Vegetarian Sweet Potato Lasagna Swap traditional lasagna noodles for thinly sliced sweet potatoes for a nutrient-dense, energy-packed dish! Ingredients: 2 tablespoon avocado oil, divided 1 medium onion, minced 1 – 28 ounce can of no added salt diced tomatoes, undrained 3 tablespoons no added salt tomato paste 4 garlic cloves, minced and divided in half 2 teaspoons oregano 1… Read More
Roasted Carrot Hummus Ingredients: 4 – medium carrots (washed, ends trimmed) 1 – small white onion (cut in chunks) 1 – clove garlic (peeled) 1 pound – uncooked red lentils 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon tahini (optional) ½ pound walnuts ½… Read More
Red Lentil Mushroom Ragu Timing: 45 minutes | Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 3 carrots, diced 12 ounces mushrooms, roughly chopped 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 ½ cups dry red lentils, rinsed 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes 2 cups vegetable broth 3 tablespoons tomato… Read More
Roasted Vegetable Pasta with California Avocado Pesto Instructions Preheat the oven to 450 F. Cover a large 17¼-inch-by-11½-inch-by-1-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray. Put the vegetables on the sheet and roast them for 25 minutes or until they are tender and their edges are browned. In the meantime, bring a large pot of water… Read More
Roasted Veggie and Chickpea Stew Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 small red onion, diced 1 green pepper, diced 1 yellow pepper, diced 1 zucchini, diced 1 small butternut squash or 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 small eggplant, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste 2 (14.5… Read More
Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potatoes 2 large sweet potatoes 1 Tbsp olive oil ¼ cup red bell pepper, diced ¼ cup red onion, diced 4 eggs ½ tsp seasoning blend 1 cup fresh spinach Salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp goat cheese crumbles 2 Tbsp harissa chili paste Chives for garnish Directions: Heat your oven to 400 degrees… Read More
Garden Chickpea Salad Adapted from Taste of Home Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 cup chopped tomato 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Salad: 3/4 cup canned garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 medium carrot, julienned 1 small zucchini, julienned… Read More
Watermelon and Spinach Salad TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 8 servings. Ingredients 1/4 cup rice vinegar or white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon grated lime zest 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons canola oil 4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon pepper SALAD: 4 cups fresh baby… Read More
Greek Style Braised Eggplant Ingredients 1 ½ lbs. eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes salt, as needed ¼ cup olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, deseeded and diced 1 carrot, chopped 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 dry bay leaves 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp. ground coriander 1 tsp. dried oregano ¾ tsp. ground… Read More
Kale Avocado Salad with Roasted Carrots Recipe serves 6, 1 serving = 2 cups • 1 pound bag baby carrots • 1 tablespoon olive oil • ½ teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon pepper • 1 (15.5 ounces) can chickpeas, drained • ⅓ cup coarsely chopped walnuts • One large bunch kale (about 1 pound), stalks removed, leaves coarsely chopped • 2… Read More