Makes 4 servings170 calories, 5g protein per 1/4c of topping blend 50 calories per T of dressing 100 calories for veggies 5c kale 2c broccoli (1 crown) 1/2c shredded carrots (1 carrot) 1/2c sliced almonds 1/4c sunflower seeds 1/4c cranberries Feta, to taste Dressing: 1/4c olive oil 2T lemon juice 2T red wine vinegar 1T … Read more
Makes 4 small salads 222 calories, 10g protein Dressing makes 9T; each tablespoon is about 35 calories 4c greens (arugula, spinach, kale, leaf lettuce …) 1 large carrot1/3c pepitas (green pumpkin seeds) 1c edamame1 avocado1 beet, sliced into sticks 3T apple cider vinegar2T lime juice 2T olive oil2T honey 1t dijon mustard 1T chopped mint … Read more
This is an absolutely magical salad. The flavors combine for pure perfection. 1 small head cauliflower1 can chickpeas (2c, if you’re cooking your own)1 medium red apple1 shallot lots of parsley and mint 2T grainy mustard 2T honey1/4c olive oil2T waterjuice & zest of 1 lime (about 2T juice) 2 firm avocados Makes 4 servings. … Read more
This is so unbelievably crazy good. It was only so-so until I added the parmesan, and then something just happened. Suddenly all the flavors were perfectly balanced (whereas before the rosemary had been a bit overpowering). 1-1/2 c sliced mushrooms (I like baby bellas) 1/2T butter 2T chopped green onions (I used shallot and only … Read more
Like most roast vegetables, roasting radishes is incredibly easy – after cleaning and trimming them, chop them into quarters and toss in olive oil and a little salt. Roast at 400° for 15-18 minutes and serve. However, unless the radishes themselves are suuuuuuuper flavorful, they don’t taste like much. Enter, this tapinade recipe!! BTW the … Read more
I came across this recipe as a suggested topping for roast radishes and it’s super yummy! It also comes together pretty easily in the cuisinart. Makes 1/2 cup, 75 calories per tablespoon. 1/2c fresh parsley leaves 1/4c fresh mint leaves 2T fresh oregano leaves1T capers 1 small garlic clove (slice it before you pop it … Read more
I wasn’t sure I loved this recipe; but the leftovers were super delicious the next day. So it warrants being added to the blog! 2T apple cider vinegar 1/2T smoked paprika 3/4t sea salt 1/2t cumin pinch of cayenne 1-1/2T olive oil 1T honey 1lb carrots, scrubbed & trimmed 1/2c plain Greek yogurt Whisk together … Read more
This is a super yummy and filling salad that can be either a main dish or a side. As written below, I think there might even be a bit too much fruit. I think I would cut it down to 1/3c of each raisins and dried cranberries. The pecan-fruit mixture has 275 calories and 5g … Read more
This is a simple dish that makes for a very pretty presentation: you dress the cooked beans in a slightly-sweet dressing of lemon juice, olive oil and marjoram (or oregano), then pile them with feta, sliced shallots & lemon zest. Ta-da!! It keeps well overnight too. The feature image on this post (which I took … Read more
This is a simple, tasty recipe for raw broccoli salad – and an interesting preparation for stalks. Shaving the stalks is a tish on the time consuming side; I’m sure it would be just as delicious with all the broccoli just in florets & chunks. It was just as good Day Two as it was … Read more