This salad is great for summertime! I love it as a side dish for fish and tacos, or better yet, fish tacos! Jicama is crunchy & refreshing, and the peaches are sweet & juicy. What more could you ask for?! 1 jicama, peeled 1 small bunch radishes 2 carrots 1 peach 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro …
Tag: vegetarian
Whole Grilled Eggplant with Tahini & Herbs
I saw this recipe on the Create channel from the Edible Feast show, but could not find the actual recipe online (and honestly, I’m not sure if this is exactly the right recipe either!) but I made it at home, and it was AWESOME! So awesome, that i had to post it on the blog …
Zucchini Fritter Gyros
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 …
Kale Caesar Salad
I really don’t care for cooked kale, and now that I think about it, I don’t really care for Kale at all if it is not in this recipe! Kale is in the same family as broccoli (cruciferous vegetable) which gives it cancer-fighting properties. When kale is made this way, I can easily eat a …
Bean Tacos with Fresh Mango Salsa
Canned beans are a parent’s best friend when it comes to fast food! Not only can you make by bean burgers and falafel-style wraps, but now you can make these super easy tacos. This recipe is a great source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants found in herbs and spices. Serves 3-4 1-15 oz can beans …
Packing the Perfect Picnic Sandwich
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 …
Beans, Beans….
..Are good for your heart! The song is true! Beans as you may have guessed, are packed with nutrients such as fiber, folic acid, manganese, magnesium, thiamin (vitamin B1), phosphorous, iron, and protein. So why are they good for your heart? The fiber in beans helps to rid the body of bad cholesterol, and if …