onion 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese 1 cup baby spinach Salt & Pepper to taste Toppings: sliced tomatoes Directions: Add quinoa, lentils, andContinue reading “Quinoa, Lentil, and Spinach Risotto”

Coconut Thai Veggie Bowls

Single Batch: Serves 3-4, Double Batch: Serves 6-8 Cooking Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 1 can coconut milk 1.5 cups uncooked brown rice 1 red bell pepper 1 zucchini 1 big carrot 1 red onion 1 bag of slaw mix 2-3 green onions Sauce: 1/4 cup GF soy sauce 1/2 cup Natural peanut butter 3 tspContinue reading “Coconut Thai Veggie Bowls”