Living a healthy lifestyle is all about adding energy, confidence, wellness, and a vast array of delicious food into your life. This recipe page is intended to help you start adding yummy nutritious foods into your life today!
I am a firm believer that any food can be part of a healthy balanced diet when paired appropriately. For example, French Toast works lovely topped with fresh berries and sliced almonds, sweet potato fries blend perfectly with Barbecue Chicken on a Whole Grain Bun and that to-die-for Cherry Chocolate ice cream is the perfect ending to your Baked Vegetable Penne.
That is why I have added the BALANCE IT OUT section at the end of some recipes with tips on how you can incorporate the recipe into your healthy balanced diet.
BREAKFAST
- Spinach and Parmesan Frittata
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes
- Swiss-Style Muesli
- Broccoli and Leek Crustless Quiche
- Cherry & Chocolate Granola Bars
MAIN DISH
Pasta/Noodles
- Sun Dried Tomato and Green Bean Penne
- Cabbage and Soba Noodle Stir Fry
- Baked Vegetable Penne
- Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna
- Baked Butternut Squash and Sage Penne
Soup or Stew
- Spicy Butternut Squash Chili
- Kale and Chickpea Soup
- Rosemary, White Bean & Vegetable Soup
- Spicy Bean Soup with Green Chili and Brown Rice
- Fennel, Olive & Tomato Stew
- Chickpea (or Chicken) Tortilla Soup
- Pea and Fresh Spinach Soup
- Italian-Style Chickpea & Mushroom Soup
- Indian Red Lentil Soup
- Chipotle Chili
Sandwich/Wrap/Burger
- Avocado and Black Bean Burrito
- Homemade Quinoa Burger
- Portobello Melt with Basil and Mozzarella
- Jalapeño Black Bean Burger
- Greek-Style Veggie Sandwich
- Beet & Goat Cheese Sandwich
Salad
- Detox Mung Bean Salad
- Multi-Color Quinoa Salad
- Roasted Butternut Squash & Chickpea Salad with Goat Cheese
- Brown Rice Salad with Crispy Chickpeas and Spicy Greens
- Colorful Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Soy Vinaigrette
- Panzanella Salad
- Quinoa Tabbouleh with Chickpeas
- Zucchini, Sun-Dried Tomato, & White Bean Salad
- Roasted Sweet Potato & Corn Salad
Rice or Grain
- Avocado and Red Pepper Quinoa
- Vegetable Paella
- Barley Risotto with Mushrooms, Tomatoes, and Kale
- Red Lentil Coconut Curry
- Brown Rice Salad with Crispy Chickpeas and Spicy Greens
- Lentil and Brown Rice Cakes with Feta
- Colorful Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Soy Vinaigrette
- Quinoa Tabbouleh with Chickpeas
- Creamy Broccoli & Lemon Risotto
Other
- Portabella Pesto Pizzas
- Oven-Baked Falafel with Cucumber-Yogurt Dressing
- Tomato & Basil Orzo Stuffed Peppers
- Red Lentil Coconut Curry
- Stacked Black Bean and Zucchini Enchiladas
- Sweet Potato Quesadillas
- Spinach and Parmesan Frittata
- Mushroom & Butter Bean Ragout with Creamy Parmesan Polenta
- Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Crust
- Broccoli and Leek Crustless Quiche
- Black Bean Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
- Provencal Stuffed Vegetables
- Blue Cheese & Spinach Pizza
SIDE DISH
Salad
- Simple Prune, Apple, and Kale Salad
- Cucumber Salad
- Watermelon Salad with Creamy Mint Dressing
- Chopped Halloumi Salad with a Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette
- Roasted Butternut Squash & Chickpea Salad with Goat Cheese
- Fiery Asian-Style Slaw
- Kale & Olive Salad with a Lemon Vinaigrette
- Broiled Pear and Goat Cheese Salad
- Brown Rice Salad with Crispy Chickpeas and Spicy Greens
- Apple, Walnut, and Craisin Salad
- Colorful Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Soy Vinaigrette
- Panzanella Salad
- Quinoa Tabbouleh with Chickpeas
- Zucchini, Sun-Dried Tomato, & White Bean Salad
- Roasted Sweet Potato & Corn Salad
- Oven Roasted Chili & Garlic Broccoli
Other
- Garlic and Rosemary Millet Mash
- Avocado and Red Pepper Quinoa
- Lemon & Herb Quinoa
- Baked Oyster Mushroom Calamari with Tomato-Basil Dipping Sauce
- Oven Roasted Chili & Garlic Broccoli
- Creamy Broccoli & Lemon Risotto
- Lemon & Sea Salt Kale Chips
- Homemade Spelt Bread
SALAD DRESSING/DIPS/SAUCES
- Creamy Cilantro Dressing
- Watermelon Salad with Creamy Mint Dressing
- Oven-Baked Falafel with Cucumber-Yogurt Dressing
- Chopped Halloumi Salad with a Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette
- Kale & Olive Salad with a Lemon Vinaigrette
- Cannellini White Bean Hummus
- Quick Pesto Sauce
- Baked Oyster Mushroom Calamari with Tomato-Basil Dipping Sauce
- Colorful Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Soy Vinaigrette
- Beet & Goat Cheese Spread
- Arugula & White Bean Pesto
- Romesco Sauce
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