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One Pan Mexican Quinoa Instructions 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and jalapeño, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. 2. Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder and cumin;...

Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry A delicious vegetable curry, perfect for batch cooking in the cooler months. Instructions 1. Heat a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion, apple, and ginger, and cook until they are tender, 7 to 8...

Beet and Bean Burgers Instructions 1. Soak the ground flaxseed in 3 tbsp water for 15 minutes. 2. Place grated beets and carrots in the food processor. Using a metal blade, add the beans and process 10-15 times until the mixture blends. The beans should have some...

Lentil Chili Instructions 1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, warm up the oil over medium heat. 2. Add the onions and garlic and allow to soften, about 3 minutes. 3. Add the spices, give everything a stir and allow them to cook for a minute or two. 4. Add the lentils,...

Broccoli,Tomato & Feta Frittata Instructions 1. Heat broiler with rack placed 6-8 inches from heat. 2. Place 8″ non stick skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and sauté scallions until slightly wilted- less than 1 minute. 3. Whisk eggs together with a teaspoon...

Broccoli Fritters with Pesto Instructions 1. In a large mixing bowl beat the egg with the flax meal and let sit so it begins to thicken. 2. Meanwhile, steam the broccoli florets in a steaming basket for about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and rinse under cold water...

Angel Hair with Zucchini & Tomatoes Instructions 1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to instructions. 2. While pasta is cooking, in a large sauté pan, heat pan on medium-high heat, add oil when pan is hot. 3. Add garlic and shallots to...

Red Lentil Curry Instructions 1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. 2. Add onion and fry for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, or until browned. 3. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin and chili flakes, and sauté for 1 minutes, or until spices are fragrant. 4. Add...

Broccoli Potato Kugel Instructions 1. Beat the eggs and add mayonnaise, sea salt, and onion flakes. 2. Add all vegetables to beaten egg mixture and pour into greased baking dish. 3. Bake at 350*F uncovered for about 45 minutes. Enjoy! Ingredients 4 potato Potato...

High Protein Fruit Salad A refreshing and delicious healthy snack! Instructions 1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. 2. Meanwhile, slice strawberries and cherries and place in a large bowl along with blueberries 3. Mix the dressing ingredients (maple syrup,...

Tomato Chickpea Soup Instructions 1. Warm the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot set over high heat and add the onions. 2. Stir and turn heat down to medium after 1 minute. Let onions cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. 3. Add the minced garlic and...

Baked Tofu with Pepper and Bok Choy Instructions 1. Place tofu on large plate. Cover with second plate and weigh down with 2 large, heavy cans. Let stand for 10 minutes; drain. Cut in half horizontally. 2. Meanwhile, in shallow baking dish large enough to hold tofu in...

Butternut Squash Panini Instructions 1. Heat the oven to 425 degrees. 2. Toss the squash with 3 tablespoons of coconut oil, red pepper flakes, and a touch of salt. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes. 3. While the squash is baking, heat olive oil in a...

Lentil Burritos Instructions 1. Rinse and drain lentils. In a saucepan, combine lentils and water to boil, cover and simmer 20 minutes. They will be slightly undercooked. Drain if necessary. 2. In sauté pan, sauté onion, green pepper and garlic in canola oil, but do...

Roasted Broccoli Fennel Soup - A great high protein soup! Instructions To make soup: 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread broccoli and fennel evenly on prepared baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and roast for 20...

Spinach Soup Instructions 1. Blend the tomatoes, celery, garlic and orange juice. 2. Add the spinach a handful at a time until well blended. 3. Lastly add the 1/2 avocado and herbs and blend until creamy and smooth. Garnish with dulse. 4. Pour into a bowl and enjoy....

Mushroom Quinoa Risotto Instructions To prepare the mushroom stock: Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in the carrot and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring...

Moroccan Chickpea Stew Instructions 1. In a large pot, sauté onion in oil at a medium-high heat, until softened. 2. Add spices and chickpeas and stir well. Add vegetables and continue sautéing for another 2 minutes. 3. Add tomatoes (including liquid), water and...