Barely is a firm textured, nutty whole-grain containing beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber that lowers cholesterol. It takes a little time to cook so I make it over the weekend and use it in salads and as a side dish during the week. I even mix barley with steel-cut oats (another high soluble fiber…
Category: “On the Go” Lunches
Vegetarian Taco Bowl
We’re using TVP for the plant-based protein in this bowl. What is TVP you ask? TVP is textured vegetable protein which is made from soy flour, providing a good dose of plant protein. TVP is relatively flavorless making it ideal for absorbing the flavors in recipes. Once rehydrated in hot water or broth, you can…
One-Pot Pasta with Turkey Meatballs
If you haven’t already noticed, I love the simple recipes found in Ellie Krieger’s cookbooks. She has found a way to link simple, healthy cooking with ingredients that taste great! Here’s another recipe from her new book, Whole in One, where she focuses on one pot, one skillet and one sheet pan meals for easy…
Cauliflower “Risotto” with Shrimp and Peas
Cauliflower rice is a nutrient dense, low carb way to add volume to your meals without adding extra calories. The fiber and water content of cauliflower fills you up, allowing you to feel satisfied with smaller portions. Ellie Krieger brings us this recipe from her new book, Whole in One. It’s a one-pot dish, super easy…
Vegetarian “Chicken” Salad
Good news! Classics like chicken salad are no longer off-limits for vegetarians. We are happy to share a delicious chicken-free salad recipe that is packed with plant protein and zesty flavor. Introducing an old, new favorite, TVP. TVP is Textured Vegetable Protein or textured soy protein. It’s used in many vegan and vegetarian foods because…
Cauliflower Tots
Cauliflower is the new kale. Popular products like pizza crust, pasta and even pretzels are using this vegetable as an alternative to starchy carbs. Cauliflower is high in potassium, iron, and zinc and can easily be grated in a food processor to take on a rice-like consistency. Its mild flavor and light color add to…
Sensational Summer Salads
The heat is on so why turn on the heat in your kitchen. Summer is the perfect season to lighten-up your meals with fresh and seasonal fruit and vegetable salads. A healthy template for a nutritionally balanced salad is one that includes lean protein, healthy fat, some whole grain fiber and of course, lots of…
Prepping By Food Group on the Weekend for Fast Meals During the Week
Eating healthier can be fast, easy and delicious, you just need a little bit of time early in the week to get organized. I find prepping by food group (ingredient) is the easiest way for me to pull together healthy meals during the week. Select the foods you want to prep within each food group: …
Sweet Potato Toasts with Cashew Cream, Dates and Cinnamon
Sweet potato toasts are a nutrient packed alternative to regular toast. Oblong slices of sweet potato are roasted in the oven (just until tender), cooled then toasted in the toaster when ready to eat. Top them with anything you would put on your toast; almond butter, avocado slices, eggs, or smoked salmon. For this recipe,…
Happy Easter! 30 Seconds to peel a dozen hard-boiled eggs
Every Easter, I have to repost this incredible method of cooking hard boiled eggs. The shells will fall right off. It’s truly a miracle. Thank you to Cook’s Illustrated for discovering this time saver.
A Round-up of My Favorite Warm Winter Soups
As we move into the cold months of January and February, I plan to hibernate with a bowl of my favorite soup. Winter is the perfect time to cook up big batches of nourishing, homemade soup. Soup is so easy to make. You can follow a recipe and make your own broth but for a…
Butternut Pear Soup from forest feast
I published this recipe last year but it’s so good, I wanted to give it another shout out! This is one of my favorites from Erin Gleeson, The Forest Feast. It’s a brilliantly simple, nutrient-rich, “no cream” creamy soup that’s as cozy as a soft, warm blanket.
