Don’t let the cold, dark days of winter get you down! Add these ingredients to the slow cooker in the morning and by dinner, you’ll have a comforting beef stew that will fill your home with delicious aromas with no mess and no stress!
Looking for more recipes for your slow cooker? This is it! Lentils are a protein packed bean that do not require any soaking. Sausage is a classic paring to lentils and combine to give a satisfying heartiness to this cold weather stew. The best part? Just add all the ingredients into the slow cooker...
This Smashed Avocado Chickpea Salad is a great, no-cooking necessary recipe for an easy lunch. Eat this recipe from home or bring it to work, school, or on a picnic! The lemon or lime will help to keep the avocado green and you will only need about 5 minutes and 6 simple ingredients to prepare this...
Rich in plant based protein from the beans and chickpeas, this summer salad is a perfect side dish for a barbeque or picnic. It uses staple pantry ingredients and and easy, zesty dressing that can be used on salad greens as well. It is also a perfect main dish for vegetarians or vegans.
Southwest Scrambled Eggs is the perfect last-minute meal idea for a delicious protein-packed brunch or dinner. This recipe delivers a cheesy skillet full of flavors, and perfect for all those egg lovers! Eat this meal as it is, or use it as a base for breakfast burritos or quesadillas!
Collard greens are a nutrition powerhouse because they are rich in vitamins A, C, K and calcium, potassium, folate, fiber, and antioxidants. This recipe prepares greens in a unique way, flavoring them with savory soy sauce. It is the perfect side dish for meat or fish. Enjoy!
This recipe is easy and fast! You can customize it by adding sauteed veggies, like asparagus or broccoli, or by adding protein, like cooked shrimp or chicken. Enjoy this delightfully simple dish!
In Greece, braised spinach with rice and lemon belongs to a class of braised vegetable dishes made with an abundant amount of olive oil. These dishes are always main courses and always vegan. The dish is full of antioxidants, iron, fiber, and vitamin C. The oil provides satiety, and the rice...
Spatchcocking is a process that splits and flattens a whole chicken. This decreases roasting time while increasing the moisture of the meat and crispness of the skin.
Soup in the summer? Yes! This recipe can be enjoyed on a chilly summer night or topped off with some cooling sour cream and avocados for a fresh, light lunch! Black beans are a great source of protein and iron. They are also high in fiber; this will help you stay fuller for longer. This recipe is...
Chicken is a versatile meat that is low in saturated fat. This meal is savory and flavorful due to a combination of meat, cheese, veggies, and seasoning, and it has no added salt! With a cooking time of only 20 minutes, this is a perfect quick weeknight dinner that serves four.
Mix up your morning with a healthy sweet potato hash! With a hearty serving of protein from a poached egg, this dish is packed with Vitamin K. It’s sure to help you start your day off right!
This holiday season, we are putting a nutritious spin on our favorite comfort food, macaroni and cheese. Unlike traditional mac & cheese, this diabetes-friendly recipe includes a healthy mix of garlicky spinach and tomatoes. Spinach is a nutrient-rich vegetable high in Vitamin C, folate, and fiber...
This pasta dish is a protein-packed recipe with fiber from chickpeas and green beans. It’s rich in healthy fats from olive oil and pistachios, and the feta adds a tasty dose of calcium. Perfect for a balanced meal or side!
Acorn squash is a type of winter squash that is nutrient dense, and when cooked properly, is rich, buttery, and delicious! Even though they’re classified as a fruit, acorn squash can be used to replace potatoes, butternut squash, and sweet potatoes in recipes because of their high carbohydrate...
This soup is vegan-friendly and rich in many key nutrients, like protein, fiber, magnesium, and potassium. Unlike most split pea soups, this version is full of garden-fresh ingredients (like onions, carrots, spinach, and garlic) and has a tomato and broth base. It's light, refreshing, and perfect...
This summer inspired pasta uses a ton of veggies that are currently in season. Along with adding lots of beautiful color to this dish, you’re also getting a variety of nutrients from the different vegetables that you’re including. You can serve this pasta cold or warm and easily adjust to your...
This recipe is a great alternative to takeout, and if you use frozen vegetables, no chopping is involved! This can also be made using fresh produce that may be hanging out in your refrigerator. The sauce is simple but can be customized with some ginger to cool it down or sriracha sauce to spice it...
Tacos are an extremely versatile dish that can feature any number of ingredients. In this recipe we highlight sweet potatoes and black beans, which are both delicious and full of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A, which promotes eye-health. Black beans are rich in...
Tabbouleh is a Levantine salad that originated in the mountains of Lebanon and Syria. Tabbouleh's age is estimated to be more than 5000 years and is said to resemble the Arab's identity. Although it has been scrutinized because it’s meatless, it is dense in vitamins, such as A, E, C, and K. It may...
Taco stuffed zucchini boats are a fun and flavorful way to dress up this summer squash. Enjoy the ingredients you love in tacos with the freshness of zucchini. You’ll bring the ingredients to life with the addition of many flavors from the seasonings.
