This salad is such an excellent way to bring fresh, raw veggies to the dinner table. It tastes fresh and healthy, but still hearty and filling. It’s perfect as a side salad for any dinner or a refreshing lunch time meal. Ingredients: For the Salad: 1 pound Brussels sprouts 1 medium tart apple (like Granny Smith) 1 medium red onion...
This dish is perfect for a side dish while entertaining or even for a meal. You can eat it cold like a salad or warm it up and eat it hot. Either way, it is amaaaazing! Ingredients: 5 oz cooked shredded chicken 1/2 C brussel sprouts 1/2 C baby bella mushrooms 1 T plain daiya yogurt 1 T balsamic vinegar 1/4 t Italian...
This salad needs to be a staple in your household! It is so versatile. Stuff it in an omelette, or in a taco. Eat it plain or on top of some brown rice. Either way you eat it, you will be satisfied! Ingredients: 1 lb sweet potatoes 1 small red onion 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt Juice...
Roasted cauliflower tossed with crispy brussels sprout leaves and green beans. Topped with a roasted lemon and garlic dressing, and topped with pine nuts and capers. A quick and simple meal idea that's sure to shake up your vegetable routine! photo credit: natural girl Ingredients: Roasted components: 1 head of cauliflower 2 lemons, halved 3 whole cloves of garlic...
Super simple snack idea - eggplant chips! Pair with salsa or enjoy plain! Ingredients: 1/2 of an eggplant 1/2 tsp of basil 1/2 parsley 1/2 oregano 1/2 crushed pepper 1/2 salt 1/4 tsp of rosemary 1/8 cup of extra virgin olive oil Instructions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Assemble the dry spices (1/2 tsp of basil, parsley, oregano, crushed pepper...
Everyone wants an alternative to a nice, juicy burger. Well this burger stuffed pepper is just that - a less fat, dairy free, and healthy version of an American favorite. Photo credit: organize me skinny Ingredients: 1lb lean ground turkey ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon mustard 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic...
Stuffed baked potatoes are one of my all time favorites. Usually stuffed with grease, fat and a variety of dairy products, they aren't exactly healthy. This alternative is sweet, salty, and delicious. It will satisfy your craving in no time and will leave you feeling great. Ingredients: 4 sweet potatoes 1/2 red onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 1/2...
One of the hardest parts of summer, at least for me, is trying to avoid all the various “salads” at BBQs. Macaroni salad, potato salad, coleslaw - all carb loaded and/or high in fat. Well there's an easier way to avoid your guilty pleasure with this smart alternative, cauliflower ‘potato’ salad. Low-carb and much lower in fat. Perfect for bringing...
Vegetables are great alternatives to carb-loaded pasta! Usually they need to be spiralized, however, eggplant being as spongey as it is, creates a huge mess and the eggplant is wasted. For this recipe, you can use a regular vegetable peeler and then cut the eggplant shreds into pasta looking strips. Super simple, super healthy. Try it out! credit: feastie Ingredients: 1...
