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Red Lentil Soup with Spinach
This red lentil soup is one of my favorite soup recipes! There are so many flavors going on in this soup, and it is really healthy. Lentils are high in protein, making them a great meat substitute in a plant based diet. They are also a good source of fiber, iron and calcium. Red lentils cook the fastest, which is one of the reasons I prefer using them in recipes. One other thing I love about lentils is that they keep you feeling full for a long time, and give you lasting energy. Flavors inside this comforting soup include garlic, cilantro, curry, and coriander. Carrots and tomatoes also give it…
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BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches
I only discovered jackfruit just recently while browsing the tofu section of my grocery store. If you are from the US and aren’t familiar with it, that is probably because it is not grown in the US. Jackfruit is native to India, and grows in Thailand, Brazil, Australia and Africa. One fruit can weight over 100 pounds – they are huge! It is rich in vitamin C, B vitamins and antioxidants. You can usually only find it canned, frozen, or sometimes in the fridge section near the tofu, but never fresh in the US. Jackfruit has been gaining popularity with vegetarians and vegans because it has texture similar to meat…
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Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl
Craving Mexican food, but without the heavy feeling you sometimes get after? These sweet potato burrito bowls are made without tortillas and cheese. You can have fun with a spiralizer and make sweet potato noodles (my daughter loves them!), and add them on top of brown rice along with black beans, corn, lettuce and guacamole. You can also add other toppings like salsa, sour cream, or fresh cilantro. I like to squeeze fresh lime juice over the whole bowl for a fresh citrus flavor. Let’s talk about rice for a second. Do you know the difference between brown rice and white rice? White rice is very processed compared to brown…
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Walnut Crusted Mahi-Mahi
The very first time I had fish was in Malibu in my early twenties with my then-boyfriend now-husband. It was a white fish with a walnut crust, and it tasted so light, buttery and delicious, I immediately fell in love. To this day, it was one of the best fish recipes I have ever tried. Now I like to make it at home, and it is so easy. It takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. You can replace the Mahi-Mahi with any white fish, and double or triple the recipe if you are serving more people. Fun little fact – did you know that Mahi means “strong” in…
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Black Eyed Peas with Brussels Sprouts and Egg
Black eyed peas are a popular food in the Southern United States, and they are even thought to bring prosperity in the New Year! As a legume, they offer a good amount of fiber and iron to your diet. Foods with fiber keep you feeling full longer, which can help with weight loss. They are delicious in soups and salads. In this recipe, I mix black eyed peas with roasted brussels sprouts and egg for a healthy lunch or dinner. It tastes even better with chopped bacon, but I omitted this because we have stopped eating so much meat. This recipe requires a little multi-tasking. While you cook the brussels…
