Grains and Legumes Recipes
Crunchy Top Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal (Muffins Optional)
Pumpkin and warm spices join a short list of kitchen staples in this hearty breakfast that may be prepared in advance and enjoyed throughout the week. From sweet pies, muffins, cookies, and cakes to savory soups, vinaigrettes, and even butter, there are so many ways to enjoy pumpkin. For a quick pumpkin fix, I’ve long…
Easiest Vegan Zucchini Fritters
Inexpensive, easy-to-make fritters start with two base ingredients and make an endlessly customizable, protein-rich side or vegan entree. Two main ingredients get you started with these healthy fritters, and then you can experiment with all sorts of combinations. Adding to the appeal, the easy-to-make recipe will pull double duty as a crowd-pleasing side or vegan…
Cowboy Caviar
A make-ahead recipe with a cheeky name, this bean-based dip, commonly served with tortilla chips, is equally delicious as a salad or salsa. Perfect for family meals and casual entertaining, Cowboy Caviar is always a hit! Some may be wondering. What exactly is cowboy caviar? To clarify, there are no fish eggs in cowboy…
Chicken Quinoa Bowls with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
What do you get when you add a variety of proteins, a whole grain, and lots of colorful veggies to a bowl and then drizzle it with a simple vinaigrette? A satisfying, all-in-one meal that you’ll want to make again and again! May I tell you how many times I’ve chopped up some leftover chicken,…
Low Sugar Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
With just 5.3 grams of added sugar per serving, this healthy, wholegrain breakfast relies on the natural sweetness of whole fruit to deliver great taste that we can feel good about. For added convenience, the recipe offers ingredient options! Baked oatmeals have long been a go-to breakfast in our house. Those who have been…
Crunchy Chicken Wraps with Peanut Dressing
Crunchy slaw and protein-rich chicken are bathed in a peanutty dressing then rolled into a handy wrap in this Asian-inspired meal that is sure to become a family favorite. As an option, feel free to skip a step and serve the chicken and slaw as a hearty, healthy salad! Biting through a soft tortilla…
The Best Vegan Caesar Salad
Hearty and healthy with flavor reminiscent of a 5-star restaurant, this vegan salad is sure to appeal to all types of diners. It may just become a menu staple at your house and is 100% worthy of company. This might just be the salad of the summer, and for so many important reasons. Jenné…
Wild Mushroom Pizza
The flavor-packed “sauce” and topping for this unconventional pizza may be prepared in advance so the pizza can be simply assembled and baked when ready to eat. Even those who dislike mushrooms have fought over the last slice! I fully realize that photos depicting shades of brown may not convince you…
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Veggie Burgers
An appealing spicy-sweetness is the hallmark of these nutrient-rich veggie burgers, which are both vegan and gluten-free and can be made in advance. (They freeze well, too!) After posting a prep shot of these burgers on Instagram last week, I received countless requests for the recipe. So by popular demand, here is it! As bonus it comes…
Wacky Cake with Easy Chocolate Frosting (Egg- & Dairy-Free with GF option)
This clever cake mixes up in a single bowl without the need for eggs or milk, making it ideal when ingredients are low or working around dietary requirements. The size is perfect for smaller celebrations, although the foolproof recipe can easily be doubled. Celebrations of all kinds have taken decidedly different twists and turns over…
Healthy Refried Beans
Quick and easy to make with pantry staples, homemade refried beans add filling, plant-based protein to a variety of meals and form the flavorful foundation to one of my go-to speedy dinners! Beans can be a hard sell for some. Their reputation precedes them and they don’t look especially pretty. So if you happen…
Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats
Chocolate for breakfast? This bowl of deliciousness provides all the health benefits of chocolate with none of the sugary downsides because it is 100% sweetened with whole fruit. As a bonus, a simple adjustment will accommodate a range of flavor preferences, from deep dark to sweet milk chocolate.❤️ Chocolate for breakfast…
