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Quinoa Sweet Potato Tacos
It wasn’t until fairly recently that I started experimenting with vegetables in my tacos. One time we ordered vegetarian tacos from a local restaurant, and they blew me away. They were so flavorful and tasty! I was always a chicken taco lover, but have come a long way since then after discovering how delicious veggies can be in tacos too. Quinoa is an excellent source of protein, and sweet potatoes are packed with fiber and vitamins. In this vegetarian taco recipe, I add chopped chard into the quinoa when I cook it to add some healthy greens. Some toppings you can add are: corn, red onion, fresh cilantro, guacamole or…
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Tomato, Avocado, Walnut Salad
I received free samples of California Walnuts mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Walnuts and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. Do you like your salads sweet, creamy, or savory? I like my salads sweet! This is my go-to salad whenever I am feeling like a light meal, or adding a healthy side salad to my main dish. My favorite salad is mixed greens, which could be baby kale, spinach, arugula… Then, for the toppings I add fresh cherry tomatoes, chopped avocado, cranberries and walnuts. A handful of California…
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Moroccan Chickpea Bowl
Moroccan dishes are known for their intricate combination of spices and sweet and savory flavors! Couscous is also a well known Moroccan staple, and it goes so well with many vegetarian or meat-based dishes. I found this Moroccan bowl recipe on the Cookidoo® app and modified it into a vegetarian version using chickpeas instead of chicken. I wasn’t sure how it would turn out without the chicken, but in the end it was so amazing I just had to share the recipe. There are so many flavors going on in this bowl, your tastebuds will love it. The red onion gives the yogurt-based sauce a little kick, while the apricots…
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No Bake Chocolate Walnut Bars
Disclosure: I received free samples of California Walnuts mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Walnuts and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. Lately, ingredients have been scarce at the grocery stores for baking. I stocked up on a few staples, like nuts, cacao powder, oats, maple syrup and coconut oil, so these days it is easy for me to make this simple no bake chocolate walnut bar dessert with ingredients right in my pantry! No-bake desserts are the best, because they are almost always quicker and easier to prepare.…
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Marinara Spaghetti Squash
Some days, I am in the mood for something very simple to eat. The hardest part about this spaghetti squash recipe is cutting open the spaghetti squash! It took me like 10 minutes to cut the thing open. Any tips?? After that, it was smooth sailing. Just rub some olive oil on the cut squash, sprinkle a little salt, and roast them “face down” on a baking pan in the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes. Once they start browning, you know they are done. If you have never made spaghetti squash before, it is really easy and fun to scrape the “noodles” out of the squash. Once they…
