Tag: healthy eating
Zucchini Pasta Salad with Avocado Spinach Dressing
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups spiraled zucchini 1/2 cup shelled edamame 1/2 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes Optional: 1/4 cup feta cheese 2 tablespoons kalalmata olives Avocado Spinach Dressing 1/2 cup fresh packed spinach 1/2 ripe avocado juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 […]
Crockpot Barley & Bean Tacos
INGREDIENTS: FOR THE FILLING: 1 red onion, chopped 1 cup frozen corn 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1 cup barley* 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth juice of ½ a lime 1 teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder FOR THE […]
We’re Spiething About Greatness
It was a wire-to-wire win that looked for a little while like it might not be. Those who watch golf avidly might have begun to have visions of the 2016 Masters. That’s where Jordan Spieth blew a sizable lead in the final round, giving away a major championship. But the young gun regrouped after a […]
Lemon Garlic Chicken Kabobs
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more, to taste 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more, to taste 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces Directions: 1) To prepare chicken: In a bowl, […]
Southwestern Pasta Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
INGREDIENTS: FOR THE SALAD: 8 ounces pasta 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup grape tomatoes 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup diced orange or yellow bell pepper 1/2 cup diced red onion 1/2 cup sweet corn (can use frozen corn) 1 large avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced Salt […]
Mango-Mint Green Smoothie
Ingredients: 2 cups baby spinach or roughly chopped spinach leaves (about 2 ounces) 1 1/2 cup ice cubes 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup lime juice 1 large or 2 small ripe, juicy mangoes, roughly chopped 1 small small banana (optional) Directions: Purée all ingredients except for […]
Spicy Okra With Garlic & Tomatoes
Ingredients 2 tbsp Malaysian red palm fruit oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tsp minced fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes 12 oz. okra, cut into 1/2-inch-thick-slices 2 plum tomatoes (about 10-ounces), seeded and chopped 1/2 cup water 1/4 tsp sea salt Directions Heat the oil in a large nonstick […]
Almond Flour Waffles with Pomegranate
Ingredients 2 eggs; ½ cup full-fat coconut milk (could also use water); 2 tbsp raw honey; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 3/4 cups almond flour; ½ tsp baking soda; A pinch of sea salt; Seeds of 1 pomegranate for garnish; Any other favorite garnishing option: butter, clarified butter, fresh or frozen berries, maple syrup or even […]
Mexican Lime Soup
INGREDIENTS: 1 large onion, chopped 8 ounces mushrooms, quartered 2 bay leaves 2 cloves garlic, chopped or pressed 3 poblano peppers, toasted, seeded, skinned, and cut into strips 2 to 3 (32-ounce) cartons low-sodium vegetable stock 2 ears of corn, husks removed and cut into 2-inch rounds 4 medium cooked red potatoes, cut into 1-inch […]