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 amazingly flavorful salad that’s also incredibly versatile. No quinoa? No problem – use barley or farro or even brown rice in a pinch. Don’t have the exact herbs called for? Again, no problem. Just get creative with whatever you have. It will change the flavor profile if you use more savory herbs … 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
Asparagus is super-yummy just tossed in a little oil and salt and roasted at high heat in the oven. But if you’re looking for a little variety, here are a few ways to dress it up: With Brown Butter and Lemon This one isn’t too terribly interesting. It’s basically just adding some lemon juice and … 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