This Farro Risotto is a healthier twist on traditional risotto with more protein & fiber, but no heavy cream! Earlier this week, I bought farro without really knowing what I was going to do with it. My original plan was to use it in a salad but when I came home from work on Wednesday,…
Dinner
These healthy vegetarian dinner recipes are easy to make! Try one of these recipes, many of which take 30 minutes or less! This spaghetti squash lasagna is a family favorite! Short on time? These oven-baked tostadas can be ready in 15 minutes!
Healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated. By incorporating plant-based protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates, these recipes will keep you satisfied and energized!
Chili and Cornbread Skillet
I can’t believe we’re only a few days away from Christmas! The weekend flew by, filled with lots of fun times with friends. My friend Adrienne threw a cops + robbers party (to celebrate her husband graduating from the police academy!) and we had a pretty good time getting into character: Naturally, we ate lots…
Southwest Sweet Potatoes with Avocado Cream Sauce
I found myself with an abundance of sweet potatoes this week and my first thought was to just eat plate after plate of sweet potato fries. While that might not be the worst idea I’ve ever had, I figured this was an opportunity to get a bit more creative. I had some success with these…
Wild Rice & Butternut Squash
This wild rice and butternut squash salad makes a great Thanksgiving side dish because it’s colorful and a little unexpected. Since this dish is vegan and gluten-free, everyone can enjoy it! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and I love the tradition we’ve settled into over the years. My brother and sister-in-law host our…
5 Ingredient Baked Ziti Recipe
This 5 ingredient baked ziti is perfect for busy days when you need a quick dinner idea! You can have dinner in the oven in just 15 minutes! This baked ziti recipe that is super easy, but still delicious. I know, I know, baked ziti isn’t exactly healthy, but if you use whole wheat noodles…
Quinoa and Avocado Bowl (with lime + feta)
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Ours was full of relaxation, patriotic activities, and lots of delicious food. We went to a historical reenactment of Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty, or give me death” speech at St. John’s church (where it all actually happened) and then we went to Hardywood to hit up…
Three Cheese White Pizza
I had purchased a few pieces of garlic naan last week, thinking I’d make some Indian food, but time got away from me and I completely forgot about them. I knew I was pushing my luck with the expiration date by waiting much longer so I decided to whip up some flatbread on Sunday afternoon….
5 Ingredient Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta
This creamy goat cheese pasta uses a simple sauce with just a few ingredients. It’s a quick and easy dinner idea but you’d never know it from the taste! Not surprisingly, I cook a lot. And sometimes a recipe turns out fantastic but I know I’ll never make it again because it was just too…
Vegetarian Tortellini Soup
It’s officially soup weather and I love soup weather. But sometimes you something a little more substantial than a traditional soup, so I decided to combine my love for pasta and my love for soup and make vegetarian tortellini soup. I’d been thinking about this for a while and when I passed the frozen tortellini at…
Kale and Quinoa Salad
This kale and quinoa salad is a healthy, protein packed-vegan recipe with tons of garlicky flavor. It’s oil-free and gluten-free, plus, you can make it in advance! Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods out there. Calorie for calorie, kale has tons of good-for-you vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This recipe also uses quinoa, a…