For many of you, your “to-do” list is never-ending. Between working, kids activities, social events, and family commitments, there never seems to be enough hours in the day. Alexa, at Athens Nutrition, believes that making satisfying meals should not contribute to your stress so she’s provided us with an easy way to make delicious, hassle-free…
Category: Vegetarian
Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
This vegetarian tortilla soup is packed with smokey flavor, spice, and crunch! Since you’re using lots of pantry ingredients, it’s convenient and quick to assemble. You can regulate the heat level with the amount of jalapeno pepper you add, I’m only using half but if you like it hot, add the whole pepper. Combining the…
Vegan Tacos with Soy Curls
Soy curls? I was skeptical at first but this 100% non-GMO soy bean product from Butler foods is amazing! They have the texture of chicken or beef and can be seasoned to match the flavors of your favorite meat-forward dishes. This recipe was adapted from one at Bon Appetit which highlights the seasonings for tacos…
Black Bean Veggie Burgers
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…
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….
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…
Dakos: The Mediterranean Salad of Crete
I discovered this simple, yet so delicious, salad while visiting Crete several years ago. I knew right away I would be making it when I got home. It’s a beautiful salad to make in the summer when tomatoes are bursting with flavor. The base of the salad is a thick, crunchy barley bread called rusks….
Rustic Tomato Toast (Pan Con Tomate)
When you have overly ripe tomatoes, almost too soft to slice, make Pan Con Tomate. This humble, rustic toast is a way to take tomatoes and bread and turn them into a meal. You need only a few simple ingredients but the quality of these ingredients is what creates perfection. Be sure to use the…
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…
4-Ingredient Chickpea and Rosemary Frittata
5-ingredient or less recipes can be a game changer in the kitchen, especially when life gets busy. Eggs are wonderful as a fast weeknight dinner or weekend brunch and a frittata couldn’t be easier. Here we are combining eggs with chickpeas, fresh rosemary and parmesan cheese. Don’t be fooled. This small list of ingredients packs…