It doesn’t get any better than this Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tortilla Bake, made with an easy homemade enchilada sauce. You’ll never miss the meat! I have a special treat for you today! My friend, Karista of the blog Karista’s Kitchen is sharing a delicious vegetarian meal with us – a Sweet Potato &…
Green Chile Potato Stew Recipe {Vegan}
There’s nothing better than a well spiced, hearty stew on a cold night. This healthy, vegan Green Chile Potato Stew recipe will warm you up in no time. Thank you to The Little Potato Company for helping me share this recipe with you. If it’s one thing I’ve learned about dinnertime prep in the fall,…
Slow Cooker Italian Chickpeas {Vegan}
Pull out the crockpot for a batch of these vegan Slow Cooker Italian Chickpeas. Mix in some extra vegetables if you’d like and serve over rice or quinoa. 188 calories and 0 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP We’re still in full-on soup and stew mode around here, and that means that the slow cooker has been…
Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili Recipe
This hearty, healthy Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili is a great weeknight dinner, with tons of fiber and protein. Also included are directions for slow cooker and stovetop. 254 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP I’ve been hit by the Instant Pot craze and it looks as though a lot of you have, too! Last…
Vegetarian Chickpea Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower {#VegItUp}
This vegetarian chickpea pasta is one of the best pasta dishes I’ve eaten in a long time. Caramelized onions, roasted cauliflower, spinach and hazelnuts add amazing flavor! When I posted my One-Pot Whole Wheat Pasta with Chicken & Spinach, I shared a healthy eating trick with you. Pasta dishes tend to be very carb-heavy, with…
Slow Cooker Bean Soup Recipe with Quinoa & Sweet Potatoes
This Slow Cooker Bean Soup with Quinoa and Sweet Potaotes is packed with fiber and flavor. Throw everything in the crockpot and walk away! Thank you to USA Pulses and Pulse Canada for helping me share this recipe with you. There are certain times of the year that I can barely drag myself to the…
Southwestern Brussels Sprouts Recipe {#VegItUp}
Spruce up one of fall’s vegetable stars by adding spices and black beans. These southwestern Brussels sprouts may become your favorite seasonal side dish! No more than five years ago, I was still in the “I wouldn’t even feed these to my mortal enemy” stage of Brussels sprouts disdain. When one of my most trusted…
Vegan Potato Soup Recipe with Beans & Kale
You probably have everything in your pantry and fridge to make this healthy and delicious Vegan Potato Soup with Beans and Kale. Perfect for weeknights! 211 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. Thank you to The Little Potato Company for helping me share this recipe with you. This past weekend was one of great…
Pasta e Fagioli Recipe (Italian Pasta & Bean Soup)
You can’t beat the simplicity of pasta e fagioli, aka Italian pasta and bean soup. It’s comforting, healthy and will have your family begging for more. 242 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP So often the best recipes are not the ones from some fancy shmancy restaurant cookbook, but rather the ones learned at…
Indian Spiced Chickpea Flatbread {Socca}
This socca recipe produces a wonderful savory chickpea flatbread that happens to be vegan and gluten free. It’s great for eating on its own or dipping into stews or curries. 100 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. Thank you to USA Pulses and Pulse Canada for helping me to share this recipe with you….
Citrus & Chickpea Salad Recipe with Lemon Herb Dressing {Healthy New Year Challenge – Week 4}
This healthy chickpea salad recipe is full of flavor from fresh citrus and a bright lemon herb dressing. Eat it on its own or serve it on a bed of greens. Thank you for Sunkist for helping me to share this recipe with you. When it comes to choosing between sweet and savory, savory garners…
Slow Cooker 3-Bean Vegetarian Chili Recipe
It doesn’t get any easier than this 3-bean vegetarian slow cooker chili. Just throw in the ingredients you’ll be rewarded with a healthy meal by dinnertime. When you marry into a family, there are certain expectations placed upon you. For me, it was learning to make my mother-in-law’s crockpot applesauce and coveted zucchini bread. Believe…
Grilled Vegetable, Chickpea & Caper Salad {Vegan}
Grill up some vegetables and toss them with chickpeas, capers and a Dijon vinaigrette for a delicious vegan entree or side dish. I always say that if you’re trying to convince someone to like vegetables, just throw the veggies on the grill and drizzle with a little vinaigrette. Magic in minutes! And, in my opinion,…
On-the-Go Egg Breakfast Pita Sandwich Recipe with Salsa Yogurt
Fuel up your family with a healthy, easy, vegetarian breakfast recipe. This egg sandwich is fuel of nutrients to kick off the day. Thank you to the Dairy Council of Utah & Nevada for helping me to share this recipe with you. Eat more, play more. That sounds like a great plan to me! Oh,…
White Bean & Basil Hummus Recipe {Nut-Free}
Hummus gets a makeover with white beans , fresh basil and just the right amount of garlic. Plus, it’s vegan and nut-free. If I was ever to come across a vampire, I have no doubt that I’d be able to repel him from about 20 feet away. You see, I am one of those people…
Pomegranate, Clementine, Herbed Chickpea & Arugula Salad
This salad is packed with protein and flavor, thanks to pomegranates, clementines, herbed chickpeas and arugula. It’s a fantastic vegetarian meal! When it comes to salad, the philosophy in our house is “Go big or go home”. We figure that if you’re going to do a salad, then do it right by including lots of…
Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
There’s no question about it…this Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash recipe must be made right away! I can actually hear my parents gasping as they read this statement: “I am smitten with spaghetti squash. Hook, line and sinker.” They would have bet good money on the fact that I would never make any such statements…
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Sriracha Lime Dressing Recipe
Treat yourself to this colorful, healthy and vegan roasted butternut squash salad. The sriracha lime dressing adds a great kick! If you’re anything like me (and by that I mean wallowing in a post-Halloween stupor), you’re likely craving a huge salad right now. Lots of greens, brightly colored veggies, lean protein…you know, the works! A…
5-Minute Black Bean Dip Recipe {Healthy Snack}
This awesome and easy black bean dip takes only 5 minutes to throw together. Bring it to your next get-together or keep it on hand for afternoon snacking. 80 calories and 0 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP This easy black bean dip fits right in with my healthy living goals. When I first started including nutritional…
Light Sausage, Caramelized Onion & Bean Soup Recipe
You’ll never guess that this soup is light and healthy when you taste the rich broth, flavored with caramelized onions, turkey sausage and beans. I clearly need an intervention. Ever since I posted a tutorial on How to: Caramelize Onions last week, I’ve been caramelizing and sautéing onions left, right and center. They snuck their…