After seeing these wraps in a vegan restaurant, I thought “how easy!”. You can also use rice paper, seaweed, or lettuce as a wrap. I used collard greens because I never eat them. I like my recipe so much because it is pretty satisfying with the tahini, avocado, and beans. Ingredients: Collard greens (or large …
This recipe just screams flavor! I use lean beef for protein iron, vitamin B12, and zinc, and chopped cauliflower in place of rice, so this dish is a nutrition powerhouse! Did you know a 3-ounce serving of lean beef provides 25 grams of protein and 10 essential nutrients? And believe it or not, the majority …
LOVE this quick & easy recipe for any occasion. You don’t need to cook anything, just mix and serve! Ingredients: 16 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 clove garlic, minced Pinch of dried oregano Pinch of dried thyme 5 oz thawed frozen chopped spinach (fresh chopped spinach will also work) 1 cup chopped tomatoes …
This recipe, like all can be modified in many ways. I love using a yogurt sauce like this one Ingredients: 1 Tbsp chia seeds, ground 3 Tbsp water 1 lb zucchini, coarsely grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 green onion, chopped ¾ cup hummus 2 Tbsp olive oil 3 gluten free, dairy free, and …
This salad is not only colorful, but DELICIOUS and healthy! Kids love the bright flavors and textures, and parents love how convenient it is to both make and eat! What are you waiting for?! Ingredients: 2 cans beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 3 scallions, chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 (orange) …
My version of this recipe is very low in fat compared to most cream-based salads, and is the perfect lunch item! Kids also LOVE this salad because the fruit makes it sweet. (Serves 4) You’ll need: – 2 cups cooked chopped chicken (leftovers, or grilled chicken breast) – 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped – 4 …
Spring time means picnic season, and what better way to celebrate than to stock up on great sandwich ideas? -Grilled zucchini, eggplant, and onion with tomato and fresh basil or pesto -Shredded chicken (leftovers) with avocado, sprouts, and tomato -Grilled portobello with caramelized onions, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic glaze -Sliced apples with brie and arugula …
Quinoa & Black Bean Salad with Apricots Serves 4; Prep time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth or 1 cup if using couscous 1 cup quinoa or whole wheat couscous ¼ cup dried apricots, chopped 1 dash of cinnamon 1 cup canned …
This past Sunday, 3/25 I hosted a cooking demonstration at IGA Fort Salonga Market. Due to popular demand, here are the recipes I made: Apricot Pork Medallions Serves 4; Prep time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 pork tenderloin, cut crosswise into 8 medallions ½ cup dried apricots, chopped 2 green onions, chopped …
Maybe it’s just me, but I always plan out my meals. I don’t like to wait until the last minute, and I always try to bring my own lunch to work. On the other hand, I get pretty tired of sandwiches, and salads aren’t always an option. What to do? When this happens, I look …
Did you know you can save $100 each month by bringing your lunch from home? You can also avoid hundreds of extra Calories every day you bring your lunch to work. So, what’s stopping you? You can improve your health by eating fewer calories, less sodium, fat, and cholesterol, and more vitamins, minerals, and fiber …
Fruit is the ultimate dessert; it is almost always sweet, energizing, and the varieties seem endless! So it shouldn’t be difficult to eat 4-5 serving of it each day. What is a serving of fruit? About 1/2 cup, or: The size of an average woman’s fist (apples, oranges, peaches, pears…) The amount which can fit …
How many servings of vegetables should we all be eating each day? Answer: 4-5 servings, and another 4-5 servings of fruit. Keeping in mind that one serving is roughly equal to 1/2 of a cup, you might think that is a heck of a lot of food! And it is if you’re adding that to …