Five Ingredient Nourishing Lentil Soup
Just 5 ingredients and half an hour provides delicious, satisfying and creamy lentil soup without the cream! Adding to the
September 6, 2020
Just 5 ingredients and half an hour provides delicious, satisfying and creamy lentil soup without the cream! Adding to the
This delicious and satisfying morning oatmeal provides not only a great tasting start to the day but also 10 grams
Just 5 ingredients makes this delicious dessert bar that travels well too if you want to take them along during
There is no need to eliminate chocolate from a healthful diet as long as it’s made with these great ingredients.
I love salads that are so satisfying that they can serve as a meal. Assemble the ingredients below in the
The culinary benefit of making this recipe is learning how to make “risotto” using short grain brown rice which tastes
I’ll bet you never thought about roasting or grilling fresh blueberries. I hadn’t either until I tried them in my
Almost everyone loves chocolate but chocolate desserts usually include loads of sugar and butter making them a highly processed and
Prep Time: 10 minutes Servings: 2 Ingredients: ¾ c. celery – diced into ¼” pieces 1 orange – peeled and
In preparation for a group tour of my garden and kitchen this week I was also creating a summer salad
Almost everyone loves chocolate but chocolate desserts usually include loads of sugar and butter making them a highly processed and
This recipe delivers fiber and high quality nutrition but without the fat, calories and sodium that usually comes with pesto
This quick and easy snack is fabulously unique in taste, stores well and is a great “go to” snack! Prep
Fall is in the air and my Italian roots were calling for something hearty and typical of my culture; so
Prep Time: 10 minutes to prepare/10 minutes to grill or bake Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 16 oz. can of black
Who says you need sugar and eggs to make brownies? These took a few trials in my test kitchen but
Ingredients: 4 large zucchini – washed ¼ c. finely chopped vegan mozzarella cheese (if preferred, you could omit the “cheese”
Ingredients: 2 delicata squash, cut in half length-wise, seeds removed 1 teaspoon maple syrup 3 cups water 1 ½ cups
Ingredients: 4 pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeds scraped 3 oz. baby spinach 1/3 cup pitted black olives, chopped
The flavors of roasted vegetables and chickpeas come together nicely and the “pop” of flavor at the end from the
An easy-to-make soup that is loaded with nutrients and great taste! Ingredients: 4 C. butternut squash cut in cubes 3
Makes about 2 dozen small muffins Ingredients: ½ c. apricot paste (make in food processor by blending dried apricots to
Figs are low in calories. However, they contain health benefiting soluble dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins, and pigment anti-oxidants that contribute
Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 1/3 c. frozen mixed berries 2/3 c. oatmeal ¾ c. water 2 T. raisins (large golden
This garnish can be used over quinoa or as a side dish on its own. Its mixture of sweet, sour,
A quick and easy salad made with fresh figs. Ingredients: 2 small red onions – sliced in wide strips ¼
This salad has the flair of both Arab and Sicilian influence with its combination of citrus and olives. It’s a
A Recipe Adapted from My New Roots’ Life-Changing Loaf of Bread If you like a hearty slice of bread you
Use as a Base for Wraps or for Snacking with Whole Grain Crackers or Romaine Lettuce Makes ~2 cups Ingredients:
This is probably the simplest dessert you will ever make and yet it is satisfying and an elegant finish to
A quick and easy dessert that keeps well in the freezer and can be made ahead. It’s great for those
Dressing Ingredients: 3 T. balsamic Vinegar. Use good quality vinegar – aceto balsamic from The Olive Tap works well, or
Ingredients: I cup quinoa, rinsed well (I use ½ c. white quinoa and ½ c. red quinoa – it makes
Ingredients: Two ripe (not overly ripe) bananas Two ripe avocados – should be ripe enough to be soft to the
ingredients: 1 ½ cups oat flour (make in your food processor by processing 1 ½ cups of rolled oats until
INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup raw almonds 1/2 cup raw cashews 1 1/3 cups pitted dates 1/2 cup dried, unsweetened coconut ½
These are delicious and easy to make. They can be arranged on a platter as an appetizer or placed on
The secret to success to this and most all plant based dishes is impeccably fresh ingredients. Canned or frozen substitutes
Serves: two. A great salad that is filling and nutrient packed! Ingredients: ½ bunch of Kale – Many types of
HUMMUS Makes ~2 cups 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 Tbsp. tahini 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 clove garlic,
Ingredients Quartered Artichoke Hearts – frozen or canned ½ c. walnut pieces 3 cloves of garlic (crushed) 4 T. chopped
This is my favorite wrap recipe. It’s satisfying as a lunch and sometimes dinner with addition of a side of
Ingredients: 1 cup green lentils (sometimes called French Lentils) 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes Very large bunch of spinach
This is a favorite cookie of ours and a favorite of my meet up group. I made them yesterday and
A lovely fall dinner that highlights some of the season’s best produce. From BuzzFeed Food; Christine Byrne PREP TIME :
My strong Italian background always included pizza made at home. When I was growing up it was made with the
Here is a real yummy desert that’s quick, easy and delicious! 1/2 c. brown rice milk 2 c. frozen dark
A great hearty soup with an interesting blend of flavors! Preparation Time: 1 1/2 hours Preparation: Here’s another great website
This is some great soup! Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Preparation: Note: Pat lives in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Fresh fruit and
A rich tasting dip for vegetables or whole grain crackers. Preparation Time: Minimal Preparation: Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut
This elegant main dish is delicious, and elegant enough to serve for company! Preparation Time: About an hour but well
This high protein snack is a welcomed treat and very easy to make. Preparation Time: 20 Minutes Preparation: Ingredients: I
A wonderfully elegant desert – rich walnut and chocolate flavor topped off with fresh raspberries. Preparation Time: 15 minutes to
This is a wholesome alternative to the greasy fried and overly salted potato dishes often served at breakfast time. This
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