all Quinoa Salad with Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, tomatoes, lemon and parsley. A warm, delicious meal that is vegan and gluten-free.
30 minutes or less
Cowboy Caviar, also known as Texas Caviar, is a simple salsa / bean salad with a complex flavor! Black eyed peas, sweet corn, and other fresh vegetables covered with an herb-lime dressing that is hard to resist. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping, or you may be tempted to eat it straight out of the bowl with a spoon!
This recipe for easy cheesy cauliflower and peas is a perfect vegetable dish for when you’re still craving some comfort food but want it a little healthier. It can be a main dish or a side! You’ll want to make this if you are looking to eat more veggies and want them cheddar cheesy! It’s vegetarian and keto.
Have a bunch of zucchini? Add some to a warm, melty grilled cheese sandwich! The crunch from the zucchini is a delicious addition to this comfort food, and you’ll hardly even notice you’re getting a serving of vegetables. I’m not sure if you think I’m weird or genius for this, but zucchini grilled cheese sandwiches …
Red, white and blue berry parfait! Layered with yogurt and granola, you’ll love this easy recipe for a filling snack or healthy breakfast treat. How do you define the word “parfait?” I always thought it just meant a layered snack, usually with yogurt, granola and fruit. Apparently this is a more Americanized version of a …
Blackberry Ricotta Toast with honey drizzle. Makes for a great breakfast, midday snack, or even a berry dessert! Do you have leftover ricotta cheese in your fridge? (Maybe from some ziti you made for the fam?) Use it up on some toast! This is a unique and delicious way to use up that ricotta and …
A simple side dish to saute shredded cabbage – for St. Patricks Day or any day you have cabbage to use up! You’ll like this recipe if you like a naturally peppery flavor, and need a quick, vegan and gluten-free way to prepare this vegetable. At the time of this writing, it is the weekend …
Egg breakfast cups that are super easy to make in a muffin pan, are great for breakfast meal-prep or simply to save some time by making ahead! You’ll love these eggs as a time-saving option for the morning and how easy they are to customize. Not sure if I’m alone here – but I have …
Honey and cinnamon roasted almonds are an easy healthy snack to make from plain almonds. Top them on salads, cheese balls, or eat them on their own! I bought a bag of plain whole almonds from Trader Joe’s recently for a cheese ball recipe test. I wasn’t super thrilled with the unsalted, normal version so …
Asparagus Puff Pastry Cigars make a cute and delicious finger food appetizer for your next party or game night! This is the second recipe from the chef of my Carolina Bed & Breakfast stay! (See also: Blueberry Cheesecake French Toast!) These would be a great vegetarian appetizer for any party that requires finger foods. You …
Caprese Pasta Salad – super simple dish that can be eaten as a whole meal or a side. Fresh tomatoes and basil make this an excellent summer pasta salad for picnics, potlucks and family dinners! You guys LOVE my chopped caprese salad recipe, so here’s another way to enjoy it in pasta form! This can be …
Easy Homemade Skillet S’mores. Instead of making individual s’mores, make a dip for everyone to share! Quick to make in the oven, or you could even do it over a campfire. Option to add some peanut butter on top for the PB lovers! Who says s’mores are just for camping? When you don’t have access …
Sheet Pan Butternut Squash and Mushroom Tacos! Ready in under 30 minutes – vegan, easy, healthy, and great for meal prep. WHY don’t I meal prep more often? Recipes like these remind me how easy it is to get a wholesome meal full of veggies in barely any time. Chop, toss, bake, eat! Perfect for …
Soba Noodles with Lemon Sesame Sugar Snap Peas are packed with protein, fiber and flavor! Naturally vegan and gluten-free. Sugar snap peas! We’ve talked about them before. This time, we’re making them a meal! That’s not spaghetti though – those are soba noodles! Have you tried? What are soba noodles, you ask? They are Japanese …
Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Pasta – a one pot meal that is your favorite dip in dinner form! Do you like spinach and artichoke dip? What about pasta? Now put them together! The easiest way to make a spinach and artichoke dip pasta would probably be to just add some spinach and artichoke dip to …
Three Bean Salad with avocado, vegetables and herbs. A flavorful vegan and gluten-free side dish perfect for a picnic or potluck, and filling enough for a main dish! This recipe had to be made because – I’m very easily influenced. Mostly by commercials for food and the like. If I see an ad for pizza, …
White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese with Spinach and “Everything Bagel” seasoned croutons. A delicious and unique spin on mac and cheese that comes together surprisingly quickly – in under 30 minutes! This flavorful combo sneaks in veggies and is sure to be added to your meatless dinner rotation. HELLO BEAUTIFUL! I’m talking to you AND …
EVERYTHING BAGEL spiced croutons to add as a salad topper, pasta topper, or anything topper really. If you like the “everything but the bagel” sesame seasoning spice blend, you’ll love these croutons! This post should be subtitled: Guess how many baguettes it takes to make a cup of croutons! My answer? 4. Because I had …
Baked Egg in Avocado (Avocado “Nests”) are a fun way to have a balanced snack or breakfast, or a cute mini serving for a brunch! Customizable with toppings and will last a day or two in the fridge, so you can bake ahead if needed! Low-carb, protein, fiber and healthy fats. Of all the ways …
One-pot Spring Vegetable Gnocchi with asparagus, peas and herbs, ready in 15 minutes! Option to add a touch of parmesan cheese or leave off to keep it dairy-free! A delicious and fresh tasting pasta dish that’s not too heavy, and loaded with veggies. It’s time for spring produce! Today is one of the first days …