Tempting Mango Tempeh

adapted from recipe by toneitup.com 4 ounces tempeh, sliced OR veggie patties/crumbles 1/2 lime, juiced 2 tablespoons white rice vinegar 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped 1 cup spinach mango salsa 1/2 ripe mango, sliced 3 tablespoons onions, diced 3 tablespoons green peppers, diced 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 1 lemon, squeezed Marinate tempeh in lime juice,…

Pesto Quinoa Bowl

adapted from recipe by toneitup.com 2/3 cup quinoa, cooked 3 cups spinach basil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons pine nuts 1/2 lemon, juiced salt and pepper Warm up premade quinoa over medium heat. Add basil, garlic, salt, pepper, and pine nuts. Add spinach and stir until warm and soft. Serve with a squeeze of…

Pepperoni Pizza

adapted from recipe by myrecipes.com 1 cup blended marinara sauce 1 recipe homemade pizza dough 1/4 cup pepperoni slices (about 24) 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) part-skim mozzarella cheese Spoon sauce evenly over crust, leaving a 1-inch border around edges. Top with half of pepperoni slices. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining pepperoni. Bake pizza at…

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

adapted from recipe by: twopeasandtheirpod.com 1 cup warm water 2 1/4 teaspoons (one 1/4 oz packet) Active Dry Yeast 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 1/2 teaspoons salt In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir and…

One Pot Caprese Pasta

adapted from recipe by diethood.com 4-1/2 cups water 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound farfalle [bowtie] pasta 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup basil leaves, packed 3 garlic cloves, minced salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella [if desired] balls of fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves for…

Vegetarian Chili

adapted from recipe by allrecipes.com 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon salt 3 gloves garlic, minced 3 cans crushed tomatoes 1/3 cup chili powder 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1 can kidney beans, drained 1 can black beans, drained 1 can…

Healthy Fried Rice

adapted from recipe by eatingwell.com 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 large eggs, beaten 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 cups mixed frozen vegetables (thawed) 3 cups cold cooked brown rice 3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce Heat one teaspoon oil in a large flat-bottomed wok or large, heavy skillet…

Veggie and Biscuit Pot Pie

adapted from recipe by Heather Bode filling ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper [for the meat-eaters: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch chunks] 4 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces…

Garlic Parmesan Squash Chips

adapted from recipe by diethood.com 4 yellow squash (small to medium), sliced into ¼-inch to ½-inch rounds 3 tablespoons olive oil fresh ground pepper, to taste 1 cup panko crumbs 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon garlic powder cooking spray (I use Organic Olive Oil by Pam) Preheat oven to…

One Pan Mexican Quinoa

adapted from recipe by damndelicious.net 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced 1 cup quinoa [or couscous] 1 cup vegetable broth 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1 cup corn kernels 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced juice…