Zucchini Meatballs

INGREDIENTS 3 zucchini medium 2 cloves garlic minced 1 egg beaten lightly 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup parmesan grated 1/4 tsp. ground pepper 2 tbs. extra virgin olive oil 1 jar tomato based marinara sauce INSTRUCTIONS Place a kitchen towel inside a medium bowl and grate zucchini into the towel. Add salt and pepper […]

Zucchini Boats

INGREDIENTS 2 zucchini 1/2 cup low-fat shredded cheese 1/4 cup Beyond Meat “beefy crumbles” 1 small onion chopped 1/2 cup mushrooms chopped 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped 1/4 cup marinara sauce INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Trim ends of zucchini and cut zucchinis lengthwise in half. Scoop out pulp leaving half in tact. Keep […]

Black Bean & Beet Burgers

                            INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 large red onion finely chopped 1 can black beans low-sodium, drained and rinsed 1 cup mushrooms chopped finely 1/2 cup raw walnuts, chopped 4 small cooked beets (such as Love Beets brand) -sliced/chopped thin 1 […]

Tahini Power Sauce

INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup tahini 3 tbs. lemon juice 1 tbs. maple syrup 1 tbs. low sodium soy sauce dash sesame oil 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 2 garlic cloves pinch turmeric tbs. hot water to thin out INSTRUCTIONS Blend all ingredients together in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add hot water as needed to […]

Stuffed Sweet Potato

INGREDIENTS 1 sweet potato 1/3 cup cooked quinoa 2 tbs. avocado 2 tbs. black beans Optional seasonings: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, black pepper, sea salt, etc. INSTRUCTIONS Cook quinoa according to package directions. Set aside. Wash sweet potato and poke outside with a fork a few times, then wrap with plastic wrap. Once […]

Southwestern Tempeh Taco Bowls

                                INGREDIENTS 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 package Tempeh such as Lightlife 1 TBSP low sodium taco seasoning 1 small can diced tomatoes 1 whole red onion 1 avocado 1 can corn kernels 1 can low sodium black […]

Southwestern Salad

INGREDIENTS 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped 2 sweet potatoes chopped 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. chili powder 1 can black beans rinse and drained 1 can corn rinse and drained 1 tbs. olive oil 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper 1 avocado 1/4 cup mayo 1/2 cup water 1 cup cilantro 1/2 lime juiced INSTRUCTIONS Preheat […]

Slimming Vegetable Soup

INGREDIENTS 1 container low sodium vegetable broth 1 can diced tomatoes 2 cloves garlic 1 can kidney beans 5 stalks celery diced 1 cup red cabbage diced 1 cup kale diced 1 zucchini diced 1/2 medium sweet onion diced 2 large carrots diced 1 tsp. salt and pepper 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning blend INSTRUCTIONS Add […]

Roasted Garlic Tofu

INGREDIENTS 1 package extra firm tofu 1 tbs. bragg’s liquid aminos spray 2 tbs. nutritional yeast 2 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. salt and pepper INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Press water out of tofu by wrapping in paper towels and placing a textbook on top. Replace paper towels after 5 minutes and let […]

Quinoa Chickpea Bowls with Avocado Dressing

  INGREDIENTS For the Bowl: 1 cup uncooked quinoa 3 cups water (for cooking quinoa) 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 can low sodium chickpeas drained & rinsed 2 large carrots, chopped 3-4 cups spinach or kale 1/2 cup finely sliced shallots salt & pepper to taste 1/4 tsp smoked paprika dash turmeric 4 […]