Bean-based veggie burgers can be a challenge. They tend to fall apart, lack flavor, and just don’t deliver on the promise of being a burger you can eat inside of a bun. This recipe was shared with me by my good friend Wendy and she found it at America’s Test Kitchen and they solved these…
Author: Judy Matusky
Any Meal Almond Pancakes
If you’re looking for an alternative to higher carb, mostly white flour pancakes, these are for you. Almond flour replaces most of the flour and with the addition of eggs and milk, these little cakes offer a great dose of protein for the start of your day or as mid-afternoon pick me up. They can…
Bean and Barley Chili
Not a traditional chili and not quite a stew, this would even be a delicious chunky dip. This chili/stew/dip has the seasonings and flavors of a chili but with the addition of barley and carrots, it moves into the bean stew territory. Whatever you call it, it’s easy and it’s delicious! I love the unexpected…
Easy Almond Crusted Pizza
With its gluten-free status, low carb and high protein nutrient matrix, almond meal (flour) is a healthy and delicious alternative to a wheat flour pizza crust. Even better, it’s so much easier to make than traditional pizza dough. It’s basically two ingredients (eggs and almond flour with a dash of salt and water) and there’s…
Veggie Bean Dip
Chickpeas are not the only bean and hummus is not the only bean dip. This veggie bean dip is a great way to experiment with other beans. You can use any type of bean including chickpeas but what about kidney beans, white beans, cannellini beans or black beans. Use canned beans or cooked from dried….
Pumpkin Palooza…Celebrate with our 7 Pumpkin Favorites!
“Tis the time for pumpkin to take over your lattes, overnight oats, muffins, pancakes, pasta, pies and breads! AND I LOVE IT! I can’t wait for Libby’s canned pumpkin to line the supermarket shelves. To celebrate everything pumpkin, we’ve gathered our favorite pumpkin recipes so you can get a head start on this cinnamon infused,…
Spinach and Feta Tart with a Crispy Almond Crust
It’s magical how just a few simple ingredients can result in something so delicious. Defrosted frozen spinach, eggs and a little feta cheese creates the filling but the real magic is the crust. You just take almond flour and place it at the bottom of the baking dish, top with the egg filling and once…
Sweet and Spicy Snacking Nuts
Nuts and seeds are nature’s perfect snack package. Full of healthy fats, fiber, protein not to mention magnesium, zinc, and even melatonin. Up to a handful a day (1 ounce) of nuts/seeds are recommended as part of a heart healthy eating plan. Portioned right out of the jar, unsalted or lightly salted nuts and seeds…
1,2,3 Meatballs with Balsamic Ricotta
Meatballs are such an easy, protein-packed bundle that everyone loves. You can pick any protein, whether it’s lean ground beef, ground chicken or turkey or even tofu and tempeh. You’ll need some type of binder like bread crumbs and eggs, here we are using almond flour. The meatballs themselves don’t have to be highly seasoned…
EASY Cauli-Rice Sushi Bowl
When a delicious and healthy meal comes together in about 5 minutes, I think we’re all sold! You will love this SO simple “sushi” bowl, sans rice. We are swapping out the rice for cauliflower rice, keeping the carbohydrate footprint low and the veggies high (especially cancer-protective cruciferous veggies like cauliflower). Top with your favorite…
Chocolate and Vanilla Cherry Smoothies
Frozen cherries, like frozen berries, should be a staple in your freezer. Their natural sweetness and nutrient density make them a delicious addition to smoothies, cereal, yogurt, desserts, and even savory dishes. Another bonus, cherries are a natural source of melatonin. And although sour cherries are highest in melatonin, sweet cherries are a good source…
Walnuts, Pepitas, and Sour Cherry Granola
Most granola is full of added sugar, not so healthy fats and only one grain, typically oats. Not to mention the price tag! It’s so easy to make it at home and you can mix and match your favorite nuts, seeds, dried fruit, you’ll never get bored. Here we’re using walnuts, chia seeds, pepitas (pumpkin…